{"id":27364,"date":"2019-08-07T15:04:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T19:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom2\/2019\/08\/07\/president-glenn-joins-community-leaders-in-kayaking-the-merrimack-river\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:17:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:17:21","slug":"president-glenn-joins-community-leaders-in-kayaking-the-merrimack-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/necc.edu\/newsroom\/2019\/08\/07\/president-glenn-joins-community-leaders-in-kayaking-the-merrimack-river\/","title":{"rendered":"President Glenn Joins Community Leaders in Kayaking the Merrimack River"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The #mrvvoyagers prepare for their 117 mile paddle down the Merrimack River.<\/p><\/div>\n

From August 7-10, the \u201cMerrimack River Valley Voyagers,\u201d a group of community leaders from the Merrimack Valley, including NECC President Lane Glenn, will kayak and camp the entire length of the Merrimack River\u2014117 miles from Franklin, NH, to Plum Island, MA\u2014stopping in cities along the way for public events highlighting the river, including environmental issues; economic development; education and the workforce; and recreational opportunities.<\/p>\n

The Merrimack River is a vital asset for a broad region that spans New Hampshire and Massachusetts providing drinking water to more than 600,000 people, as well as access to fishing, boating, and paddling for many more.\u00a0 It is no wonder, then, that Massachusetts\u2019 busiest state park (at Salisbury Beach) and busiest boat ramp (Cashman Park in Newburyport) are both located on the River.\u00a0 The River\u2019s economic impact can be seen by the billions of dollars of riverfront investment in recent years.<\/p>\n

But environmental conversation and recreational access to the river continue to be priorities, which the trip will highlight.\u00a0\u00a0 Each of the lawmakers paddling on the voyage has sponsored legislation or amendments addressing the environmental concerns of cities and towns along the Merrimack, such as requiring more rapid notifications of sewage discharges in the river to protect swimmers and drinking water.\u00a0 Senator Dizoglio, who along with Senator Kennedy has been actively seeking to create a Merrimack River District Commission, noted: \u201cFor the first time, this commission will convene a diverse group of experts from various sectors to work together, agree on the basic facts and advise the legislature on how to proceed to restore our beloved river so that it may be here for future generations to explore and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Merrimack River and clean water is a priority for federal policy makers, including Congresswoman Trahan. She has convened stakeholders to discuss this important issue, visited water facilities, toured the riverwalk, and is continuing to work with\u00a0 the EPA regional administrator\u00a0 and cities and towns to make the river healthy for drinking, recreation etc. Congresswoman Trahan introduced the Stop Sewage Overflow Act in April and it passed the U.S. House in July.\u00a0\u00a0 She commented, \u201cI\u2019m proud of the Merrimack River Valley Voyagers for highlighting the collaborative work being done to preserve and protect this treasure. The federal government has an obligation to help municipalities like Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, and Manchester make urgently needed upgrades to their sewer infrastructure, to help prevent CSO pollution from jeopardizing the health and economic wellbeing of residents who depend on the river.\u201d<\/p>\n

The trip started as a simple recreational outing for Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn; Dougan Sherwood, president of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce; and Derek Mitchell, executive director of the Lawrence Partnership.\u00a0 Merrimack River Watershed Council Board President Dan Graovac, quickly got involved in the planning of the trip.<\/p>\n

As Glenn explains, \u201cIn the Merrimack Valley, we all work together to promote economic development and the river is central to just about everything we do.\u00a0\u00a0 By paddling together, we thought it would symbolically demonstrate the importance of our partnerships and also the beautiful resource that flows through our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Glenn notes the NECC alumni who live in the area of the trip.<\/p>\n

“Northern Essex has nearly 40,000 active alumni, and more than 25,000 of them live along the river\u2014in every single city and town in the Merrimack Valley, from Franklin south through Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, and Newburyport.\u00a0 This journey along the 117-mile length of the Merrimack will bring attention to the importance of community and technical colleges to local education and workforce development in the Valley and across New England.”<\/p>\n

Documenting the entire trip will be Doug Sparks, editor of Merrimack Valley Magazine.\u00a0 Plum Island Kayak in Newburyport will be providing kayaks and other equipment, and the RiverWalk Brewing Company will be sponsoring a \u201clanding party\u201d for the Voyagers Saturday afternoon on Plum Island.<\/p>\n

The group will kayak 22 to 35 miles each of the four days of the trip with plans to stop in Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill and Newburyport.<\/p>\n

Glenn anticipates some challenges.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ll have to portage our kayaks around obstacles such as the Garvins Falls Dam near Pembroke, which has a hydroelectric plant and a waterfall; the Hookset Dam; and the Great Stone Dam in Lawrence,\u201d he says.\u00a0\u00a0 One of the most difficult stretches of river will be the \u201curban canyon\u201d of class 1-3 rapids in Manchester, he predicts.<\/p>\n

Follow https:\/\/www.mvmag.net\/<\/a> and #mrvvoyagers for updates and pictures from the trip.<\/p>\n

For more information about the trip, contact:<\/p>\n

Environmental Issues<\/strong>:\u00a0 Dan Graovac, 401 864-5486<\/p>\n

Economic Development and Community Partnerships<\/strong>: Derek Mitchell, 978 804-6989 and Dougan Sherwood, 617 223-7971<\/p>\n

Education and Workforce Development<\/strong>: Lane Glenn, 978 476-2932<\/p>\n

Full itinerary and local press stop contacts listed below<\/p>\n

Merrimack River Valley Voyagers Include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Linda Dean Campbell, Massachusetts State Representative, 15th Essex District<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Senator, 1st Essex District<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lane Glenn, President, Northern Essex Community College<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dan Graovac, President, Merrimack River Watershed Council Board of Directors<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charlotte Harris, Outreach Coordinator, NH Congresswoman Annie Kuster<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jim Kelcourse, Massachusetts State Representative, 1st Essex District<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edward Kennedy, Massachusetts State Senator, 1st Middlesex District<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Heather McMann, Executive Director, Groundwork Lawrence<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christina Minicucci, Massachusetts State Representative, 14th Essex District<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Derek Mitchell, Executive Director, Lawrence Partnership<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gene Porter, Chair of Lower Merrimack River Advisory Group<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glenn Prezzano, Publisher, Merrimack Valley Magazine<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Daniel Rivera, Mayor, City of Lawrence<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dougan Sherwood, President, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doug Sparks, Editor, Merrimack Valley Magazine<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andy Vargas, Massachusetts State Representative, 3rd Essex District<\/p>\n

Itinerary:<\/p>\n

August 7, \u201cUpper New Hampshire\u201d:\u00a0 Launching in Franklin, New Hampshire and paddling approximately 30 miles to south of Concord.\u00a0 Includes a public event in Concord, a portage around the Garvin\u2019s Falls Dam, and camping at the White Sands Conservation Area.<\/p>\n

8 a.m. Launch<\/p>\n

Franklin High School, 115 Central Street, Franklin, NH<\/p>\n

3 p.mm\u00a0 Public Event<\/p>\n

New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, 31 College Drive, Concord, NH<\/p>\n

Event\/Press Contact: John Macone, Merrimack River Watershed Council, 978 376-1475,<\/p>\n

jmacone@merrimack.org<\/a>,<\/p>\n

August 8, \u201cLower New Hampshire\u201d:\u00a0 From the White Sands Conservation Area approximately 35 miles south to Nashua.\u00a0 Includes a portage around the Hooksett Dam, a portage around the Amoskeag Fish Ladder Dam, a public event in Manchester, and a public event in Nashua.<\/p>\n

8 a.m. Launch<\/p>\n

White Sands Conservation Area, White Sands Rd., Suncook, NH<\/p>\n

1 p.m.\u00a0 Public Event<\/p>\n

Amoskeag Fish Ladder Dam, 4 Fletcher St, Manchester, NH<\/p>\n

Event\/Press Contact: Christina Eckert, Merrimack River Watershed Council<\/p>\n

executivedirector@merrimack.org<\/a><\/p>\n

August 9, \u201cUpper Massachusetts\u201d:\u00a0 From Nashua approximately 22 miles southeast to Lawrence.\u00a0 Includes a public event in Lowell, a portage around the Pawtucket Falls, and a public event at the dock at the Bellegarde Boathouse.<\/p>\n

8 a.m. launch<\/p>\n

Independence Rowing Club, 75 Crown St., Nashua, NH<\/p>\n

1 p.m. Public Event<\/p>\n

UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boat House, 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA<\/p>\n

6 p.m. Public Event<\/p>\n

Greater Lawrence Community Boating, 1 Eaton St, Lawrence<\/p>\n

Lowell Event\/Press Contact: Jen Myers, Office of Senator Ed Kennedy<\/p>\n

Jennifer.Myers@masenate.gov<\/a>, 978 808-9826<\/p>\n

Lawrence Event\/Press Contacts:<\/p>\n

Heather McMann, Groundwork Lawrence, 978 930-4961,\u00a0 hmcmann@groundworklawrence.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Brad Buschur, 617-874-6498, bbuschur@groundworklawrence.org<\/a><\/p>\n

August 10, \u201cLower Massachusetts\u201d: From Lawrence approximately 27 miles east to Plum Island.\u00a0 Includes a public event in Haverhill and a landing party on Plum Island.<\/p>\n

6 a.m. Launch<\/p>\n

Pemberton Park, Lawrence Heritage State Park, off Parker St, Lawrence<\/p>\n

10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Public Event<\/p>\n

Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St, Haverhill<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Landing Party<\/p>\n

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Dock\/Landing on North Point of Plum Island<\/p>\n

Haverhill Event\/Press Contacts: Dougan Sherwood, Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, 617 223-7971<\/p>\n

dougan@haverhillchamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hillary Rogers, 978-994-9543, hillary@haverhillchamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Plum Island Event\/Press Contact: Senator Diana DiZoglio, 978 390-0408<\/p>\n

Diana.DiZoglio@masenate.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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