On Saturday September 23rd, 2006, area residents, families, and whole bunch of pirates, will join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a fun day of canoe rides, treasure hunting, music and games. These treasure hunters will search the woods and trails along the Columbia Slough for clues that will lead them to “hidden” treasure! The treasure they seek will not be gold or silver but a vital resource that flows under their feet.

 

This fourth-annual event focuses on groundwater, water conservation, and groundwater protection actions that you can do at home. Fun games and activities teach kids and adults how to protect this important groundwater resource that serves as a supplemental and emergency drinking water supply to 700,000 people in the Portland Metropolitan area.

 

Highlights of this year’s Aquifer Adventure include free pirate guided canoe trips for intrepid treasure hunters and their families. Participants will paddle the Columbia Slough on safe and stable canoe-bimarans. Treasure hunters also receive a free T-shirt. For more information about Aquifer Adventure, volunteering at this event or to download a map and directions visit www.columbiaslough.org. Food will be available for purchase