Kayak Paddling & Safety Lesson(Beginner and Intermediate Level)(Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Mahoning River and the Ohio Dept. of Natural ResourcesSunday, June 5th., 12:30-2:00 or 2:00 - 3:30 at the downtown Youngstown YMCA$15.00 for the rental and lifeguard fees.Don’t dally, only 20 reservations!Contact Don at drx44420@gmail.com or 330-219-2459 for reservations Pre-Registration:Friends of the Mahoning … Continue reading Kayaking lesson
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Save The Wetlands Donations
"Save Our Wetlands” If you would like to donate to the efforts, it would be appreciated. Any amount would help. 100% of donations would be used for the efforts. It is tax deductible. A donation of $15 or more will qualify new donors to a 1 year membership in the Friends of the Mahoning River.You … Continue reading Save The Wetlands Donations
Successful Tire Cleanup
Saturday September 12th the FOMR put on a Tire cleanup for the portion of the river river from Hillsville put in to covert road. Thanks all go out to the volunteers that came out to take tires out to clean the river. Plans are being made for next year possibly for late summer when the … Continue reading Successful Tire Cleanup
Mahoning River (Tire) Cleanup
On September 12th 2020 at 10:00 am we will be having a cleanup focusing on removing tires. Volunteers for the cleanup would be appreciated. It will rely on weather as we do not want to be in the rain and we no not want murky water as we need to see the bottom. Below is … Continue reading Mahoning River (Tire) Cleanup
$588,000 Grant for Warren New Canoe/Kayak Launch
A Tribune Chronicle article talks about the recent grant gotten to build a canoe/kayak launch in Warren. Thanks go to reporter Allie Vugrincic for the article detailing the grant and launch including talking with our own member Tom Smith. WARREN — Warren’s share in a $588,000 Paddling Enhancement Grant program from the Ohio Department of … Continue reading $588,000 Grant for Warren New Canoe/Kayak Launch
Friends of the Mahoning River 