Summer 2018 Kayaking Tours From NY/NJ Baykeeper

MATAWAN, NJ — NY/NJ Baykeeper, which is based in Matawan, just released their on-the-water events for summer 2018. Events range from interactive guided kayak tours to a two-hour ecocruise. These events provide an easily accessible way for the public to connect with their local waterways.

"By understanding and enjoying all that the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary has to offer, local residents can strengthen bonds with the community and environment. Participants can expect to see various species of wildlife through these experiences," the group writes.

Wednesday, July 11 - Free kayaking, Keyport

Sunday, July 15 - Lighthouse Eco-Cruise, Atlantic Highlands

Wednesday, July 18 - Free kayaking, Keyport

Sunday, July 22 - Navesink River kayak tour, Atlantic Highlands (Register at monmouthcountyparks.com, program code IMH83A)

Wednesday, July 25 - Free kayaking, Keyport

Tuesday, July 31 - Woodbridge Creek kayak tour, Woodbridge

Wednesday, Aug. 1 - Free kayaking, Keyport

Saturday, Aug. 4 - Swimming River kayak tour, Middletown (Register at monmouthcountyparks.com, program code IMG83A)

Wednesday, Aug. 8 - Free kayaking, Keyport

Saturday, Sept. 22 - Matawan Creek kayak tour, Matawan

For more information on the events or to reserve a spot visit www.nynjbaykeeper.org/ For questions contact Heather Macchia at heather@nynjbaykeeper.org

NY/NJ Baykeeper is the citizen advocate of the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary. Since 1989, the group has worked to protect, preserve and restore the environment of the most urban estuary on Earth. Through their Estuary-wide programs, they seek to end pollution, improve public access, conserve and restore public lands, restore aquatic habitats, encourage appropriate and discourage inappropriate development, carry out public education and work with federal and NY/NJ state regulators and citizen groups as partners in planning for a sustainable future for the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary watershed.

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