Name: Deer Flat Paddle Clean Up
Start: 2025-06-14T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-06-14T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Lake Lowell - Lower Dam Recreational Area

Grab your paddles and head out on the water to clean up Lake Lowell at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge! This is a volunteer event day and requires that everyone fills out a [Volunteer Service Agreement](https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/of-301a-volunteer-service-agreement-expires-10-31-24-508.pdf) on the day of the event. Participants under 18 years old will need a parent’s or guardian’s signature. Watercraft equipment is not provided and we ask participants to bring their canoe/kayak, paddles and lifejackets. Basic paddling skills and wearing lifejackets are required. Everyone must follow state regulations on having an [Invasive Species Boat sticker](https://idfg.idaho.gov/info/boat-stickers) on your watercraft.
![Two people in a yellow kayak. A ranger, in front, paddles while the USFWS volunteer in back gives a double thumbs-up.](https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/images/2025-02/-212.jpg?itok=p8VxbsMf)
**Agenda:** There are two shifts, 10 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 3 PM. Please arrive on time.

###### Shift 1

* 10 - 10:30 AM: Paperwork, safety briefing, prep for the water
* 10:30 AM - 12 PM: Paddle clean up

###### Shift 2

* 1 - 1:30 PM: Paperwork, safety briefing, prep for the water
* 1:30 - 3 PM: Paddle clean up

**Registration Required:** We are capping the program at 12 participants for both shifts. Please register to reserve your spot and to select your shift time [on this Microsoft Form.](https://forms.office.com/g/QeJnkjK1sv)
**Weather Dependent:** This event is dependent on the weather. If it is unsafe to be on the water we will have to cancel. We will notify registered participants and update this page with changes.
**What to Bring:** Lifejackets, paddles, canoe/kayak, sunscreen, sunglasses, water shoes, hat, water and snacks. We will provide supplies to pick up litter such as bags, gloves, and litter grabbers.
**Location:** Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, [Lower Dam Recreation Area](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gNBKYZb9npfSUsks7) alongside Riverside Drive in Caldwell
**Directions from Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center:**

* Leave the Visitor Center driveway and turn left onto Upper Embankment Rd. heading North.
* Continue straight onto Indiana Ave.
* Turn West on Orchard Ave.
* At the end of Orchard Ave. turn left onto Sunny Slope Rd./Riverside Dr.
* Lower Dam Recreation Area and Lake Lowell Picnic Park are on the left.

*The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for accommodations to [DeerFlat@fws.gov](mailto:DeerFlat@fws.gov) or 208-467-9278, at least 10 days before the event.*
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¡Tomen sus remos y salgan al agua a limpiar el lago Lowell en el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Deer Flat! Este es un día de voluntariado y requiere que todos completen un [Acuerdo de Servicio Voluntario](https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/OF301A-S-21.pdf) el día del evento. Los participantes menores de 18 años necesitarán la firma de un padre o tutor. No tenemos equipo para kayak o canoa, así que les pedimos a los participantes que traigan su canoa/kayak, remos y chalecos salvavidas. Se requieren habilidades básicas de remo y el uso de chalecos salvavidas para participar. Todos deben cumplir con las regulaciones estatales y necesitan tener [la calcomanía de Embarcación con Especies Invasoras](https://idfg.idaho.gov/info/boat-stickers) en sus kayak o canoa.
![Two people in a yellow kayak. A ranger, in front, paddles while the USFWS volunteer in back gives a double thumbs-up.](https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/images/2025-02/-212.jpg?itok=p8VxbsMf)

**Agenda:** Hay dos turnos: de 10 AM - 12 PM y 1 PM – 3 PM. Por favor, llegue puntual.

###### Turno 1

* 10:00 - 10:30 AM: Papeleo, revisar seguridad en el agua, preparación para andar en el agua
* 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Limpieza de basura en el agua

###### Turno 2

* 1:00 - 1:30 PM: Papeleo, revisar seguridad en el agua, preparación para andar en el agua
* 1:30 - 3:00 PM: Limpieza de basura en el agua

**Inscripción:** El programa tiene un límite de 12 participantes para ambos turnos. Por favor, regístrese para reservar su lugar y seleccionar su turno [en este formulario de Microsoft.](https://forms.office.com/g/QeJnkjK1sv)
**Dependiente del Tiempo:** Este evento depende del clima. Si no es seguro estar en el agua, tendremos que cancelarlo. Notificaremos a los participantes registrados y actualizaremos esta página con los cambios.
**Qué Traer:** Chalecos salvavidas, remos, canoa/kayak, protector solar, gafas de sol, zapatos para el agua, sombrero, agua y refrigerios. Tendremos bolsas, guantes y recogedores de basura.
**Lugar:** Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, [Lower Dam Recreation Area](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gNBKYZb9npfSUsks7) junto a Riverside Drive en Caldwell
**Indicaciones desde el Centro de Visitantes del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Deer Flat:**

* Salga de la entrada del Centro de Visitantes y gire a la izquierda en Upper Embankment Rd. en dirección norte.
* Continúe recto por Indiana Ave.
* Gire al oeste (izquierda) en Orchard Ave.
* Al final de Orchard Ave., gire a la izquierda en Sunny Slope Rd./Riverside Dr.
* El Lower Dam Recreation Area y el Lake Lowell Picnic Park se encuentran a la izquierda.

*Si necesitas adaptaciones especiales para usted y su familia, comuníquese con el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Deer Flat a [DeerFlat@fws.gov](mailto:DeerFlat@fws.gov) o 208-467-9278, al menos diez días antes del evento.*
Event date and time
Jun 14, 2025 10:00 am - Jun 14, 2025 3:00 pm (MDT)
[Registration Link](https://forms.office.com/g/QeJnkjK1sv)
Event location name
Lower Dam Recreation Area

### Address

Riverside DriveCaldwell,83607 ID

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