The Broad River Watershed Association will host a canoe float on Saturday, May 20, to view the rare shoal lily along the lower section of the Broad River between Highway 17 and Highway 79, at the mouth of Clark Hill Lake.

Those who wish to participate should meet at the Broad River Watershed Association campground on Highway 79 at 9:30 a.m. To arrive at this location, turn right after crossing Broad River on Highway 79 South from Elbert County into Lincoln County, and meet at the parking area near the campground showers. There is a $2.00 parking fee.

Plans are to canoe from Highway 17 to Highway 79 in Elbert, Wilkes, and Lincoln counties. The rare shoal lily that grows along the Broad River should be in full bloom at this

time. During the float, there will also be a river cleanup as part of National River Cleanup Week.

Participants should bring their own canoe or contact Michael Moody at the Broad River Outpost, 706-795-3242 to arrange for a canoe or kayak. Cost to non-members is $5 per person or $10 per family, plus any canoe rental.

Anyone interested should contact Victor Johnson at 706-795-2184 or leave a message at 706-795-5281.

The Broad River Watershed Association is a regional, non-profit land trust created to preserve the Broad River as a free-flowing river system and to support land use compatible with the maintenance of water quality, scenic rural character, and the preservation of sensitive natural and historic areas and wildlife habitat.