I am a native Californian, I have enjoyed the beauty of Northern Ca waters from the Tahoe, to the Delta for years. Fishing camping and boating.
All that intensified, Nature took a whole new meaning as I was forced into early retirement due too injuries I sustained in the Marine corp.
I was faced with much time, I transformed all that free time into a life of volunteering mostly teaching Disabled Veterans how to kayak, canoe and surfski paddle and just enjoy all the outdoor activities and nature have to offer.
I have witnessed the healing powers of the River, I have seen her take a depressed soul from the couch to class 3 rapids. I feel a need to give back to Big Ma Ma Nature she has caressed many like a sweet grandmother.
I want to protect the flow of the river so I may help to breathe life back into rivers disappearing fish.
I want rivers lakes and streams to live long and healthy as they have provided healing ways for many.
I hope joining FOR will guide me and help to convey the love and importance to give back thru protection to teach the many the river has healed, as it has given to us.