Joshua Haynes was a passionate river advocate and crusader who loved being outdoors experiencing and protecting nature. Josh loved to fish and relax along the river. He also enjoyed the rigorous physical challenges of mountain biking the canyon trails. Josh was a regular participant in PARC's annual American River clean-ups over the past several years. He wouldn't accept that mysterious side of human nature that willfully contaminates the river experience with trash and disregard. Josh was only 26 years old but possessed a wisdom some people never achieve. We will miss his enthusiastic participation in our river appreciation endeavors and send our love and support to his family and friends. Contributions made in his memory will be used for PARC's Youth Adventure Programs and to purchase a helicopter cargo net for removing trash from the canyons.

Earth Day River Clean-up 2004 dedicated to
Josh Haynes and David Holland

California State Parks Foundation, Auburn State Recreation Area, PARC and the Canyon Keepers will team up to sponsor a Spring river clean-up on Saturday April 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet at the Confluence Area off of Hwy. 49. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves. Garbage bags will be provided. Note: the starting time has been changed from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

For more info call Andrea @ 530 887-9314. Special thanks to Auburn Placer Disposal and the California Helicopter crew.