WELCOME TO THE ARKANSAS RIVER COALITION!
It is with deep regret that the Arkansas River Coaltion announces the death of our kayaking patriarch,
Wally Seibel
Wally was one of the founders of ARC after DeEtte Huffman secured a $500 startup grant from the Kansas Chapter of the Sierra Club. He was a member of the Board of Directors of ARC from its inception until his death May 28, 2023.
Wally became the titular leader of the floats that in many ways characterize the ARC. He scheduled and organized river trips, hauled canoes and kayaks to the launch site along with PFDs and paddles for those without their own equipment, as well as leading floats. He also did the same when the ARC put fairgoers on the river during Riverfest. He organized numerous sessions for organizations wanting to train youngsters and others in the art of kayaking. In all these ways he touched the lives of hundreds. He was the spirit of river outings for ARC and will be deeply missed.
Wally became the titular leader of the floats that in many ways characterize the ARC. He scheduled and organized river trips, hauled canoes and kayaks to the launch site along with PFDs and paddles for those without their own equipment, as well as leading floats. He also did the same when the ARC put fairgoers on the river during Riverfest. He organized numerous sessions for organizations wanting to train youngsters and others in the art of kayaking. In all these ways he touched the lives of hundreds. He was the spirit of river outings for ARC and will be deeply missed.
The Hutch River Cleanup is this SATURDAY!
Meet in Carey Park near the adult ball diamonds (see map below)
Join us in Hutchinson for an Ark River Cleanup on Saturday, June 3rd from 10am-noon.
We will have an event backpack for you to use to easily store your personal items. We will also have pre-filled bottles of water from Mananalu!
Gloves and bags will be provided. Trash grabbers and nets will be available to borrow
(This is a KAWS organized event, The Ark River Coalition I a co-sponsor)
More information and to sign up: https://kaws.networkforgood.com/events/56769-ark-river-clean-up-hutchinson
