June 27th: WTS Paddle Share 

Join WTS MN on a multi-modal adventure down the Mississippi River to explore the innovative Paddle Share program and riverfront redevelopment, located right in our backyard! 

Partnerships between the National Park Service, the Mississippi Park Connection, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), and the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization have created the first pilot paddle share on the Mississippi River, in a national park, and in the country. Susan Overson, National Park Service Paddle Share Program Manager, will join us to share her experience with the development and implementation the paddle share program. Carrie Ann Christensen, Senior Planner at MPRB, will share insights and about the project and how it development of the riverfront aims to connect people to the river.

We will continue the conversation on the water, using paddle share boats to kayak from North Mississippi Regional Park south to Boom Island.  The kayak portion of the trip will end at Boom Island where we will use Nice Ride bicycles to bike back to our starting point at North Mississippi Regional Park. Nice Ride passes will be provided at Boom Island. Public transportation is also available from Boom Island, if participants wish to use personal bicycles, or depart the group at Boom Island after the conclusion of the tour.

Kayak Route/ Bicycle Route

Refreshments and snacks will be available after the paddle at Boom Island. Space is very limited - reserve your spot now! The event may be cancelled in the event of heavy rain/lightning. Participants will be refunded if the event is cancelled.

WHEN & WHERE: 

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM - Check-In, Networking

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM – Paddle Share and Riverfront Development Discussion

1:45-4:00 PM – Kayak from North Mississippi Regional Park to Boom Island- 3.9 Miles (1.5-2 hours)

4:00-5:00 PM- Bicycle from Boom Island to North Mississippi Regional Park – 4.5 miles (25 mins)

COST TO ATTEND: 

$25.00 Members
$35.00 Non-Members
$20.00 Students (Members)                
$25.00 Students (Non-Members)

* A signed liability waiver will be requried to participate, and will be provided prior to the event. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 

This event has been approved for 1.0 AICP CM credits. Self-reported credits for other certifications and licensures may be available.

Register Now!