The Augusta Canal Authority established the Adopt-a-Canal Trail (ACT) program in 2010 to provide the opportunity for individuals, organizations and companies in the CSRA to be actively involved in caring for our community. Helping to maintain and enhance existing trails and waterways improves the resources for all to enjoy. The Peach Fuzz Hash House Harriers have adopted a trail where Rae's Creek crosses the Canal on its way to the Savannah River to keep clean throughout the year. We will be participating in the ACT program's sponsored cleanups as well as hosting a few cleanups of our own, as this can be a busy area during the warmer months of the year. The Peach Fuzz Hash House Harriers is pleased to have this opportunity to give back to our community, as this is a beautiful area and one of our favorite places to run (and ride) - in fact, for most of us, a bad day out here picking up trash is still better than a good day at work.

If you would like to participate in the next cleanup, and you have not filled out the waiver form, click on the link to fill out the form, print it out, and bring it to the next hash with you and give it to O, Bozo, Where Art Thou?.

PFH3 CANAL TRAIL MEDICAL RELEASE, PHOTO RELEASE, & LIABILITY WAIVER FORM

WHERE IS THE PEACH FUZZ CANAL TRAIL & WATERFALL AREA?

REQUIREMENTS

A trail or canal segment must be adopted for a period of one year, renewable annually thereafter upon approval by the program coordinator. Volunteers are asked to visit the adopted section at least 4 times a year (approximately once every 3 months).
Before beginning the program, you will meet with the ACT Program Coordinator to go over information and instructions for maintaining the specific areas to meet management guidelines.
Once you are ready to begin, you will be able to choose the days and times that work best for you. Please check with the program coordinator prior to scheduling your trip to inquire about other activities that may be scheduled in the area. After each visit, send a brief written report and your data collection sheets to the ACT Program Coordinator, so that we may keep track of your efforts.
Individuals of any age may participate. Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) must be properly supervised by an adult. Close adult supervision is required at all times for children under the age of eight (8).
Volunteers are asked to provide their own trail maintenance tools but will be provided with garbage bags for litter pickup
Volunteers should dress appropriately for waterway and trail work and use gloves, safety glasses and other protective gear when necessary. All work must take place during daylight hours and be performed with safety in mind. Volunteers are not permitted to use chainsaws or have motorized equipment in the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. No work shall be done that is not previously agreed upon with the ACT Program Coordinator and all volunteers must sign a liability waiver.

SAFETY REMINDERS

1) Never work alone.
2) Always wear work gloves, shoes, and protective clothing.
3) Know the location of the first aid kit for your cleanup site.
4) Be careful when handling broken glass, sharp objects aerosol cans, and containers that may contain chemicals or chemical residues. When in doubt - DON’T PICK IT UP!
5) Watch out for snakes, wasps, and hornets in debris piles and other vegetated areas.
6) Watch out for poison ivy and poison oak. If you are uncertain what it looks like, ask the event organizer to point it out.
7) Do not disturb any large drum-like containers. Report the locations of such items to your zone captain and/or event organizer.
8) Use common sense about lifting heavy objects. Get help. Don’t try and remove objects that cannot be removed safely.
9) Stay clear of all and any animals in the area including dogs.
10) Report any accidents or injuries to your zone captain and/or event organizer immediately.
11) Be aware of water flow - fast moving water can be dangerous. Do not wade in water over your knees.
12) Stay away from the water if you cannot swim.

*For more information, contact the GM of the Peach Fuzz via the contact page on this website or you may contact the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area directly at 706-823-0440, ext. 8 or via email at adoptatrail@augustacanal.com or via snail mail or in person at 1450 Greene St., Suite 400, Augusta, GA 30903.