We need your help! Volunteer to help the Potomac River Swim for the Environment.

The Saturday, May 31, 2008 Potomac River Swim for the Environment needs boaters, touring kayak paddlers, and public safety workers to ensure the success of this distance swim, which raises funds and awareness for the health of the river.

Free camping is available for paddlers at Point Lookout State Park and free lodging is available for boaters at Scheible's Motel Friday and Saturday nights.

A complimentary pasta supper will be served Friday, May 30, 2008 at the water safety planning meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the Trinity Parish Hall in St. Mary's City.

Boaters and paddlers will launch from Pt. Lookout State Park at 6:30am Saturday morning for a 8:00am swim start from Hull Neck, Va., back to Point Lookout. Boaters will be asked to follow the course set by The Dee of St. Mary's lead vessel which will constantly compensate for the current.

A free picnic sponsored by the Potomac River Association and Southern Maryland Sierra Club will follow the swim.

Tee shirts designed by local artist Jeanne Hammett to commemorate the event will be distributed to all involved.

To volunteer or receive more information, about this 15th annual event, contact: