might, subsequently, produce practical strategies for protecting the integrity of our precious
streams and, thereby, yield a richly-deserved
legacy for both present and future generations.
Each year, since 2010, exuberant advocates for
clean and abundantly flowing streams have assembled on the second Saturday in April for a
9:00 a.m. departure to LCRA’s inflatable dam located 4.5 miles north of the host site, Bay City’s
Riverside Park. While underway, all boaters are
closely monitored by LCRA’s River Rangers in
their power boats, to ensure their safety and general well-being.
Some are eager, after a long winter of physical inactivity, to test their
paddling stamina and strive to go all the way to the base of this uniquely-designed water retention structure and back. While others find this
9-mile roundtrip trek to be a bit too demanding and, therefore, choose
to more leisurely go as far as their energy and effort will reasonably
allow before returning to the park. Regardless of the paddling
style selected, this casually-structured event is truly about the
“Fun-damentals” of meaningful outdoor experiences (also
known by the founders as the “5 Fabulous F’s” of springtime
discovery). These essentials are Festivity, Family, Fellowship,
Fresh air and the Future of our freshwater resources in Texas.
Those tangibly supporting MCBNC’s objectives include the
City of Bay City, County of Matagorda, Matagorda County
Convention and Visitors Bureau and Lower Colorado River
Authority. These entities clearly see Riverside Park - with its
sandy beach, swimming, boat ramp, hiking trails, fishing, wildlife, wooded RV and tent campsites (with hookups!!), children’s playground, picnic areas and concessions - as the ideal
site for this floating tribute to the Lone Star State’s sensational
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streams. So, this enlightened community of water resources stewards
cordially invite visitors to bring their family and friends and make treasured memories with a laid-back weekend in this handsomely situated
and designed riverside park/campground.
The daily entry fee to the park has been suspended during this special
day and there is no cost for engaging in the Rally’s aquatic excursion.
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