This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Unidentified volunteers help out aboard the sloop Clearwater and on the docks. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The North River Friends of Clearwater met for many years in the Center for Environmental Options, housed in the old School #25 on Morton Avenue in Albany, N.Y. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Sloop club members help Clearwater, Inc. keep its grassroots traditions strong. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Offshoot organizations called sloop clubs help Clearwater, Inc. raise awareness of its mission up and down the Hudson River. Members like the ones in Albany (the North River Friends of Clearwater) hold monthly meetings to keep up with ways they can help the parent organization. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Pete Seeger entertains listeners at a Clearwater celebration. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Volunteers learn how to swab the decks, sail, and do all the other tasks they need to know for a week aboard the sloop Clearwater. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The Clearwater has eight fulltime crew members who sail regularly, plus volunteers chosen from HRSC members who take weekly turns serving aboard the sloop. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The sloop Clearwater keeps a busy schedule during its sailing season, making stops from Long Island to the Port of Albany from March to November. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. HRSC members cover all aspects of fundraising events, from docking conditions to entertainment. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Clearwater, Inc. members at unidentified fundraising event. (Color slide)