Let’s do something that has not happened at our creek, ever. I would like to do this on the 20th of this month, January (the Sunday coming up). All of us combined could pick up a lot of litter on the banks of Rowlett Creek. Plus, everyone can meet each other from here.
For those that are just tuning in, the sand bass run is awesome in this creek. But there are those whom do not appreciate the creek to what it stands for. (A nursery for the next sand bass run).

So, whoever gets the most trash bags (full), will win a guided trip with me to catch sand bass in Rowlett Creek.
Some rules apply. (Rules will be stated at noon Sunday the 20th) – GET THERE AT ABOUT 11 AM FOR SIGN IN.

-We NEED PICKUP TRUCKS TO DISSPOSE OF THE TRASH AFTER THIS ADVENTURE -

This will be at Firewheel Bridge just East of Centerville (where you pop the curb and go down to the creek).

Tight lines – Carey.

Say your "in" so we can see who is coming!

I'm in.

id love to help out but ill be out of town sunday, i think its an awsome idea to organzie a group to clean up the creek, just too bad it will be trashed out again by summer.

If it isn't too cold I will bring my son (6) to help. No guided trip needed, just doing my part. I am going to be in Garland anyway. Again, it can't be too cold b/c he is coming down with a cold this morning and I don't want him to get worse before returning to school.

this is a classy thing of you to do. it really gets under my skin when people can't carry out what the have brought in. i have a 5,7,and a 10 year old that fish with me alot. my 5 year old even knows better than to even leave a candy wrapper behind. i will do my best to make it. Sundays are busy for us. i hope that you get a big turn out.

Carey,
Is it legal to park there? I thought I've seen no parking signs around there. I have seen cars parked there but was wondering if that's legal. I may try to make it, to help out. Great that you are organizing this. I also have a canoe. Maybe we can do a trash float one day

i brought my brother and a good friend down there a couple years ago, and they both had a ticket on their wiper when they got back to the cars. the way that the signs are posted does'nt make it very clear of were you can park

Hey Carey:
Are you bringing Bags and Gloves by any chance???
Cya
Godzilla

tarponfly,I'm game for it,but agree with the other guys on the no parking issue.If you could verify that I would appreciate it.

just park at bicyle park rowlett creek preserve off centerville., there is plenty of parking there. i will be outta town. gl

Yes, Rowlett Creek is a nature preserve and motor vehicles aren't allowed. I'm kind of annoyed you're telling others to "pop the curb" and drive on in. The parking lot on Centerville road at Castle drive is the only 'official' parking on the east side of Rowlett creek. I would suggest contacting the Garland Parks and Rec. department, maybe they can open the gate at the back of the parking lot and let you guys drive in on the maintenance road for your cleanup day. They give access to the mountain bike club so they can build and maintain their trails.

Thanks and good luck.

i pop the curb and park. i have not seen anyone get a ticket. in 6 years.

It is not legal to park there. I spoke with both Rowlett and Garland police departments and both agreed that it is not legal to park there. (I spoke to both because I was not sure whos jurisdiction it fell under.) I have always seen cars down there but don't want to get a ticket. I would contact the cities first and see what they tell you and what kind of help they will give. We have done the same thing with Duck Creek, but when the city gets involved, more gets done.

I'm confused about the parking. I noticed Tarpon Fly is talking about parking at Firewheel. You can hop the curb there on the southeast side of the bridge and park down there. You won't get into the area where the bike trails are. I fished there only twice last year, but it was loaded with vehicles both times, nobody got ticketed, maybe we were just lucky.
The Parking area at Centerville and Castle is actually on the west side of the creek. Big parking lot, lots of bike trails.Definitely would not want to hop a curb here.
Either way its a great thing yall are doing. Might not want to call the parking thing at Firewheel to the city's attention, might raise a flag and they'll start ticketing folks for parking there and scroo the pooch for everybody. This is the city that led the way on red light cameras.

how was the turn out. i had something come up with the kiddos and could not make it

I sat there from 11.00 am until about 12.15 or so.Never saw anyone else.Drove around a little bit looking,thinking I had the wrong location.I was at the bridge on Firewheel pkwy just east of centerville.Cleaned up the parking area some while I was waiting,so do I win???

i guess that this was a bust. maybe we can try this again when the weather gets better. tarponfly, i hope that all is well your way. seems as if you have been out of the loop.

more notice would help.... i was in meetings all weekend. the company i sell my loans thru closed. DOH!! so i have to change companies.
a little stressful around here.

Sorry all. had a death in the family. i was forced to go to Tucson,AZ for the funeral. didnt even know him and never talked to him. but the family want to see me i guess.

but JIGGINJJ, i PM'ed you.

i guess it would be a bit easier to do this thing when its warmer. when i run into yall at the creek, let me know when yall are not so busy. -Carey

you'd think the city would get involved someway... maybe with all the kids doin community service or somethin... all i know is everytime I leave there i'm always pickin trash up... i do my part everytime i go... just sucks that one trashbag really doesn't change anything... love the IDEA Tarponfly! we'd really need a couple hundred people to help out! call the boyscouts! or hell with all the cookies i buy from the girlscouts maybe they can help! hahaha see ya'll soon! Hey Tarponfly, look forward to meetin ya this year... dont even think i saw ya last year... keep em tight yall