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A River’s Reflection of 2020 Events
Posted on Dec 30th, 2020
Here’s a recap of activities that happened in our river community last year. Time to clear out the 2020 covid cobwebs and start anew. It should be noted that during last year, the river itself was considered a good go-to place to enjoy fresh air and escape virus imposed restrictions while boating.
JANUARY
Jan 8 - FOR College Scholarships availability announced for graduating 2020 Seniors
Jan 14 - J&S workboat “11” seen pushing a barge upriver
Jan 14 - Texas Stream Team water quality test at two locations
Jan 31 - 2019 Christmas Boat Parade Santa photo
FEBRUARY
Feb 1 - Trash pick up on FM 2611
Feb 5 - The Dam Report
Feb 8 - Brazoria Paddlers Club paddled the river
Feb 10 - Spring issue of FOR “Current News” newsletter published and delivered
Feb 12 - Texas Stream Team water quality test at two locations,
Feb 22 - 15th annual FOR State of the River meeting held. Bob Bailey received Primeau Memorial Award
MARCH
Mar 10 - National Weather Service published “2020 Spring Flood Outlook”
Mar 13 - Trip to northern San Bernard River
Mar 17 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Mar 21 - FOR community program “Care & Feeding of Your Septic System canceled due to covid
Mar 26 - Mouth photo
Mar 27 - Dido’s Restaurant food delivery available on the river
Mar 28 - FOR community program “The Guffey-Wingo Cooking Class” cancelled due to covid
Mar 30 - FOR officially shuts down all planned events
APRIL
Apr 1 - Brazoria County Health Dept link to coronavirus website
Apr 9 - Virus Vera’s pandemic observations
Apr 11 - FOR annual Easter Egg Hunt canceled due to covid
Apr 14 - Texas Stream Team water quality test
Apr 19 - Derelict Vessel Turn-in Program of boats collected
Apr 20 - Sea Scout cutter the “Point Glass” on the river
Apr 27 - “Beach Blanket Bingo” party folks enjoying upper San Bernard
MAY
May 1 - Towboats M/V Sea Ox and M/V Sea Mule seen on river
May 3 - Towboat M/V Sweeney (with an “e”) seen on river
May 12 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
May 14 - Mouth photo
May 16 - FOR community program “There’s a Gator Under my Dock” canceled due to covid
May 25 - Properly disposing of an American Flag
May 30 - TPWD has new patrol boat M/V Captain Murchison
JUNE
Jun 1 - Six $1,000 FOR Scholarship winners announced
Jun 6 - FOR tries to resume activities…didn’t happen. “Trash Mash” River Cleanup & Hot Dog Social canceled due to covid
Jun 9 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Jun 18 - Then and Now: Churchill Bridge
Jun 20 - Mouth Photo
Jun 22 - San Bernard River flood crest history report
JULY
Jul 4 - Annual patriotic boat parade
Jul 5 - Upmteenth version of treasure located on San Bernard
Jul 10 - River warning message, then “all clear” given
Jul 11 - Then and Now: Bubonic Plague PPE vs Coronavirus PPE
Jul 14 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Jul 16 - Mouth Photo
Jul 20 - It wasn’t Sharknado (waterspout over River’s End)
Jul 24 - Waiting for Hurricane Hanna to pass
Jul 25 - Current conditions on San Bernard
Jul 25 - FOR community program “What Happens When It Rains” canceled due to covid
Jul 27 - The Dam Report
Jul 20 - Gator problems
Jul 31 - Mouth Photo
AUGUST
Aug 3 - Drinking in the sunset on the river
Aug 7 - Update: Opening the mouth, It’s official
Aug 11 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Aug 15 - FOR community program “Tiptoeing through the Tulips” Master Gardner Program canceled due to covid
Aug 19 - Chevron Phillips $5,000 donation
Aug 20 - Lightning strikes twice at San Bernard Wildlife area
Aug 29 - It’s hot, hot, hot on the river
Aug 31 - Hurricane Hanna and Laura change mouth
SEPTEMBER
Sep 1 - Green flash at sunset
Sep 3 - THE FACTS article “Clearing the Way”
Sep 7 - River Advisory: Barges run the river at night
Sep 8 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Sep 10 - Hummers arrive on the river
Sep 12 - Cleanup Day at the Beach (mouth) canceled due to covid
Sep 17 - Safety Alert: Watch for Barges on River
Sep 18 - River Hydrologist Hurricane Beta Predictions & Advice
Sep 19 - FOR Annual Meeting and Election of Board members canceled due to covid. 2020 Board terms suspended for remaining calendar year to be resumed Jan 1, 2021
Sep 22 - Update: Tropical storm Beta becomes a depression
Sep 26 - Well Water Testing Brazoria County Water Lab
Sep 28 - Tropical storm Beta makes bigger mouth
OCTOBER
Oct 1 - Ox and Lion seen on river
Oct 3 - Towboat talk
Oct 3 - FOR annual fundraiser “Escape to the Tropics” cancelled
Oct 5 - Hurricane Delta gets named
Oct 6 - River barge shipment No. 2
Oct 8 - Freeport guillotine gate closed to Hurricane Delta
Oct 15 - River barge shipment No. 3
Oct 15 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Oct 31 - FOR community program "Tips and Tricks: Fishing lights, Boat House and Bulkhead Maintenance" canceled due to covid
NOVEMBER
Nov 10 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Nov 12 - River busy with shipments of refinery equipment
Nov 16 - Towboat crewmen
Nov 21 - Update: Opening the mouth, final steps in getting it done
Nov 22 - Don’t jump (possum) - it’s not worth it
DECEMBER
Dec 1 - "Twelve Days of Toy Giving" starts on the river
Dec 2 - The Dam Report videos
Dec 5 - Christmas Boat Parade and Toy Drive Promotion
Dec 6 - Ho! Ho! Ho! Santas tap dancing
Dec 10. Judging Christmas Home Decorating entries canceled due to covid
Dec 11 - Santa’s expensive watch
Dec 12 - 34th annual Christmas Boat Parade held
Dec 12 - 2nd annual San Bernard Santa Toy Drive ends
Dec 13 - Christmas Boat Parade Awards Party canceled due to covid
Dec 20 - Merry Christmas Texas
Dec 21 - Darkest day is coming because of winter solstice
Dec 21 - M/V Clifford L. Carraway seen on the river
Dec 21 - Texas Stream Team water quality test on San Bernard
Dec 22 - Mouth Photo
Dec 25 - Santa tries hard to avoid the virus while delivering toys
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