JUNE 2013 - CENTRAL OHIO RIVER PRIDE MONTH!
Each spring, litter is a visible problem in many communities, with our stream and river banks being no exception. Much of the litter in our communities washes into our waterway areas. Litter is not only an eyesore, it can affect community pride, water quality, endanger wildlife, encourage crime and promote mosquito growth by providing a place for water to stagnate.
The Department of Public Utilities and partners will kick off the 13th annual Central Ohio River Pride event in June. This month-long event was designed to promote awareness and appreciation of our natural waterways through environmental stewardship and recreation. Activities include stream-bank litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, rain garden workshops and more. Volunteers are invited to participate.
Volunteers are needed for the following events (NOTE: updates coming Mar/April 2013):
2013 Date/Time
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| June 8 9:00 AM |
Adena Brook Litter Cleanup & Invasive Plant Removal |
Adena Brook Community
Call 447-8043 or Email |
| June 15, 9:00 AM |
Alum Creek Litter Cleanup |
Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries
Call 569-8544 or Email |
| June 22, 9:00 AM |
Griggs Reservoir Litter Cleanup |
Columbus Public Utilities & Scioto Boat Club
Call 645-1748 or 645-1721 |
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Please check back or call 645-STREAM (7873) for updates on the above cleanup events. For year-round opportunities, contact your local watershed group (see Feature below).
Above Photo: Volunteers display just some of the debris retrieved from the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers confluence area.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED: