Volunteers remove 3,000 pounds of trash from Buckhannon River
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Volunteers with the Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BRWA) got busy on Saturday removing more than a ton of trash from the Buckhannon River.
According to a press release from the BRWA, 19 community members gathered for the cleanup initiative at the River Road Access Site along the Buckhannon River with gloves, garbage bags, and determination. They were able to remove 3,000 pounds of trash from the water.
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Jessica Bryzek, AmeriCorps VISTA with the BRWA, talked about just how important it is to keep the water clean.
'While we dream of creating a paddlers paradise along the Water Trail, we are more than just a group of paddlers. Our volunteers are stewards of the river, and we are here to ensure our river is cared for by the people that use it,' Bryzek said in the release.
'While scouting for a trash clean up location a few weeks ago, we found a Great Blue Heron wading through piles of trash along the banks of the river. Thanks to these volunteers, our heron friend can be healthier and happier now that the trash is removed.'
The clean up was a part of the Make It Shine Clean Up sponsored by the WV Department of Environmental Protection REAP program. You can learn more about upcoming cleanups and volunteer opportunities on the Buckhannon River Watershed Association website or on the BWRA Facebook page.
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