Autumn Beach Sweep: Volunteers Needed To Clean and Party

Autumn Beach Sweep: Volunteers Needed To Clean and Party

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Aug 27th 2008, 5:16pm By queenseyes

By this time, we all know how important it is to clean up our waters. Our water is our most valuable resource, and will become more and more precious in years to come. That is why Riverkeeper is looking for community volunteers for this year's Autumn Beach Sweep. Don't just think that you don't need to roll up your sleeves because others always show up and get the job done. That's not the case. Each year the amount of waterways that get cleaned depends on the number of volunteers that want to make a difference.

Please consider spending the day outdoors cleaning on Saturday, September 20th, from 9am to 12pm. This year there are thirty sites to choose from and Site Captains will be on-hand to make the time you spend cleaning as efficient as possible. All the cleaning goodies that you will need will be supplied, and after the event there will be a big party where everyone can enjoy themselves while eating, drinking and listening to music.

Click here to register.

*For more information or to discuss a sponsorship, contact Kerri Bentkowski, Citizen Action Coordinator at (716) 852-7483 ext.15. Please register by September 13th.

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  1. orlanmon

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    Aug 29th 2008, 10:19

    Thanks for the heads up, penciled in on the schedule.

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