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Mar 21st 2006, 10:13am By buffalorising

rvrkprclean.jpg Do you want to make a difference on your local waterway? Are you looking forward to springtime... and getting outside for some fresh air and exercise? Here's your chance! Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is gearing up for our annual Spring Shoreline Sweep, April 21-23, 2006. It's a great opportunity to beautify the shoreline and show your appreciation for the environment and your community.

Whether you're interested in volunteering as a site leader, an individual, or you have a school, church or community group looking for a volunteer project, please give us a call! We need help at over 30 sites across the region, so there's sure to be a cleanup going on near you.

We are also seeking donors of refreshments and materials for the event, so please take a look at the attached "Wish List" and pass it on to any organizations that might be able to help.

There are creeks, streams, and rivers in your neighborhood that need your help. We hope to hear from you soon! To register or for more information please contact: Robbyn Drake | Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper | 617 Main St, M108 | Buffalo NY 14203 | 716-852-7483 | rdrake@fbnr.org

1. Water and small snacks for all cleanup volunteers 2. Large first aid kits including antiseptic wash and ointment, band-aids, gauze pads, tape, etc. 3. Antiseptic alcohol-based hand cleanser (does not require water, manufactured by Purell and most chain drug stores) large pump bottles 4. Work gloves 5. Piercing emergency whistles 6. Clipboards 7. Sturdy medium-sized cardboard boxes, for site captain materials 8. Rakes and trash pokers, either to borrow or keep 9. Food, beer, porta-potties, stage, sound system, musicians / DJ for volunteer party on Saturday, April 22 at South Park.

Volunteer to help in your neighborhood! Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is coordinating shoreline clean-ups on the Niagara River, Buffalo River, Cazenovia Creek, Scajaquada Creek, Buffalo Creek, Ellicott Creek, Tonawanda Creek, Cayuga Creek, and South Park Lake.

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