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2006 Ohio
River Sweep Set For This Saturday, June 17
The 17th annual Ohio
River Sweep is set for Saturday, June 17, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00
P.M. More than 15,000 volunteers from Pittsburgh to Cairo,
Illinois will pick up trash and debris along 1,800 miles of
riverbank. Six states and 72 counties are represented.
ORSANCO (The Ohio River Valley
Water Sanitation Commission) is the regional coordinator for the
event. The Metropolitan Sewer District is the local coordinator
with assistance from Louisville Metro Government. Local
sponsorship assistance includes LG&E, Louisville Water Company
and MSD. Coverage from your news staff could help promote
volunteer turnout and would be greatly appreciated.
Below is a listing of the site
locations in Louisville Metro:
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Hayes Kennedy Park (Public,
not manned, supplies should be picked up at Juniper Beach
area)
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Juniper
Beach Area (Public)
Lime Kiln Lane at River Road (Fire Station)
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Cox Park
(Public)
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Eva
Bandman Park (Public)
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Riverwalk (Public)
10th and Main Streets
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Shawnee
Park (Public)
Broadway at the River
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Riverview Park (Public)
Greenwood Road and Cane Run Road
If
you have questions please call Bud Schardein at 540-6346, or
volunteers may contact Becky Bennett at 540-6552 or Diane Secor
at 540-6502.
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