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2008 OHIO RIVER SWEEP
SET FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 21
The 19th annual Ohio
River Sweep is set for Saturday, June 21, 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:
- Hayes Kennedy
Park (Public, not manned, supplies should be picked up at
Juniper Beach area)
- Juniper Beach Area
(Public)
Lime Kiln Lane at River Road (Fire Station)
- Cox Park (Public)
- Eva Bandman Park
(Public)
- Riverwalk (Public)
10th and Main Streets
- Shawnee Park
(Public)
Broadway at the River
- Riverview Park
(Public)
Greenwood Road and Cane Run Road
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