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2009 OHIO RIVER SWEEP SET FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 20
The 20th annual Ohio
River Sweep is set for Saturday, June 20, 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)
- Shawnee Park
(Public)
Broadway at the River
- Riverview Park
(Public)
Greenwood Road and Cane Run Road
Volunteers may
contact Becky Bennett at 540-6552.
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