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The St. Joseph County Conservation District has announced the dates and locations for its ninth “River Cleanup” campaign.
The 2019 effort kicks off June 1 on the Prairie River, starting at Findley Road in Nottawa Township and ending at Lake Templene.
Next, a stretch of the Fawn River will be cleared June 15 starting at Dickinson Road in White Pigeon Township and concluding at Haybridge Road in Florence Township.
The third cleanup in June will take place on the 29th on the Prairie River. It will start at Canoe Park on North Clark Street in Centreville and finish at Hoshel Road in Lockport Township.
The longest stretch of the season will cover 4 1/2 miles July 13 on the Prairie River, from Hoshel Road to Sauganash Golf Course south of Three Rivers.
The final two cleanups will take place on the Pigeon River: July 27 from South Kalamazoo Street in White Pigeon Township to Blue School Road in Mottville Township, and Aug. 10 in Mottville Township from Vistula Road to Thomas Road for a quick 2 1/2 mile stretch.
All cleanups start at 9:30 a.m., and watercraft, tools, lunch and return transportation to vehicles will be provided.
The agency is issuing a call-out to prospective volunteers. More information can be found on its website: stjoecountycd.com.
