WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Officials affiliated with the St. Joseph County Conservation District’s river cleanup program are calling 2021 a success.
The conservation district was able to conduct its full slate of five cleanups during a three-month window that concluded with a makeup event Sept. 11.
Carolyn Grace, conservation district executive director, said between the five events, 54 people participated in 2021. That was down by 25 people a year earlier.
She estimated about 1,000 pounds of debris, including 16 tires, were collected overall this summer.
A schedule featuring dates and locations for the 2022 season will be released by March.
