River cleanup schedule set

Here’s a reminder that the St. Joseph County Conservation District is staging the first of its four river cleanup events next week.

Volunteers are still being sought for Monday’s cleanup of the St. Joseph River in Leonidas Township. Work will start at 9:30 a.m. from Farrand Road to Jacksonburg Road.

Volunteers should show up by 9:15. Grace said water, snacks and transportation to and from start points and end points are provided.

Grace can be reached at 269-467-6336, ext. 5.

The rest of the schedule for 2023 is: July 15 on the Rocky River, from Null Road in Flowerfield Township to Hanks Tavern on the River in Three Rivers; Aug. 5 on the Fawn River, from Fawn River Kayak to Big Hill Road; Aug. 28 on the Portage River from Portage Lake in Mendon Township to Parkville Road.