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The 14th year of St. Joseph County Conservation District’s annual River Cleanup series starts this weekend with work concentrating on a waterway new to the agency.
Conservation District officials and community volunteers will tackle a stretch of Swan Creek in Colon. Event organizers said the route is less than two miles, making it a good option for anyone interested in a quick volunteer opportunity.
Eric Pretzlav, who is coordinating the four 2024 events for the Centreville-based agency, said Saturday will mark the first time Swan Creek is a part of the Conservation District’s River Cleanup itinerary.
Saturday’s route will follow Swan Creek to the St. Joseph River. He estimated the route will cover a mile and a half.
Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call the Conservation District so organizers can coordinate kayak or canoe rental, as well as plan food for lunch. It can be reached at 467-6336, Ext. 5.
Prospective volunteers interested in using their own watercraft are welcome to show up; transportation back to the launch site will be available.
The event starts at 9:30 a.m. Participants are asked to arrive by 9:15 a.m. and park in the lot at the corner of State and Goodell streets.
