River cleanup dates announced

St. Joseph County Conservation District officials have announced details related to the 2024 River Cleanup series.

This marks the 14th season of the agency-sponsored event. The four cleanups are:

June 22 – Swan Creek. Specific location to be announced.
July 19 – Prairie River, from Hoshel Road in Lockport Township to Sauganash Country Club. This event is on a Friday.
Aug. 13 – Nottawa Creek, from Rawson’s King Mill County Park in Leonidas Township to the M-66 bridge. This cleanup is on a Tuesday.
Sept. 21 – Portage River, from North Fisher Lake Road in Park Township to Carpenter Road in Lockport Township.
All events start at 9:30 a.m. Specific information will be available as the first cleanup nears, according to coordinator Shaun Grace.