OHIO RIVER SWEEP 2016 DATE ANNOUNCED

The Ohio River Sweep 2016 has been scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2016, along the shorelines of the Ohio River and many of its tributaries.  Volunteers are needed for this massive event.

The Ohio River Sweep is a riverbank cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River and beyond.  This is the largest environmental event of its kind and encompasses six states.

"Save the date! We need past volunteers and new volunteers for Ohio River Sweep 2016!" said Lisa Cochran, Program Manager. Each volunteer will receive a free T-shirt.

People who want to volunteer for this event can visit the website www.OhioRiverSweep.org for more details.  Locations will be posted in early spring.

The Ohio River Sweep is sponsored by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) and other environmental agencies from Pennsylvania to Illinois.  ORSANCO is the water pollution control agency for the Ohio River and its tributaries.

For further information about the Ohio River Sweep, contact Lisa Cochran at 1-800-359-3977, or visit www.OhioRiverSweep.org.