Ohio River Sweep Volunteers Needed

 

The 2018 Ohio River Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, along the shoreline 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.

 

All those interested in volunteering for this event can visit the website www.OhioRiverSweep.org to find a list of locations. Trash bags are provided and each volunteer will receive a free T-shirt. Volunteers may also call 1-800-359-3977 for more information.

 

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