Post by jlibs on Sept 18, 2008 15:12:35 GMT -5
I am passing this along as a favor to the Westfield Watershed Association. Please forward this to interested parties as this is a worthwhile endeavor.
NEWS RELEASE
Date:� September 15, 2008
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Mark Damon Phone: 572-9991
Westfield River Clean-up Volunteers Needed
Westfield, MA -- The Westfield River Watershed Association (WRWA) will hold its annual clean-up of the Westfield River on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. until about 1 p.m.� This effort is part of the Source-to-Sea Clean-up being carried out by numerous groups along the Connecticut River and its tributaries.
The clean-up focuses on trash left along the banks of the river, so most volunteers don�t actually go into the river.� Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
Volunteers should wear work clothes, bring work gloves and river boots, if possible.� Meet at the WG&E power substation on Meadow St. in Westfield.� After a brief orientation, groups will be sent to trashy places in Westfield and neighboring towns.� For further information, call Mark Damon at 572-9991.� Heavy rain cancels. ##
Kathy Meyer, WRWA
413 568-4252
NEWS RELEASE
Date:� September 15, 2008
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Mark Damon Phone: 572-9991
Westfield River Clean-up Volunteers Needed
Westfield, MA -- The Westfield River Watershed Association (WRWA) will hold its annual clean-up of the Westfield River on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. until about 1 p.m.� This effort is part of the Source-to-Sea Clean-up being carried out by numerous groups along the Connecticut River and its tributaries.
The clean-up focuses on trash left along the banks of the river, so most volunteers don�t actually go into the river.� Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
Volunteers should wear work clothes, bring work gloves and river boots, if possible.� Meet at the WG&E power substation on Meadow St. in Westfield.� After a brief orientation, groups will be sent to trashy places in Westfield and neighboring towns.� For further information, call Mark Damon at 572-9991.� Heavy rain cancels. ##
Kathy Meyer, WRWA
413 568-4252