Volunteers remove more than 9,000 lbs of trash from Tennessee River

[Lee Arbach TBP]

(CNN)In an epic cleanup effort, volunteers removed more than 9,000 pounds of trash from the Tennessee River, one of the dirtiest rivers in the country.

Over the course of three days earlier this month, volunteers with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and Johnsonville State Historic Park rid the river of 9,208 pounds of trash, using a 25-foot aluminum work boat to traverse the river and clean shorelines, a news release stated.
“That’s how the change for our river will happen: through local partners and individuals who are eager about taking ownership to protect and improve their beautiful river community,” said Kathleen Gibi, executive director of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful. “It’s been truly inspiring for us to see these change makers take action — especially with the local leadership from Johnsonville State Historic Park.”

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/18/us/tennessee-river-clean-up-trnd/index.html

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