Clean up the Haw this Saturday

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:10:34 -0400
From: Bynum FrontPorch
Subject: Saturday >> Clean up the Haw!

This Saturday on March 20th, teams of volunteers will be cleaning up trash along the banks of the Haw River, on the islands, and around access areas like bridges.  Bynum Front Porch will be supporting the effort with our own team.  Come join us and you’ll be helping the river and it’s watershed by getting trash cleaned up that’s hazardous

to water quality and river life..

The Haw River Assembly’s (HRA) office is right here in Bynum and we are delighted to partner with them on this event.  We’ll be meeting at the Hwy 15-501 at Haw River parking area right at the bridge and dam from 10AM until 1pm.  The Haw River Assembly will supply the bags and tally sheets to record the kinds of trash found.  (We’ll get

our entry into the “Weird Trash Award” for the most unusual find of the day!) Local businesses make contributions to sponsor the Clean-up, the proceeds are used to support our clean water  and school education programs. HRA asks all volunteers to sign the “Assumption of Risk” form that our team leader will provide.

Be prepared:

Wear rugged clothes, and shoes that can get muddy or wet.

Use work gloves (HRA will supply some, or bring your favorites).

Bring a snack or bag lunch and water.

TRASH CLEAN-UP TIPS
Safety first:  Always wear puncture proof gloves to pick up broken glass and sharp or rusted metal. Be very careful if there is traffic nearby (wear an orange safety vest provided). Make sure all children are safe and closely supervised.

Large Items: if possible drag appliances and other large items up to the roadside.  If too heavy, note on your tally sheet what you found and we’ll try to arrange removal later.

Recycling:  Many cans and bottles near or in the river are too dirty to recycle and must be trashed –use your own judgment.  Excessive dirt can foul up the glass and metal recycling equipment.

Trash Habitats: Sometimes trash that has been in the woods or river a LONG time has become a habitat for an animal or insect colony, and you may decide it’s better to just leave it alone.

Come join in on Saturday!