Clean River Project for Riverkeeper Sweep

198 Central Avenue,White Plains NY 10607

01 May, 2021

Description

Join Westchester Parks Foundation's volunteer citizen science project taking place in White Plains along the Bronx River Reservation. This program addresses floatable trash, one of the three major water quality issues on the Bronx River. Volunteers participate in real science, through hands-on experiences. The information we will collect helps find the sources and stops trash from entering the river in the first place. The project engages volunteers by promoting outreach to local businesses whose products end up in and along the river, especially uniting messaging around the harm to our waterways caused by non-biodegradable products. Volunteers will wear waders in the river & help us count the bottles, cans, straws, & more we find in the trash boom. This day's project is one of the many locations taking place to celebrate the 10th annual Riverkeeper Sweep ! VOLUNTEERS MUST ARRIVE ON SITE WITH THEIR OWN MASK & PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING We will meet at the Westchester County Center Parking Lot East & walk the path to the project site together. Waders, gloves & trash bags will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. If you have questions please contact [email protected] Hope to see you there! Westchester Parks Foundation engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system.