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2022 Elk River Cleanup – Saturday, April 2, 2022

Each spring, KALB holds a cleanup day to remove debris from roadsides, public lands, and waterways around Limestone County.

DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 2nd from 8:00 am to noon. 

LOCATION    West Limestone –  Hatchery Road Boat Launch off Hwy. 99 in West Limestone

SPONSORS: We are grateful to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for their sponsorship and support of this event.  We are also thankful for the support of Keep Alabama Beautiful in partnership with the Alabama Department of Transportation.

BREAKFAST:  Donuts and coffee provided to volunteers at 8:00 am.

LUNCH:  Lunch will be provided to volunteers at noon.

REGISTRATION:   Please email KALB at KALBCares@gmail.com or call 256-233-8000 to let us know you will be participating.  This information is helpful to ensure we have enough supplies and provisions for breakfast and lunch. Registration is not required to participate; however, is helpful to organizers.

HOLD HARMLESS:   All adult participants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement which will be available on the day of the event. All participants under the age of 18 must have a Consent Form and Hold Harmless Agreement for Minors signed by a parent or legal guardian.  All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

SUPPLIES:   Trash bags, gloves, vests, and litter grabbers will be provided by TVA, KALB, and KAB.  Gloves will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.  Participants may bring rakes, shovels, chains, waders and other equipment, if desired, to help remove difficult debris.

PROPER DRESS:   Participants should wear long pants and footwear appropriate for the work to be done.  No sandals. 

 WATERCRAFT:  Boats, canoes, and kayaks are welcomed to help remove litter from the Elk River and other waterways as appropriate.  All required safety equipment must be on board.

Contact KALB with questions by calling 256-233-8000 or email KALBcares@gmail.com.

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