Each spring, many Citizens Energy Group employees enjoy participating in the annual White River Clean Up, organized by nonprofit organization Friends of the White River. Due to the pandemic and the cancellation of many in-person events, this volunteer opportunity has been reimagined.
Now through October 1, individuals are invited to join the “Clean Our Watershed” initiative. The goal is to reduce visual pollution by cleaning up areas along the White River, its tributary streams, and other features that make up the watershed. You can pick up litter near waterways, in a local park, around a school, or on the street where you live.
Participants are asked to record what types of litter they pick up, when, and where to help Friends of the White River develop a strategy to target areas where illegal dumping is an ongoing issue. Visit https://friendsofwhiteriver.org/ and click on “Clean Our Watershed” from the “Current Projects” tab. From there, find instructions for using a mobile app or a data form for tracking litter you collect.
You can use the hashtag #CleanOurWatershed on social media to share photos of you and your family members taking part. Also, be sure to track your volunteer hours and send to Jennifer Mentink at jmentink@citizensenergygroup.com.
Please practice safety by wearing gloves and bright colors while following CDC guidelines, including social distancing.
