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April 18, 2013

Volunteers Needed for Yough River Cleanup

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Allegheny CleanWays is seeking volunteers to help clean debris and junk from the Youghiogheny River in the city and upstream.

Sessions will be held May 17, 18 and 19 in Elizabeth Twp., McKeesport and Sutersville, a spokeswoman said.

The cleanup is part of CleanWays' "Tireless Project," a collaborative effort between several organizations to pick up trash and debris along Western Pennsylvania rivers. The project was launched in 2003 by the Three Rivers Rowing Association in partnership with Nat Stone, a freelance writer and rower who was horrified by the enormous volume of tires along the city's riverbanks.

Since 2003, more than 2,600 volunteers have collected 173 tons of debris, including 2,170 tires and 310 bags of recyclables from the rivers' shores.

At two of the events, CleanWays plans to have its boat, the "Rachel Carson," as well as canoes from the state Fish and Boat Commission. Volunteers can also bring their own canoes, the spokeswoman said. Pre-registration is required to use the state-owned canoes.

On May 17, the group will meet at 5 p.m. at the boat launch under the Boston Bridge. Volunteers will work with Allegheny Land Trust and others. (Registration.)

The following day, May 18, CleanWays and Three Rivers Waterkeeper will gather in the city from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a site to be announced.

Then, on May 19, the group will partner with Westmoreland CleanWays, Westmoreland Conservation District and others at the Sutersville boat launch, corner of First Avenue and Cedar Street, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CleanWays will supply refreshments and supplies, but volunteers should wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots.

For more information, visit the group's website, call (412) 381-1301 or email executive director Myrna Newman.

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