Trinity River Refuge National Public Lands Day Cleanup Results

LIBERTY, September 27, 2010 - Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge along with the Friends of Trinity River Refuge hosted a trash cleanup day at the Hwy 105 Trinity River bridge on September 25th.

LHS Science Class Filling Up 18 Foot Trailer

The cleanup event was part of a national effort for National Publics Lands Day. Nearly 55 volunteers assisted in picking up litter and filling an entire 7’ x 18’ trailer, with an estimated total of 2,000 pounds. Aluminum cans were separated for recycling.

Cub Scouts Pack Clean Up Crew

Special thanks go to Ms. Penny Taylor of Liberty High School who brought 38 Environmental Science students to the event, many with colorful tee shirts promoting the cleanup. Other volunteers included 10 Cub Scouts from Dayton Pack 8 and 4 Refuge Volunteers.