Saturday's Fall Mississippi River Cleanup, which was sponsored by the University's Outdoor Endeavors, included international students and members of the wrestling team, said Ivan Bartha, Coordinator for Experiential Programs. Outdoor Endeavors is part of the Office of Sport Facilities & Campus Recreation here on campus.
Outdoor Endeavors started its Adopt A River Project in May 2006 with about 12 participants, eight of whom were Outdoor Endeavors student staff members, according to Bartha. Outdoor Endeavors is responsible for bi-annual clean up projects from the Newman Center to the St. Cloud Dam through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Program.
"We knew we were on to something good then and still believe today that the Mississippi River is the cornerstone of our community and campus," Bartha said. "It deserves our attention and care."
The trash ranged from cigarette butts to old construction materials. Among the unusual items hauled off the river bank were steel pipe and a sleeping bag, according to Bartha.
"This has been the biggest turnout by far, and the help we received from the wrestling team was outstanding" Bartha said.
The next river clean-up is scheduled for May, 2008 as part of National River Clean Up Week.
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