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 28th. The cleanup event was part of a national effort for National Public Lands Day. Nearly 30 volunteers assisted in picking up litter and filling an entire 7’ x 18’ trailer and back of a pick-up truck. The 175 filled trash bags, 10 tires, and even a commode totaled some 2,000 pounds. Aluminum cans were separated for recycling but only about 3 pounds were collected. The cleanup crew consisted of Scout Troop 8 from Dayton, Liberty High School students representing the 1,000 Club, National Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society, Friends of Trinity River Refuge, American Conservation Experience team, and refuge staff.
Trinity River Refuge National Public Lands Day Cleanup Results
