Sumter-area volunteers can participate in annual Earth Day stream cleanup

Published: March 20, 2012

Carolina Clear image by: Clemson University

SUMTER — Join with Sumter Stormwater Solutions to help keep area waterways clean of trash and pollution during the 2012 Earth Day Stream Cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon March 31 along Turkey Creek.

Volunteers should meet at Bethany Baptist Church, 350 E. Red Bay Road. For more information, contact Mary Caflisch at 803-865-1216, ext. 122, or mnevins@clemson.edu.

Turkey Creek is an urban stream that drains much of the stormwater that flows from roads and neighborhoods in Sumter. Mark Earth Day by volunteering to pick up trash along the creek.

Volunteers should wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Trash bags, water and gloves will be provided.

A waiver (available on site) is required for all volunteers. A parent/guardian must sign a waiver for all volunteers under age 18. Unaccompanied youth must be at least 14 years old. An adult must stay on site to supervise any youth group of three people or more. Registration is not required.

Sumter Stormwater Solutions is a regional collaboration involving the Carolina Clear program in partnership with communities and educators from universities, state agencies and nonprofits.

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Carolina Clear
Carolina Clear is a stormwater education and awareness program of the Clemson University Restoration Institute and the Center for Watershed Excellence. The program’s goal is to minimize polluted stormwater runoff by educating the general public, youth, builders, developers, homeowners and government officials about how they can keep water in the state’s streams, rivers and basins as clean as possible.