CROW River Cleanup 2014 - Crow River Organization of Water

CROW River Cleanup
2014
The Crow River Cleanup Day has evolved and grown over the past eleven years. The
Crow River Organization of Water (CROW) is a 10 County Joint Powers Organization
aimed at preserving and protecting the Crow River and its tributaries. It has helped
coordinate over 2,852 volunteers in a watershed-wide clean up day to remove over 64.3
tons of trash from 424.55 miles of shoreline on the Crow River and its tributaries. We
are very proud of our volunteers and sponsors, who have collectively served 10, 798
hours, without their determination and tremendous effort, this project would not be
successful.
Brownton/Stewart
Nine, smile filled, volunteers collected 450 pounds from a one mile stretch of the Buffalo Creek,
which is a major tributary to the South Fork Crow River.
Beebe Lake
In their first year out, 19
volunteers on Beebe Lake
collected 675 pounds of
rubbish from a 6 mile stretch.
Their efforts help protect
waterbodies in Wright County.
Biscay
In their 9th consecutive year, 8 hardworking Biscay volunteers collected 200 pounds from 2
miles of shoreline along the South Fork Crow River. Look at those pipes!
Cokato
27 amazing volunteers found 300
pounds of recyclables and garbage
in a 0.5 mile area. Each person
was out for 5.5 hours and definitely
worked up an appetite.
Delano
A whopping 32
hardworking volunteers
gathered 250 pounds
of litter from 2 miles of
the South Fork Crow
River. Full of heart and
smiles this group did a
fantastic job.
Delano Sportsman’s Group
Four Delano Sportman’s Group members collected 250 pounds in a one mile area along the
Crow River. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Forest City
In their 11 years as part of the North
Fork Crow River cleanup, 21 dedicated
volunteers from the Forest City crew
combed a 2 mile area and collected 450
pounds of litter. Whoa!
Hanover
In their 11th year, one of our longest
running groups, had 22 eager volunteers
collect approximately 200 pound from the
shoreline of the Crow River. Collectively
the group spent 66 hours finding bottles,
computer monitors, floatables, and much
more.
Hanover - Saint Michael
This dynamic husband and wife team collected 100 pounds
from a lengthy 4 mile stretch along the Crow River. This pair
continues to demonstrate a heart for stewardship.
Hutchinson
In 11 amazing years, the
Hutchinson team has had
388 volunteers. This year,
22 volunteers worked
a collective 88 hours to
remove 600 pounds of
rubbish from 2 miles of
shoreline along the South
Fork Crow River. Keep up
the good work!
Lake Allie and Lake Preston
This 13 person group covered 10 miles of Lake Allie and through their hard work,
they collected 150 pounds of plastic, rubber, glass, and paper. This group is doing a
wonderful job of keeping one of Renville County’s treasures beautiful!
Lake Koronis
This enthusiastic pair of volunteers collected 20 pounds of litter from 4 miles
Lake Koronis and opened a path for canoe access between Lake Koronis and Rice
Lake.
Manannah
This trio collected 500
pounds of junk from a 13
mile stretch of the Middle
Fork Crow River, all
while paddling! What a
wonderful way to enjoy and
protect the resource.
Paynesville
In a rather successful morning, 21 Trail
Guards and famillies met in Paynesville and
picked up 500 pounds of metal, wood, plastic,
and cigarettes from 2 miles. In the last 10
years, a cumulative total of 388 volunteers
have been spent cleaning on shoreline in this
area. Wow!
Saint Michael
11 joyful and eager volunteers
scoured for garbage along 1 mile
of the Crow River and Regal
Creek Tributary. With a total of 33
volunteer hours, the group collected
350 pounds, which including a
usable trailer.
Watertown
During their
adventurous
morning, 17
individuals
volunteered a total of
51 hours protecting
the South Fork Crow
from pollution.
Within a 2 mile
stretch, the group
collected 170 pounds.
Looks like quite the
adventure!
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Sponsor’s Name
City, County
Crow River Organization of Water Watershed Wide
(coordination & volunteers) DNR Adopt-a-River Program Watershed Wide
(donated gloves & bags)
Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District Kandiyohi/Meeker/Stearns
(cash donation & volunteers)
North Fork Crow River Watershed District
Kandiyohi/Meeker/Pope/Stearns
(cash donation & volunteers)
Carver County Land & Water Services (cash donation)
City of Watertown (donated trash removal)
Trinity Lutheran (volunteers)
Boy Scout Troop #3538 Watertown, Carver
Watertown, Carver
Plymouth, Hennepin
(volunteers)
Cenex (donated pizzas)
Culligan
Paynesville, Kandiyohi
Willmar, Kandiyohi
(donated bottled water)
West Central Sanitation
Willmar, Kandiyohi
(donated trash removal)
Spruce Ridge Landfill/Waste Management (donated trash removal) Brownton/Stewart Girl Scout Troop #30856
Chaska, Carver
Glencoe, McLeod
(volunteers) 3M (volunteers)
Subway (donated sandwiches)
City of Hutchinson (donated trash removal, equipment, and volunteers)
South Fork Crow River Association (volunteers)
Forest City Township
(donated trash removal)
Pizza Ranch
(donated pizzas)
Brown/Stewart, McLeod
Hutchinson, McLeod
Hutchinson, McLeod
Hutchinson, McLeod
Hutchinson, McLeod
Forest City, Meeker
Litchfield, Meeker
Meeker County
Litchfield, Meeker
Lake Allie Lake Association Lakeside, Renville
(donated trash removal)
(volunteers)
Rice Lake Association (volunteers)
Crow River Trail Guards (volunteers)
Boy Scout Troop #547
Eden Valley, Stearns
Paynesville, Stearns
Albertville, Wright
Sponsor’s Name
(volunteers)
Wright Soil and Water Conservation District
(cash donation)
Cub Foods
City, County
Buffalo, Wright
Buffalo, Wright
(discount on bottled water & cookies)
Culligan Buffalo, Wright
(donated bottled water)
Subway
Cokato, Wright
(donated sandwiches)
City of Cokato (donated dumpster)
Brooks Lake Association Cokato, Wright
Cub Scout Pack #273 (volunteers)
Unhinged Pizza
Delano, Wright
(volunteers)
(donated pizzas)
City of Delano (donated trash removal)
Randy’s Environmental Services
(donated dumpster)
Delano Sportsmen Club
(volunteers & trash removal)
Boy Scout Troop #563 (volunteers)
City of Hanover (donated trash removal)
River Inn of Hanover
(donated pizzas)
Hanover Area River Team
(HART – volunteers)
Wright County Compost & Recycling
(donated trash removal)
Girl Scout Troop #15011 (volunteers)
City of Rockford
(donated trash removal)
Crow River Sports (printed t-shirts)
Beebe Lake Association
(volunteers)
St. Michael Area River Team
(SMART – volunteers)
Subway
(donated sandwiches)
City of St. Michael (donated trash removal & equipment)
Cokato, Wright
Delano, Wright
Delano, Wright
Delano, Wright
Delano, Wright
Hanover, Wright
Hanover, Wright
Hanover, Wright
Hanover, Wright
Monticello, Wright
Montrose, Wright
Rockford, Wright
Rockford, Wright
St. Michael, Wright
St. Michael,Wright
St. Michael,Wright
St. Michael, Wright