The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP), in collaboration with the NJ Clean Communities programs in Hunterdon and Mercer Counties and the NJ Park Service, successfully hosted the 7th Annual Delaware River Cleanup on September 21. This year’s event saw over 300 dedicated volunteers gather at 21 locations along the Delaware River, resulting in the collection of an astounding 22 tons of trash.
“Our WCPA crew was really pleased with the turnout. Students, parents, and retirees all joined forces to clear hundreds of pounds of trash along the Delaware at Washington Crossing State Park. It was a fun and rewarding day for everyone!” exclaimed Annette Earling, Washington Crossing Park Association Executive Director.
The cleanup effort spanned from the Delaware Water Gap, NJ, down to Duck Island at the Abbott Marshlands in Hamilton. An additional on-water cleanup was conducted at the Giving Pond in Bucks County, PA. Volunteers worked tirelessly to remove debris and restore the river’s natural beauty, furthering the community’s commitment to preserving this vital waterway.
This year’s turnout was over 300 volunteers, and there was a record amount of waste. The event continues to gain momentum, adding new sites and 70 more volunteers since last year.
You can also make a difference by picking up litter in your neighborhood. Every small effort helps protect our waterways and natural spaces.
If you see someone dumping or involved in illegal activities at any State Park, call the NJDEP at 1-877-927-6337 (1-877-WARN DEP).
For information about the Delaware River Greenway Partnership, see this link: https://www.delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org
For information about New Jersey Clean Communities, visit this link: https://www.njclean.org
