In Coordination with the Lorain County Metro Parks,
and Sponsored by Poly One and Rock For Water…
We proudly present the
8th Annual Black River Clean-Up
May 2 & 3, 2020
POSTPONED — DATE TBD
Eventually, someday… hopefully this fall…
Check-in begins at 9:00am
Lunch starts at 1:00pm
Locations:
Lakeside Landing
“Cromwell” / East Side Industrial Park
Hot Waters
French Creek Nature Center — KAYAKS & LUNCH**
Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and don’t forget sunscreen.
We have all the other supplies including gloves, bags, buckets, grabbers, and water for refilling reusable bottles.
Other giveaways available (t-shirts, water bottles, etc.) but we cannot guarantee enough for everyone. Please share.
Saturday, May 2
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
Lunch will follow at French Creek Nature Center.
FREE LUNCH is at French Creek Nature Center!
4530 Colorado Ave. (611), Sheffield
1:00 – 3:00PM
Family-friendly activities.
Sunday, May 3
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
REGISTRATION* FORM BELOW
Check-in Location: TBD*
Sunday is “Clean up the Clean-Up day”.
*Registration REQUIRED as the check-in location will be determined based on Saturday’s results.
Lunch will follow.
organizers of the
Annual Black River Clean-Up
110.6+ Tons of marine debris have been
recycled, re-purposed, or relocated in 7 years
in 2018, 296 volunteers collected:
8,800 lbs. TRASH + 438 TIRES + 2,610 lbs. SCRAP METAL = 12.69 TONS
in 2017, 320 volunteers collected:
20,500 lbs. TRASH + 254 TIRES + 1,360 lbs. SCRAP METAL = 14.39 TONS
in 2016, 385 volunteers collected:
20,330 lbs. TRASH + 115 TIRES + 3,485 lbs. SCRAP METAL = 18.38 TONS
in 2015, 422 volunteers collected:
13.75 tons TRASH + 546 TIRES + 1,090 lbs. SCRAP METAL = 25.42 TONS
in 2014, 280 volunteers collected:
19.29 tons TRASH + 125 TIRES + 660 lbs. SCRAP METAL = 22 TONS
in 2013, 255 volunteers collected:
3.87 tons TRASH + 105 TIRES + 1,800 lbs. SCRAP METAL = 6.5 TONS
