Extreme Rock Creek Makeover
- by Brandon Fuller on Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Take a peek into the Creek next time you’re jogging in Rock Creek Park and you’ll see some nasty stuff. Somehow, DC’s aquatic artery has become a magnet for plastic bags, cans, clothing, boxes, etc.
There is nothing more tragic than the sight of mallard ducks swimming to avoid oncoming litter. Take a couple hours next Saturday (April 4) and help give Rock Creek an Extreme Makeover with Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment (FORCE).
FORCE is a local non-profit that works to restore Rock Creek through education, advocacy and projects throughout the year. The annual Extreme Clean-Up is FORCE’s biggest effort that organizes groups at every point along the Creek for three hours of trash pick-up. This year will be the 21st annual clean-up with 40 sites along the Creek.
By going to FORCE’s website, you can locate a site near you and sign-up. All you need to bring are comfortable clothes and shoes. Invite your friends.
Sign-up to participate in the Rock Creek Extreme Clean-Up on FORCE’s site. I’ll see you there!
Photo Credit: Flickr CC user NCinDC
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Brandon Fuller has written 178 stories on this site.
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
