"Leaving it better than you found it" was the
theme of this years Red Deer River Cleanup campaign that was held on June 3,
2012 in Red Deer. This annual event was sponsored by The City of Red Deer, Nova
Chemicals, Tim Hortons, and the Central Alberta Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Canada.
It was perfect weather for the 102 passionate volunteers who
helped gather garbage along the Red Deer River and its tributaries within the
city of Red Deer. People from the community which included members from Trout
Unlimited enjoyed a rewarding experience knowing that they were making a
difference. These volunteers focused their energy on 14 kilometers of river and
creek shoreline with about 650 kilograms of garage being collected. This
substantial amount of garbage reflects the necessity for continued education to
strengthen the message of the importance of keeping our waterways and riparian
areas clean. Our TU chapter believes that it is important to develop a
community that has a strong environmental conscious that celebrates many Green
initiatives.
Doug Pullen
Trout Unlimited is proud to support the two cleanup
campaigns that are held annually (spring and fall). Activities like these keep
people connected with their natural environment and bring awareness to the
importance of our rivers and streams and the water within them.
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