The Clinton County CleanScapes Project has announced Summer Cleanup Events in Clinton and Lycoming counties for dates in June, July and August. Volunteers are needed for each of the events.

The events will be held--

· June 23 - Grugan Twp., Clinton County. Join CCC as they remove man-made debris from the West Branch Susquehanna River and from scenic Rt. 120 roadway starting at the PennDot Rest Stop on Rt. 120 West to Lazy Lane. Vehicle parking off of Rt. 120 at “Whetham Cut” pull-off. Canoe/kayak shuttle service and kayak rentals are available by calling Rock, River & Trail Outfitters at 570-748-1818. Pre-registration required by 12 noon on June 21.

· July 28 - Woodward Twp., Clinton County. Join CCC, Sunken Treasure Scuba Shop & Citizen Hose Co. Water Rescue members during the 4th Annual West Branch Susquehanna River & Roadway cleanup event. Boaters will launch from Farrandsville Rd. and hikers will cleanup scenic Farrandsville Rd. Canoe/kayak shuttle service and kayak rentals are available by calling Rock, River & Trail Outfitters at 570-748-1818. Pre-registration required by 12 noon on July 26.

· August 11 - Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County. Join CCC & Jersey Shore Borough as they remove man-made debris from the lower reach of Pine Creek to the West Branch Susquehanna River and end at the Jersey Shore boat launch. Canoe/kayak shuttle service and kayak rentals are available by calling Rock, River & Trail Outfitters at 570-748-1818. Pre-registration required by 12 noon on August 9. Updates forthcoming.

Photographers are encouraged to volunteer! If the volunteer does not own a camera, volunteers will be provided film, a disk or disposable camera. The cost of film developing will be paid through CCC with the understanding that one copy of the photographs will become the property of CCC and will be used for educational purposes.

Refreshment Coordinators will deliver lunches and drinks to the cleanup site, bake, and/or set up the picnic style luncheon.

Pre-registration for all events are required no later than two days prior to the cleanup event. Gloves, bags and safety vests will be provided. Long pants, shirts and closed toed shoes are mandatory. Youth 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Project funded in part by: CCC Members, DCNR’s Shikellamy State Park & Sproul State Forest, Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation, PA CleanWays , Clinton County. Commissioners, Wayne Twp. Landfill, PENNDOT, Avery Dennison & Dominion.

Questions about driving directions and event registrations should be sent to CCC Project Director Elisabeth Lynch at 570-893-4123 or elynch@clintoncountypa.com .

For more information, visit the Clinton County CleanScapes Project webpage .

6/15/2007