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14 bags and 595 pounds of trash just from this one single spot!

ByJames "Opa" Carnahan

This will be a multi day event as there is still so much trash in these waters! Summit Metro Parks reached out to us on this one and we thank them for their assistance. I will throw a couple other pics in the comments too. This is all from just one storm sewer outfall from Akron and why we desperately need to get some strategic booms in strategic places. Feel free to share as it helps us show politicos and property owners what is out there and that we #riverkeepersOhio can help!

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Opa Runs and Chris from South Street Ministries

We spent the morning running through the booms with Chris of South Street Ministries and collecting 9 bags of trash and a TV at 143 pounds.

ByJames "Opa" Carnahan

They will be assisting with cleaning out the booms going forward. Today was “training” with Chris so he can train his crews. Dave was here too but had to leave before pictures were taken!

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