Posted on by Helena Kotala

Cleanin’ up.

Canoes full of old tires, rusty metal, and garbage bags full of bottles and cans were not an uncommon sight on the Juniata River last Sunday, as 55 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds floated down 6 miles of river as part of the 2nd Annual Juniata River Cleanup, hosted by Keep Huntingdon County Beautiful and Rothrock Outfitters.

These two were a trash-collection machine!
These two were a trash-collection machine!
Evan did a great job maneuvering "The Barge", which was used to collect larger items.
Evan did a great job maneuvering “The Barge”, which was used to collect larger items.

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Despite high and muddy water conditions, we collected 147 tires and 4.33 tons of trash! The Juniata is that much cleaner!

Tony and Greg work together to move a washing machine.
Tony and Greg work together to move a washing machine.
Pop-up camping frame=biggest find of the day.
Pop-up camping frame=biggest find of the day.
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Plastic baby legs=weirdest find of the day.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped out!

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Also, thank you to Boxer's Cafe for the delicious lunch!
Also, thank you to Boxer’s Cafe for the delicious lunch!

 

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