Howard Hosts Successful River Clean-Up

STONINGTON- In celebration of Earth Day, State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) and a group of enthusiastic volunteers armed with masks, gloves and trash bags set out along the Pawcatuck River ¬last weekend, in an effort to clean-up debris and litter near the river.

“I want to thank everyone who came out and joined us for the clean-up, and a special thanks for the crew at the Stonington Transfer Station. I was amazed we that in a few hours, we were able to collect 480 lbs. of trash from the banks of the Pawcatuck River,” said Rep. Howard. “Taking part in the clean-up, I became more aware of the volume of trash thrown out of cars and into the Pawcatuck River. We all need to be cognizant of how to dispose of our trash and what it does to important natural resources.”

Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22 each year as a day meant to increase awareness of environmental problems, but also a time for many communities to gather together to clean up litter, plant trees, or simply reflect on the beauty of nature.

Rep. Howard added, “As encouraging as it is to get so much cleaned up, it’s disappointing that it was there. This is our District, let’s work together to keep it clean!!”