Thank you volunteers! Big Sweep 2011 removed more than 5 tons of litter from local waterways.
Catawba Lands Conservancy volunteers clean a section of McAlpine Creek

A little elbow grease goes a long way to clean up local creeks and lakes.

More than 400 people took part in our annual cleanup of creeks and lakes on October 1. The litter was mainly bottles, cans, and food wrappers.

In addition to removing 572 bags of garbage and 16 tires, Big Sweepers hauled in:

• A bowling ball,

• A marshmallow shooter and

• A shower curtain!

Visit our facebook page to see pictures of the event, feel free to add your own!