LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Volunteers took care of the trash to help keep the Ottawa River clean. Around 100 people volunteered at the annual Ottawa River Clean up to help keep one of the main waterways in our area free from cigarette butts, tires, and other garbage that people tossed out. People picked up gloves, grabbing sticks, and trash bags to tackle an assigned part of the river to clean up starting in Shawnee Township, going through Lima, and all the way to Bath Township. When you have a natural resource like the Ottawa River, keeping it clean for the area is just the start.
“We have to remember that all waterways are connected. So, it’s really important that we do our part here, in the Ottawa River to make sure that all water resources are safe, clean, happy, and healthy,” says Lydia Archambo, Stormwater Coordinator for the Allen Co. Soil and Water Conservation District. “Because our water is the start point that goes to Lake Erie. And we know all the issues that are happening in Lake Erie, we want to do our part to make sure those are clean as well.” 20
This is the 31st year that the Ottawa River Clean up has been held, and the event always coincides with Earth Day.
