Leading by example

Local organizations, environmental groups and volunteers help clean Veterans Island

Two conservation groups came together to raise awareness about protecting rivers and lakes in the Platte Valley.

On July 18, Trout Unlimited and Rivers Are Life united to clean up Veterans Island. Local and out-of-state volunteers participated in cleaning up trash, cigarette butts, and waste. High school students also volunteered, learning the responsibilities in maintaining a healthy environment for parks, rivers and wildlife.

“This is the first year Trout Unlimited is doing an expedition camp,” said Ian McCreary, youth coordinator for Trout Unlimited. “With this being the first year they did...

 

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