Posted on Sep 23, 2024 | Blog,News
Affiliate Spotlight: 366 Volunteers Removed 8.75 Tons of Litter From Ouachita Parish Waterways in Three Hours
On September 14, Ouachita Green, Keep Monroe Beautiful, Keep West Monroe Beautiful, Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful, and the Town of Sterlington hosted the Ouachita Parish Water Sweep, successfully removing 8.75 tons of litter from local waterways in just three hours.
A successful 2024 Water Sweep!
A total of 366 volunteers participated from 43 different groups, including Waste Connections, Square PlanIT, Malmay & Associates, and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. The volunteers dispersed to 15 different locations, cleaning up litter on foot and by boat.
“We are so proud of Ouachita Green and their partners for making such an incredible impact with the Water Sweep,” said Cabell Mouton, KLB Community Engagement and Affiliate Services Director. “It’s inspiring to see so many organizations coming together to improve the Ouachita Parish waterways. The Affiliates in Ouachita continuously demonstrate what it means to have community pride.”
Volunteers removing litter by boat.
