CROW River Cleanup - Crow River Organization of Water

2015
CROW River Cleanup
The Crow River Cleanup Day has evolved and grown over the last decade. The Crow
River Organization of Water (CROW) is a 10 County Joint Powers Organization aimed
at preserving and protecting the Crow River and its tributaries. Over the course of twelve
years of cleanup events approximately 3,091volunteers removed over 66.1 tons of trash
from 458.6 miles of shoreline on the Crow River and its tributaries. We are very proud
of our volunteers and sponsors, who have collectively served 10,798 hours, without their
determination and tremendous effort, this project would not be successful.
Brownton/Stewart
26 enthusiastic Brownton/Stewart Girl Scouts collected 200 pounds from an Adopt-a-Highway section and
three mile stretch of Buffalo Creek, which is a major tributary to the South Fork Crow River. These brave girl
scouts found containers full of spiders, cigarette butts, tire rims, refrigerator drawer, and much more.
Biscay
In their 10th consecutive
year, five hardworking
Biscay volunteers collected
250 pounds from 1 mile of
shoreline along the South
Fork Crow River. Look at that
collection of pipes!
Beebe Lake/Hanover
Nine volunteers from the Beebe Lake
Improvement Association collected 20 pounds of
trash from one mile around the lake. Thanks for
all of your hard work!
Cokato
An astounding 32 volunteers found
200 pounds of recyclables, pink
insulation, and tires in a 2 mile stretch.
Each person was out for 4 hours and
definitely made a positive impact on the
environment.
Delano
Nice Job!!
Sixteen diligent volunteers gathered 80
pounds of unsightly, polluting garbage
from .75 miles of the South Fork Crow
River. Your efforts are greatly appreciated
and your heart for making the Earth a
healthier place.
Hanover
Sixteen eager volunteers collected
approximately 200 pounds of garbage
from the shoreline of the Crow River.
Collectively the group spent 66 hours
finding bottles, computer monitors,
floatables, and much more.
Humphrey Arends Memorial Park - Waverly
A whopping 35 volunteers came out to Humphrey Arends Park in Wright County and
found 200 pounds of strewn and hidden rubbish. With a collective 200 hours, this
wonderful group made a difference in securing the beauty of this green space!
Hutchinson
Even in their 12th year, this amazing group continues to
make great finds. These volunteers collected 1,440 pounds of
tires, traffic control signs, a bike, a box spring, and a range of
other recyclables and garbage. The stewardship exhibited by
the Hutchinson crew is helping protect the South Fork Crow
River in immeasurable ways.
Manannah
This duo collected 20 pounds of junk from a 4 mile
stretch of the North Fork Crow River. They found a few
treasures, including treated 4 x4 lumber that is going to
find a new home What a wonderful and useful way to
care for the environment!
Let’s Clean Up The Crow!
Forest City
In their 9 years as part of the North Fork Crow River cleanup, the Forest City group
continues to shine. Twelve eager volunteers searched high and low for 6 miles and
collected 80 pounds of litter. It’s great to see the pounds of trash decrease over the
years!
New London/Spicer
This enthusiastic group of nine volunteers collected 100 pounds of litter from
.5 miles around the Mill Pond area! We’re sure it’s looking better thanks to your
efforts!
Paynesville
While floating canoes and cleaning up the shoreline, 26 Trail Guards and family members
gathered and collected 250 pounds of metal and tires from .5 mile of the North Fork Crow
River. This was their 11th year in action and they have done a fantastic job protecting some of
our favorite aquatic habitats.
We make the world we live in and shape our own environment Orison Swett Marden
Rockford
Boy Scout Troop 3538 made their mark on
the North Fork Crow River by removing
garbage and litter of all shapes and sizes.
Some a bit dangerous! Butcher knives,
fork, and scissors galore. In addition to
some other refuse, volunteers scored when
they found two antique bottles!
Saint Michael
Nine thoughtful scouts and
volunteers collected garbage and
recyclables from 3 miles of the
Crow River. With a total of 31
volunteer hours, the group collected
90 pounds. Thank you for your
service!
Watertown
This energetic crew
of 16 volunteers,
spent a total of 48
hours protecting the
South Fork Crow
from pollution.
Within a 2 mile
stretch, the group
collected 160 pounds.
FYI- toilets are not
considered native
habitat!
Great Work!!
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Sponsor’s Name
City, County
Crow River Organization of Water Watershed Wide
(coordination, supplies, and t-shirts) DNR Adopt-a-River Program Watershed Wide
(donated gloves & bags)
Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District Kandiyohi/Meeker/Stearns
(cash donation & volunteers)
North Fork Crow River Watershed District
Kandiyohi/Meeker/Pope/Stearns
(cash donation & volunteers)
Carver County Land & Water Services (cash donation)
City of Watertown (donated trash removal)
Trinity Lutheran (volunteers)
Boy Scout Troop #3538 Watertown, Carver
Watertown, Carver
Plymouth, Hennepin
(volunteers)
Cenex (discounted pizzas)
Culligan
Paynesville, Kandiyohi
Willmar, Kandiyohi
(donated bottled water)
West Central Sanitation
Willmar, Kandiyohi
(donated trash removal)
Spruce Ridge Landfill/Waste Management (donated trash removal) Brownton/Stewart Girl Scout Troop #30856
Chaska, Carver
Glencoe, McLeod
Brown/Stewart, McLeod
(volunteers) 3M (volunteers and supplies)
Subway (discount sandwiches)
City of Hutchinson (donated trash removal, equipment, and volunteers)
Hutchinson, McLeod
Hutchinson, McLeod
Hutchinson, McLeod
South Fork Crow River Association Hutchinson, McLeod
Pizza Ranch
Litchfield, Meeker
(volunteers)
(discounted pizzas)
Meeker County
(donated trash removal)
Rice Lake Association (volunteers)
Crow River Trail Guards (volunteers)
Boy Scout Troop #547
(volunteers)
Wright Soil and Water Conservation District
(cash donation)
Cub Foods
(discount on bottled water & cookies)
Litchfield, Meeker
Eden Valley, Stearns
Paynesville, Stearns
Albertville, Wright
Buffalo, Wright
Buffalo, Wright
Sponsor’s Name
City, County
Culligan Buffalo, Wright
(donated bottled water)
Subway
Cokato, Wright
(discount sandwiches)
City of Cokato (donated dumpster)
Brooks Lake Association Cokato, Wright
Cub Scout Pack #273 (volunteers)
Unhinged Pizza
Delano, Wright
Cokato, Wright
(volunteers)
Delano, Wright
(discount pizzas)
City of Delano (donated trash removal)
Randy’s Environmental Services
(discount dumpster)
Delano Girl Scout Troop #15011
(volunteers & trash removal)
Delano, Wright
Delano, Wright
Boy Scout Troop #563 (volunteers)
City of Hanover Delano, Wright
Hanover, Wright
Hanover, Wright
(donated trash removal)
River Inn of Hanover
Hanover, Wright
(donated pizzas)
Wright County Compost & Recycling
(donated trash removal)
Girl Scout Troop #15011 (volunteers)
City of Rockford
Monticello, Wright
Montrose, Wright
Rockford, Wright
(donated trash removal)
Crow River Sports (printed t-shirts)
Beebe Lake Association
(volunteers)
Subway
Rockford, Wright
St. Michael, Wright
St. Michael,Wright
(donated sandwiches)
City of St. Michael (donated trash removal)
St. Michael, Wright
We Appreciate Your
Support!!