CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ohio (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Despite inclement weather, several volunteers participated in the annual Community Cleanup Event on Saturday, May 3, sponsored by the Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and OSU Extension.
The annual event provides an opportunity for citizens to volunteer their time to help clean up litter at various locations throughout the county. This year’s cleanup efforts took place at the Galion-Bike Path, Bucyrus Aumiller Park, the Crawford County Fairgrounds, and the New Washington City Park.
Organizers emphasized the significant and long-lasting negative impacts of litter on humans, wildlife, and natural resources, noting that some materials like plastic can take up to 1,000 years to decompose.
The Crawford SWCD and OSU Extension expressed their gratitude to all the volunteers who braved the weather to donate their time to the effort. In a statement, they said, “Thank you to all of the gracious volunteers who donated their time to this event. Together we can make a difference!”
No specific figures on the amount of litter collected were immediately available.