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Clean-up team fish out river’s rubbish
REMOVAL ... Boldon Colliery residents helping Michael Rogers from LIving Waterways (far right) clean up the River Don.
RESIDENTS in Boldon Colliery are being urged to keep the River Don tidy.
Volunteers from the area took part in a clean-up of the river between Boldon Drive and Owen Drive on Saturday as part of a habitat improvement project by Living Waterways.
The scheme, which is co-managed by South Tyneside Council, aims to reshape part of the river to prevent flooding and protect wildlife.
In the run-up to the clean-up day, project leaders from Living Waterways went into West Boldon Primary and Boldon Schools to deliver education sessions about the project and try to attract more volunteers.
Project manager Michael Rogers, from Durham Wildlife Trust, said he was delighted with the 11 people who turned up to help clear up the river and hoped it inspires others to follow suit.
He said: “The day went really well. We had a good turnout and we cleaned up a decent stretch of the river. Everyone passing should be able to see the difference.
“Hopefully, when people see how clean it is, it will inspire them to keep it that way.”
Some of the rubbish hauled out of the river included a shopping trolley and a wooden mantelpiece.
Mr Rogers added: “Some of the things in there you wouldn’t believe. But the important thing is that some residents in the area are dedicated to cleaning it up.
“I want to thank everyone who turned out. It would be great to do it every day but, of course, that’s not possible.”
He added: “The involvement of local schools has also been particularly inspiring and shows just how much interest there is in the wildlife that inhabits the River Don and how it can be enjoyed by all.
“It is all part of work to reduce flooding and protect the wildlife.
“Removing rubbish from the river helps reduce blockages and make it a better habitat for animals.”
The project will be holding a craft fair in Boldon Community Association in New Road, on March 31.
For more information or to get involved in the project, call Mr Rogers on 584 3112 or e-mail mrogers@durhamwt.co.uk.
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BoldonLad
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 07:09 PMWell done to all, nice to see some people are willing to make an effort to improve the area.
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