THE SHOALS-Keep the Shoals Beautiful, in partnership with TVA, is challenging Shoals residents to “fish for litter to catch $500 in cash” at its Tennessee River Litter Tournament scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Waste Connections Inc. will set up roll off bins at four locations spanning Colbert and Lauderdale Counties, and reaching both Wilson and Pickwick Lakes. These collection sites include McFarland Park, Killen Lock Six, TVA Fleet Harbor and Riverfront Park in Sheffield.
Litter grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be provided at each location for participants. Each 13-gallon trash bag brought in from the shoreline or Tennessee River waterways qualifies participants to one entry in the drawing for $500 in cash. Participants can start now by collecting litter if they can’t participate on collection day.
“We normally think of litter as what we see on our roadways and other public access areas. What we often don’t see is the large amounts of litter in our local lakes, creeks, and shorelines,” said Keep the Shoals Beautiful board member Bud Pride. “We want all Shoals residents to be aware of this issue and take part in helping out. It’s everyone’s responsibility.”
“We hope this tournament will empower the public to take charge of a big issue facing our local water system in the form of fun and friendly competition,” added Chelsea Kauchick, Director of Keep the Shoals Beautiful.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register for this event by emailing KTSB@keeptheshoalsbeautiful.com or by calling 256-764-4661. All participants will receive a free t-shirt on the day of the tournament.
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