For Immediate Release

Beach Sweep/River Sweep 2008

Volunteers needed
to clean up litter on our waterways

WHAT: A county-wide cleanup of our waterways in Berkeley County as part of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium & S.C. DNR-sponsored 2008 Beach Sweep/River Sweep. Last year we collected 5,100 pounds of litter and of this, we recycled 2,810 pounds.

WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9am until noon

IN ADDITION: We will be offering guided paddle trips on Saturday afternoon and Sunday-You will need to provide your own boat and gear. Free camping at Camp Moultrie on Friday & Saturday night-Free meals for lunch & dinner on Saturday. Contact Ranger Stan at 843-761-7455 if you plan to camp and/or eat the dinner meal.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
For more information on how to participate
Contact: Kimberly at Ph# 843-719-2383 or Archie at Ph#843-693-8842 e-mail: ktimmons@bcwsa.com e-mail: ilike2kayak@juno.com