We were a small group of 3, Jerri Stimmel , Akrawdy Akron Angler and Opa. Our focus was Nesmith Lake, specifically the old Young’s location. We have been picking trash here since the winter and began clearing some of the bank so we could get to more and in order to install a couple booms….
There was no note, and would love to say a proper thank you. Funny how things work. We had just used up all of our stakes last week putting in the final booms on Summit Lake!
Kat’s background in marine science is a big add to our River Guardians Ohio team. More than just trash, we want to improve the water quality and habitat in the locations we are monitoring. In the video you will see us using a chainsaw to clear some storm damage before we could get the trash…
Hit the canal boom and a couple of the new booms on the west side of Summit Lake. Bit chilly with the wind. Thanks to Summit Metro Parks and Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition for collecting our bags today. The partnership with these groups makes this possible!!
On Saturday, River Guardians Ohio, took to the zoo!! We were invited by the Akron Zoo to partake in their ‘Party for The Planet’ event in celebration of the upcoming Earth Day holiday. It turned out to be a great day despite the downpour that started around 1:30 pm until the end at 5 pm….
Kat made it down, joining in the festivities and brought a “faceless” friend! Then along came two young ladies that wanted to become River guardians…if they could wear the official hat! They sported an RGO sticker!
Added 9 booms today only 4 outfalls left to cover. This should aid in reducing the trash on the waterway. Thank You LeeAnne for the assistance! Video shows the build and install.
If you see them out at Summit Lake today please give them a wave 👋, high five ✋, or a thank you 🥰 for doing their part to keep our waterways clean and free of trash!!
