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Anoka County <br /> ADM I N I ST RAT ION <br /> April 9, 2024 <br /> Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br /> erik.thorson&anokacounjymn.gov <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> All Invited to Take Part in 'Mighty Mississippi Cleanup Challenge' <br /> All are welcome and invited to assist Anoka County Parks staff with its Mighty Mississippi <br /> Cleanup Challenge this spring. The event aims to help improve the quality of the river by removing <br /> refuse from its banks. <br /> There are three opportunities to volunteer: <br /> 0 Noon to 2 p.m. Monday, April 22 — Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 9750 Egret <br /> Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Volunteers should meet at the Visitor Center. <br /> 0 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 24—Riverfront Regional Park, 5 100 E River Rd., <br /> Fridley. Volunteers should meet at the Riedel Farmhouse. <br /> 0 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 — Mississippi West Regional Park, 13900 Traprock <br /> St., Ramsey. Volunteers should meet at the boat launch. <br /> Call 763-324-3413 to RSVP to one or more cleanup events and for more information. <br /> Attendees are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and gloves. Anoka County Parks will issue garbage <br /> and recycle bags to separate and recycle waste. Parks Department staff and equipment will be <br /> present at these events to address the removal of any large or hazardous items. <br /> "I kayak on various rivers during the summer months and am very happy to see this effort," <br /> said Parks Committee Chair Jeff Reinert. "Hats off to Goodhue County for starting this annual <br /> cleanup and to Anoka County for also promoting and participating in it. I'm hoping for another <br /> successful cleanup and want to extend my thanks to all who will be volunteering." <br /> Participants in these events can share their experience on social media: gwinneristheriver. <br /> -more- <br /> Gc�v(,"I,III I I f(,,,r A, 21()() 3lj Av(,"I I L Su 1 700 A. Ancfl[m VH`4 55303 5024 A. \vrvtn� al cfl,"accu'll I fYi I 11"I gc�v <br /> 763 324 4700 A, '"av 763 324 5490 <br /> A�:,flioin / Equ��,,d a Eirnq�flioyer <br />