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Crews Go To Work Cleaning Up Housatonic River In Shelton

SHELTON, Conn. -- The Housatonic River Cleanup Inc. organized its annual cleanup event in Shelton, Stratford and Milford on May 7.

The cleanup crew fills tall garbage bags and takes them off the boats during the Housatonic River cleanup.

The cleanup crew fills tall garbage bags and takes them off the boats during the Housatonic River cleanup.

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
Going to work on Short Beach at Stratford as part of the Housatonic River Clean Up.

Going to work on Short Beach at Stratford as part of the Housatonic River Clean Up.

 Photo Credit: Housatonic River Clean Up, Inc.
Crews go to work clearing debris in Stratford as part of the Housatonic River Clean Upl

Crews go to work clearing debris in Stratford as part of the Housatonic River Clean Upl

 Photo Credit: Housatonic River Clean Up, Inc.
The cleanup crew goes to work on the water.

The cleanup crew goes to work on the water.

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
The Housatonic River cleanup crew is doing a great job.

The Housatonic River cleanup crew is doing a great job.

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
A cleanup crew on the water with State Reps. Ben McGorty and Jason Perillo

A cleanup crew on the water with State Reps. Ben McGorty and Jason Perillo

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
Members of the cleanup crew enjoy the cookout.

Members of the cleanup crew enjoy the cookout.

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
The Fire Rescue crew out on the waters of the Housatonic River.

The Fire Rescue crew out on the waters of the Housatonic River.

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
There is a big turn out at the cleanup event.

There is a big turn out at the cleanup event.

 Photo Credit: Shelton Volunteer Fire Co. #4 Pine Rock Park Facebook page
Sandra Diamond Fox

Many volunteers showed up to the all-day event to clean up the banks of the river.

Housatonic River Cleanup provided garbage bags and work gloves as everyone went to work.

Volunteers also enjoyed a meal and gathering on the Sunnyside Boat Ramp in Shelton to celebrate their hard work.

"Thank you to everyone who came out and braved the cold, wind and rain to clean the river," Housatonic River Cleanup Inc. said on Facebook. "We had many who came for the first time this year who didn't realize how bad it really gets out there, especially on the islands. Spread the word next year! We need more help!"

Organizers reported that 15.5 tons of trash was collected in Stratford. 

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