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Cambridge cleanup event set to protect waterways

*Volunteers will participate in a litter pickup while learning about how to prevent waste from entering nearby waterways. Photo credit: Alyssa Baker*

CAMBRIDGE, Md.- ShoreRivers, Trash Free Maryland, Osprey Initiative and the City of Cambridge are preparing to host a community cleanup event aimed at reducing litter and protecting local waterways.

The cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Cambridge Creek, located on Cedar Street. Organizers say volunteers will participate in a litter pickup while learning about the environmental impact of trash and how to prevent waste from entering nearby waterways.

According to organizers, participants will also be introduced to the Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol—a method used by the Environmental Protection Agency to audit and track waste collected during cleanups and to help prevent further littering.

Volunteers are advised to wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor work. Organizers say they will provide all necessary supplies, including grabbers, gloves and bags.

This story originally appeared on Coast TV by Alyssa Baker. You can view the original story online here.

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The patented Litter Gitter is a tactical in-stream litter collection device used to intercept floating litter from stormwater runoff. The Osprey team handles all aspects of installing and maintaining these “trash traps” and compiles data on the items caught in them, recycling as much of the litter as possible.