Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sudbury River - Little Farms Rd. to Danforth St. and Back

This morning, after work, I launched into the Sudbury River at Little Farms Rd. in Framingham and trash patrolled the river upstream to Danforth St. and back.  The usual types of trash were recovered along the way.  However, when I reached the MWRA (under river) aqueduct crossing, I noted quite a few beer cans on the river bank and around some newly installed vaults/tanks.  A short shore patrol netted about a hundred assorted cans and bottles.  Looked as though some kids had a beer drinking party, complete with campfire.  The area is pictured below, after the shore raid...
Upon returning to Little Farms Rd., I walked my loaded kayak down through the short riffle which was gleaming in today's brilliant sunlight...
Unloading took place alongside the river...
The total for the day was 204 pieces of trash.  The breakdown: 149 recyclable containers (73 redeemable) and 55 pieces of miscellaneous rubbish such as plastic bags, styrofoam cups, and a formerly elegant plastic lawn chair.  My YTD total stands at 4562.

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