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2004
Earth Day Clean-up
Sponsored
By: NEA4WDC
Environmental
Call to Action
The
NorthEast Association of 4WD Clubs (NEA4WDC) held their fourth annual
Earth Day Clean-up in Florida and North Adams Massachusetts! Several
members gathered to clean up the Old Florida Rd. , which is often
neglected by OHRVs and others, and East Housac Road.
The
cleanup at both locations was very productive. There is still a
lot of cleaning that needs to be done and Scott Hatch, the Association
President, stated that the group will plan another date to continue
the work. Scott extended his thanks to everyone who attended the
cleanup and reported that there were at least eight-nine truckloads
of trash removed from the land.
Both
the town and Whitcomb Summit were impressed by the work that was
accomplished and they were happy to see our dedication to cleaning
the area. Whitcomb Summit has agreed to help with our work on other
trails in the area.
Per
the direction of the Association, the town clerk is going to be
speaking to the Board of Selectmen about a specific area of the
trail that appears to be a dumping area by local town residents.
One Association member stated that there was one section of embankment
where there was miles and miles of trash. People have thrown away
computers, tv's, large appliances, and scattered other small items
of debris around.
One of the areas focused on was a town memorial and our work at
this location impressed the local Historical Society.
Everyone involved had a good day and they all went home with a
feeling of accomplishment knowing that they did a good deed for
the environment and for their sport.
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