Date For Community Creek Clean-up Set
REDDING LIFESTYLES, REDDING RECREATION
July 21st, 2009
Ken Murray sprouted the idea of having volunteers spend a few hours each fall clearing trash from local streams that empty into the Sacramento River. The first year focused on Churn Creek from Shasta Lake City to the confluence with the Sacramento River near Anderson. The second year targeted streams in West Redding including Jenny Creek from Mary Lake to the Sacramento River and Caboose Creek. Last year volunteers returned to Churn Creek and Clover Creek in the eastern portion of Redding.
This year, October 3rd from 8am-noon, has been designated the clean-up day and the Sacramento River Trail area will be the area receiving a thorough cleaning. Local service clubs and the Coastal Commission are getting involved to clear brush between the trail and river.
Volunteers gather early in the morning at designated staging areas where they are briefed on safety, provided gloves and bags then directed to a segment of the clean-up locale. Once the area has been scoured for trash, volunteers meet at a designated spot for a complimentary lunch and swim if weather permits. Last year, The McConnell Foundation donated most of the food and beverages to feed the volunteers.
Years past have seen as many as 700 volunteers though last year it was less than 400. Anyone interested in 
participating this year should visit the following website for sign-ups and liability waivers:
My wife and I have volunteered since the program’s inception and plan to be there again this year. Consider giving something back to our wonderful community by volunteering a few hours of your time. You will feel good about your efforts and our downstream neighbors will appreciate our help prior to the arrival of winter storms.
530-224-6767 or 530-941-7492
BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
CORNER OF COURT AND PLACER IN REDDING
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
