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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 9/20/2019
SUBJECT: Over 100 People Volunteer to Participate in Duluth’s September Adopt-a-Beach Event
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer

Over 100 People Volunteer to Participate in Duluth’s September Adopt-a-Beach Event

[Duluth, MN] Thousands of people across the Midwest participate in the September Adopt-a-Beach event every year. This event is a day dedicated to volunteering and cleaning up beaches and shorelines along all five Great Lakes. September’s Adopt-a-Beach Event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, and Duluth is excited to be joining millions of people caring for their local shorelines all over the world as part of this effort. 

Tackling litter and plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is no small task, but on Saturday, September 21, over 100 local volunteers have signed up to make a difference.

This event is a collaboration between the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division, Canal Park Brewing Company, Gardner Builders, Friends of the Lakewalk, Cirrus, and Duluth Screen Printing. Clean-up efforts will focus along the Lakewalk from Canal Park to Fitger’s.  Additional locations may be added depending on registration numbers.

When: Saturday, September 21, 9:30am-11:30am. Registration starts 9:00am
Where: Meet at Canal Park Brewing, 300 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
What: Beach Clean-Up
Who: All ages are welcome! This is a rain or shine event.

Please contact Cheryl Skafte, Volunteer Coordinator, City of Duluth, at cskafte@duluthmn.gov or 218-341-8454 with questions.

 

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