City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 7, 2013

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works Department
(573) 874-7250

It's time for the 10th Annual Clean Sweep Event on Saturday, October 12

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The 10thAnnual Hinkson Creek Clean Sweep event will take place on Saturday, October 12 starting at 10:00 am and lasting until noon at various waterways throughout Columbia. The Hinkson Clean Sweep is a city-wide stream cleanup event where volunteers work together to clean area creeks and streams. The result is a healthier watershed and attractive community.

During this event, motorist are urged to use caution around stream and creek crossings as volunteers may be close to roadways collecting debris.

Media interviews with volunteers, city staff and event sponsers are availble at Flatbranch Creek between Elm and Locust from 10 am to noon.

Visit our web site at www.gocolumbiamo.com/Volunteer/HinksonCleanSweep.php to learn more about the 10th Annual Clean Sweep on Saturday, October 12.  

Sponsored by:

City of Columbia, Missouri; Boone County Missouri; University of Missouri; Missouri Department of Natural Resources; The District; Missouri Department of Conservation - Missouri Stream Teams and Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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