Roll up those sleeves, this Saturday, May 8, the Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with CURE for another Hungry Hollow clean up.
In 2008 nearly 30 area residents and CURE members collaborated to give the river inlet a spit-shine, picking up the creek, which runs through east Granite Falls, and much of the surrounding area.
The 2008 effort was a thorough undertaking, so Hungry Hollow should be in better shape than it was two years ago. Still, a good flood can leave plenty of debris, and upon finishing their handiwork at Hungry Hollow in 2008 attendees went ahead and picked up the banks of the Minnesota for good measure. There will likely be time for an expanded effort once again.
Said Chamber of Commerce Director Nicole Zempel, “We all should to do our part to keep things clean and hopefully, at the same time, encourage a shared interest and responsibility in helping to maintain not only a clean river but a healthier environment.”
Zempel expanded to discuss the river’s importance to the Granite Falls adding, “The river flows through the heart of our community – it's an attraction for those who call this area home, as well as visitors. Many call it an asset, which is true, it's economically important, it's a recreational treasure, and for some the connection to the river is of a more personal nature.”
Whatever the magnet of your appreciation, it’s your backyard. Who else is going to clean it?
Volunteers should meet at Carl’s Bakery at 10 a.m., the clean up will run til noon. Bring trucks, gloves, mud boots, water wheel barrows and friends.
Olson/Velde Sanitation will donate a trash bin and the garbage removal. Economart will donate the trash bags.
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Roll up those sleeves, this Saturday, May 8, the Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with CURE for another Hungry Hollow clean up.
In 2008 nearly 30 area residents and CURE members collaborated to give the river inlet a spit-shine, picking up the creek, which runs through east Granite Falls, and much of the surrounding area.
The 2008 effort was a thorough undertaking, so Hungry Hollow should be in better shape than it was two years ago. Still, a good flood can leave plenty of debris, and upon finishing their handiwork at Hungry Hollow in 2008 attendees went ahead and picked up the banks of the Minnesota for good measure. There will likely be time for an expanded effort once again.
Said Chamber of Commerce Director Nicole Zempel, “We all should to do our part to keep things clean and hopefully, at the same time, encourage a shared interest and responsibility in helping to maintain not only a clean river but a healthier environment.”
Zempel expanded to discuss the river’s importance to the Granite Falls adding, “The river flows through the heart of our community – it's an attraction for those who call this area home, as well as visitors. Many call it an asset, which is true, it's economically important, it's a recreational treasure, and for some the connection to the river is of a more personal nature.”
Whatever the magnet of your appreciation, it’s your backyard. Who else is going to clean it?
Volunteers should meet at Carl’s Bakery at 10 a.m., the clean up will run til noon. Bring trucks, gloves, mud boots, water wheel barrows and friends.
Olson/Velde Sanitation will donate a trash bin and the garbage removal. Economart will donate the trash bags.
