River cleanup planned in city

MIDDLETOWN — The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District and Middletown Commission on Conservation and Agriculture are leading a Coginchaug River cleanup at Veterans Park in Middletown, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cleanup is being held in conjunction with the Connecticut River Source to Sea Cleanup. In case of heavy rain or stormy weather, the cleanup will be postponed until Sunday, Sept. 30 at the same time.

The City of Middletown Public Works Department has offered to provide cleanup supplies and help by disposing of trash and recyclables. Any additional donations from businesses to help with the cleanup, such as snacks for the volunteers, would be appreciated.

Source to Sea Cleanup is an annual four-state community cleanup of the Connecticut River and tributaries coordinated by the Connecticut River Conservancy. As a volunteer you will be one of thousands working watershed-wide on the same day to clean up our watershed.

To participate as a volunteer, please go to the online sign-up page (https://bit.ly/2OKSrLL). If you would like to make a donation, contact the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District at (860) 346-3282, or ctrivercoastal@conservect.org.

The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Middletown, works to conserve the natural resources of towns in the lower Connecticut River watershed and coastal areas. For more information about District technical and educational programs and services, visit www.conservect.org/ctriver coastal.