Canal Corporation seeks volunteers for "Canal Clean Sweep"

Canal Corporation seeks volunteers
for "Canal Clean Sweep"

In preparation for he upcoming 182nd consecutive navigation season on the New York State Canal System and Earth Day 2007, the New York State Canal Corporation, in partnership with Parks & Trails NY is seeking volunteers for the Second Annual Canal Clean Sweep to take place during the weekend of April 21 and 22.

The Canal Clean Sweep will help highlight the significance of the Canal System as a recreational and tourism destination in New York state by encouraging communities, businesses and not-for-profit organizations to engage in cleanup and beautification activities along the Canal System and the Canalway Trail. More than 30 groups participated in events throughout the Canal corridor during last year's inaugural Clean Sweep.

The Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails NY are seeking the assistance of canal communities and partners to organize clean up activities in canal parks, along public promenades and on Canalway Trail segments in their region. The Canal Corporation will provide garbage bags and trash pickup following each of the events. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves and supplies and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

For information on the Second Annual Canal Clean Sweep or to help coordinate an event, contact Terry Conway with Parks & Trails NY at (518) 434-1583 or email canalsweep@ptny.org. For information regarding events, recreational and vacation opportunities along the Canal System, visit www.nyscanals.gov or call 1-800-4CANAL4.