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Kayak cleanup set for six lakes on July 11

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission outdoor educators at one of six lakes July 11 for a night of service to local waters – removing trash from lakes while kayaking.

Lake cleanups will take place at Danish Alps State Recreation Area near Hubbard, Lake Minatare SRA near Minatare, Rock Creek SRA near Parks, Willow Creek SRA near Pierce, Iron Horse Lake near North Platte, and Carter Lake near Omaha.

Trash bags and gloves will be provided as leaders and volunteers clean up trash from 6-8 p.m. local time.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own kayaks, but a limited number a kayaks will be available on a first-come basis. Registration is required.

For more information, including where to meet, and to register, visit the calendar event entry at calendar.outdoornebraska.gov.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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