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working to end litter in Rhode Island. Our next project .... 
 

LET'S GET THIS AREA CLEANED UP
 

 

 
 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for this big cleanup!

KBVB is tackling a heavily littered area in Pawtucket & Lincoln - Moshassuck Valley Industrial Highway.

 

This area is along the Moshassuck River, so our goal is clean what we can before the winter season. We hope you can help out on:

 

WEDNESDAY November 8th : 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Meet: Park on the road around NETTS Trailer School

Wear: Boots, long pants and sleeves. Plan to get dirty.

Bring: water & snacks if wanted.

KBVB will bring all needed cleanup supplies.

 

Thanks in advance for our super volunteers. You have helped make a huge difference to end litter in RI.
 

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Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful

a program of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

 

The KBVB mission is to inspire & empower individuals to improve our communities through ending litter, reducing waste and beautifying the Blackstone Valley.
 

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