The Beaverdam Forest Road in Sproul State Forest, Clinton County, was greatly improved with the removal of more than 17 tons of trash in a two-phase cleanup involving equipment and volunteers in October, 2001.
Two backhoes, one of which was donated and operated by local businessman George Labant, were used to clear heavy items and scrap metal such as bedsprings, appliances, and barrels on October 17. More than five tons of scrap metal were recycled by the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority as a result of those efforts.
Three days later, 26 volunteers donated 156 manhours to remove an additional 12 tons of garbage, construction waste, and more scrap metal from the Leidy Township road along Beaverdam Run, a Class A trout stream. Anglers use the road located near Kettle Creek State Park as do horseback riders, hikers, and campers. The cleanups took place on both forest and abutting land.
In addition to local residents, volunteers represented Kettle Creek State Park, Kettle Creek Watershed Association, Trout Unlimited of Clinton County, Central Pennsylvania Appaloosa Club, PA CleanWays of Clinton County, and Lock Haven State College. "We are extremely grateful to not only the volunteers who gave of their time, but also to the many local businesses and agencies that donated to this cleanup," said Dave Thomas, field specialist for PA CleanWays. The donors included Clinton County Solid Waste Authority, Kettle Creek State Park, PennDOT, Sheetz of Mill Hall, and George Labant Construction.
To ensure proper disposal of waste, DCNR encourages residents to contact Clinton County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator Mike Crist at (570) 769-6977. Volunteers and local residents have agreed to monitor the site for any future dumping. They seeded and mulched the area to prevent erosion.
Sproul State Forest is located in western Clinton and northern Centre counties containing 293,000 acres of public lands. It is named in memory of William C. Sproul Governor of Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1923.
Three days later, 26 volunteers donated 156 manhours to remove an additional 12 tons of garbage, construction waste, and more scrap metal from the Leidy Township road along Beaverdam Run, a Class A trout stream. Anglers use the road located near Kettle Creek State Park as do horseback riders, hikers, and campers. The cleanups took place on both forest and abutting land.
In addition to local residents, volunteers represented Kettle Creek State Park, Kettle Creek Watershed Association, Trout Unlimited of Clinton County, Central Pennsylvania Appaloosa Club, PA CleanWays of Clinton County, and Lock Haven State College. "We are extremely grateful to not only the volunteers who gave of their time, but also to the many local businesses and agencies that donated to this cleanup," said Dave Thomas, field specialist for PA CleanWays. The donors included Clinton County Solid Waste Authority, Kettle Creek State Park, PennDOT, Sheetz of Mill Hall, and George Labant Construction.
To ensure proper disposal of waste, DCNR encourages residents to contact Clinton County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator Mike Crist at (570) 769-6977. Volunteers and local residents have agreed to monitor the site for any future dumping. They seeded and mulched the area to prevent erosion.
