Here are the results of the 7th annual Muskegon River Cleanup sponsored by Muskegon River Clean-Up Company, LLC held on August 4th, 2018. Registration started at 9:30 am at the Bridgeton Launch until noon. We had 519 people register this year, a new record. These 519 persons collected 4326 cans and bottles , an outboard motor, 1 chair, 1 milk can, 114 flip flops, 22 sunglasses and goggles, 18 lighters, 1 cell phone, 12 tires,1 garbage can, miscellaneous animal bones, scrap iron and treated wood. At 5:00pm sharp at the Maple Island Launch Site 15 kayaks were given away along with approximately $1000 worth of miscellaneous items to the participants. Hot dogs and hamburgers were provided to the participants throughout the day. Next years event will be on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Hope to see everyone there.
John Cramblet
Member, Muskegon River
Clean-Up Company, LLC