Ocean Grove Woman Volunteers To Clean Up Jersey Shore Creeks, Rivers

OCEAN GROVE, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Han Kouh, who nominated Lynn Brotherston of Ocean Grove.

Local hero’s full name

Lynn Brotherston

Local hero’s home state

NJ

Local hero’s Patch

Asbury Park

How do you know the local hero?

Lynn is the organizer of a volunteer meet-up group Stroke Your ECO, Paddle for the Planet, which operates out of Ocean Grove.

What does the local hero do?

Lynn organizes volunteers to clean up the lakes and rivers around the Jersey Shore.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Lynn donates her time and money to run a volunteer meetup group to cleanup plastic, tires and garbage around Jersey Shore waterways and land.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Lynn is a kind-hearted person who cares about our planet and works tirelessly to make it better.

Thank you for all you do, Lynn Brotherston!

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