Morristown: Help Clean The Whippany River Saturday

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Whippany River Watershed Action Committee (WRWAC) in partnership with the Bethel Church of Morristown is hosting a river clean-up on from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 18.

nterested volunteers should meet in the parking lot of the Bethel Church at 59 Spring St., Morristown. The WRWAC will provide garbage bags and gloves, and the Town of Morristown has volunteered to pick up and dispose of all garbage and debris.

The Whippany River, like many other urban rivers, tends to be a magnet for garbage and debris. This is a particular concern during the Spring when melting snow, flooding, and major storms deposit trash and other debris in and along the river. In past years, 60 bags of garbage and debris weighing more than 3,000 pounds have been removed from this part of the river.

The WRWAC is a 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving, protecting, and maintaining the land and water of the Whippany River Watershed. Visit the WRWAC’s website or Like it on Facebook to learn more about the 2023 Clean-Up and other exciting events.

The rain date for the event is Saturday, March 25.