A conservation group that works to restore the Great Lakes is looking for volunteers to help clean beaches in four states later this month. <\/p>\n
(AP) -- A conservation group that works to restore the Great Lakes is looking for volunteers to help clean beaches in four states later this month. <\/p>\n
TheAlliance for the Great Lakesis holding its annual Adopt-a-Beach event Saturday, Sept. 21. The group is asking individuals, community groups and school groups to show up at Great Lakes beaches for three hours and help pick up trash. <\/p>\n
Thousands of people showed up last year and collected more than 17,000 pounds of garbage. Volunteers also performed water-quality tests to determine the lakes' health. <\/p>\n
This year's event will again be held at beaches in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. <\/p>\n
To find out where events are being held or to sign up and start your own beach cleanupregister online. <\/p>\n
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