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From Staff Reports
Keep Carter County Beautiful and Keep Jonesborough Beautiful have combined to host a river cleanup of Watauga Lake on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. as part of their “Cherokee National Forest River Cleanup Series.”

Around 15-30 volunteers are needed for the event. All volunteers are required to bring bottled water, closed-toe shoes, recommended to wear pants and winter accessories. The launch point for the event is Little Milligan Boat Ramp, located at Lakeview Drive, Butler.

This cleanup is part of the four-part “Cherokee National Forest River Cleanup Series.” The series includes four cleanups held throughout the month of February, traveling from Watauga Lake near Johnson City to the Ocoee River near Chattanooga, Tenn.

If you plan to attend, please be sure to register at www.KeepTNRiverBeautiful.org/watauga.