Post-Flooding Cleanup Efforts:
Making It Happen Together!
This spring’s record flooding has caused a lot of damage and heartache. Throughout the watershed, thousands of people’s homes, docks, boats, shoreline properties, and livelihoods are affected. Many communities will be dealing with the flood’s impact for some time, making it clear that the recovery phase will require patience, as well as collaboration between several actors and jurisdictions.
At Ottawa Riverkeeper, we want to be part of that effort. We are a small team, but we are already tapping our network and rallying our followers and their friends to take action and help neighbours and strangers in this time of need. We are inspired by the courage, generosity, and resilience that residents in all areas of the watershed have shown during this crisis.
As the water slowly begins to recede, it is leaving a lot of trash in its wake. Whether it’s plastic bottles and bags, pieces of insulation material, broken furniture, or other debris carried by the racing river, none of it belongs in our waterways. Together, we can keep it from re-entering the river and causing more contamination.
So, we want to hear from you. Tell us where the need is most pressing. What public place along the shoreline do you want to see cleaned up first? Let us know when and where you want to organize a cleanup and we will support you by mobilizing volunteers and spreading the word through our social media platforms.
Our staff will make it to as many cleanups as possible. We’ll show up, buckets in hand, to tackle the trash and help your community. Starting this week-end in Gatineau, look out for us at the Corvée de Solidarité, where we will assist in the removal of sandbags (see below for details).
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