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Date: August 31, 2009
Contact: Brett Spaulding, 301-662-3515

Monocacy National Battlefield to sponsor a Monocacy River Cleanup and is looking for volunteers!

Monocacy National Battlefield will hold a river cleanup on National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 26, 2009. Volunteers will assist with a cleanup along the Monocacy River, that primarily consists of trash and tire removal. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. or sooner if the designated work location is completed. National Public Lands Day is an annual event that began in 1994. Today, the event is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve America’s public lands.

Volunteers should meet at the Gambrill Mill on Maryland 355, one mile south of the visitor center, at 9:00 a.m. All volunteers are required to be present for the safety briefing. Interested parties that fail to attend the briefing will not be permitted to participate. Dress for field work; trousers, long sleeves and boots are recommended. Each volunteer should bring a pair of gloves and waders if they have them. Drinking water will be provided throughout the day.

In the event of inclement weather or high water level the event will be canceled. The call will be made by noon on Friday, September 25. Registration is not required but recommended. Interested individuals or groups should register by calling 301-662-3515. For further information or questions contact Brett Spaulding by phone at 301-662-3515 or e-mail at Brett_Spaulding@nps.gov.