Red Cedar River cleanup volunteers collect 1000 pounds of materials
October 23, 2024
MSU Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities, or IPF, recently hosted over 100 volunteers from the Spartan community to rid the Red Cedar River of debris, and clean up litter from around the Red Cedar Natural Area. In addition, the team of volunteers worked to remove invasive plant species along the river removing multiple log jams to allow for recreation and improved water flow.
“We had great interaction with students and volunteers, we made a big impact,” said Service Manager Matthew Bailey, who oversaw the cleanup. “We created the Red Cedar Recreation and Sustainability Committee to help pick out opportunities like this to get people engaged with the river and have the opportunity to get involved and get their hands dirty. It’s a fantastic opportunity to foster teamwork and engagement for both our members in IPF as well as the students.”