Boating In Florida held its monthly Weeki Wachee Cleanup last Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. A chilly start to the day warmed up quickly, and the team of four volunteers led by Chris Cross and Darius Jones began at the headspring and paddled 5.5 miles to Roger’s Park, collecting trash in and along the banks of the Weeki Wachee river. Corporal Stephen Kelly of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office checked in with the team during his routine patrol. The team spent extra time at popular parking points, leaving their kayaks to hike several yards onshore to pick up cans, bottles and other debris, including discarded diapers and sanitary products.
The cleanup event is scheduled on the third Wednesday of every month. Kayaks, personal flotation devices (PFDs), gloves and bags are supplied by Boating In Florida.
To volunteer for a cleanup day, or to rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), call 352-597-8484. Learn more about the clean-up at https://weekiwachee.com/events/boating-in-florida-river-clean-up-9/