The Downtown Sandpoint Business Association and Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper are teaming up this spring to remove trash from the shoreline along Sand Creek in downtown Sandpoint during the annual Sand Creek Clean Up on April 16, 2011. Check a recap of the 2010 clean up from New West.
 
From Jennifer Ekstrom, the  Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper: A winter’s worth of trash has accumulated along Sand Creek. That litter is unsightly and could also impact the ecosystem and wildlife in the creek and Lake Pend Oreille. The Sand Creek Clean Up aims to remove this garbage so it does not negatively impact Lake Pend Oreille or the beauty of the spring and summer seasons in Sandpoint.

Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Arlo’s on First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint. Coffee provided by Evans Brothers will be served along with doughnuts, courtesy of Safeway. Participants will then fan out along the creek between the Cedar Street Bridge and the Powerhouse to pick up litter that has accumulated throughout the winter.  Gloves and bags will be provided.
 
Local businesses, community organizations and area residents are encouraged to pitch in with this spring cleaning effort. Volunteers should dress for the weather by wearing comfortable clothing and waterproof footwear. Prizes provided courtesy of Downtown Sandpoint Business Association member businesses will be awarded to volunteers when the event wraps up at 11 a.m.
 
To learn more or sign up to volunteer, call 255-1876 or email info@downtownsandpoint.com.

Media Contacts:
Kate Buska, Downtown Sandpoint Business Association Manager
255-1876 or info@downtownsandpoint.com
 
Jennifer Ekstrom, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper
597-7188 or jennifer@lakependoreillewaterkeeper.org

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