8 The Herald
April 28, 2022
EARTH DAY FROM PAGE 1
Since South Platte Renew began sponsoring clean-ups four years ago, Wise said community members have become more educated and aware of litter in public spaces and waterways. “We did a river cleanup just with plant staff closer to where we discharge into the South Platte River and as we were walking along a lot of us commented on how much cleaner it was this year compared to others,” he said. “It’s definitely getting cleaner.” And being such a precious natural resource in Colorado, water is vital to preserve and maintain, Wise said. “(Water’s) so finite that we need to make it as clean as possible,” Wise said. “If people can be on the water and enjoy it then they gain a better appreciation for that natural resource.”
Annie Santos picks up trash around Centennial Lake in celebration of Earth Day. The cleanup was sponsored by South Platte PHOTOS BY ROBERT TANN Renew, a wastewater treatment plant owned by Littleton and Englewood.
Sarah Ripley joins in with other community members to help South Platte Renew reach its goal of collecting 250 bags worth of trash.
Community members scour the grassy bank of Centennial Lake in Englewood for trash. Over 100 people signed up for the cleanup event, according to South Platte Renew spokesperson Erin Bartlett.
Mike Theiss with his two children Owen and Evert. “I had an idea to do this just for Earth Day with the kids to show them that it’s important to keep our planet clean,” Theiss said.
MAY
MAY
PACE CENTER 7:30 PM
PACE CENTER 7:30 PM
6
7
TICKETS AT PARKERARTS.ORG OR 303.805.6800
