Brynne's+Marsh+Creek+Big+Sweep

In March, I cleaned up litter near the bridge over Marsh Creek for a second time. A group of volunteers led by the same local homeowners met to pick up garbage thrown off the bridge. In the section assigned, I found many plastic and glass bottles, empty takeout containers, and several tires. After talking with the main leader, we learned that businesses toss trash over the cliff where I was picking up garbage. The local government is not taking any action, so volunteers continue to clean the area every six months or so.

I learned that littering is a major part of pollution. Marsh Creek is home to many varieties of animals. While at the Big Sweep event, I saw mussels, turtles, and some small fish swimming in turbid and littered water. The litter is bad for the plants, animals, and soil in the ecosystem. Marsh Creek is routinely polluted because of easy access, and wildlife is paying the price.