MASON CITY – The Winnebago River was cleaned up by volunteers this weekend.
A river cleanup float was held on the Winnebago River on Saturday, August 5 from 9 AM to noon in Mason City. This float was open to the public. Volunteers could bring their own canoes or kayaks as well. The 2.5 mile float began at East Park and ended at Averydale Access on Birch Drive.
Volunteers enjoyed a beautiful stretch of river, picking up trash along the way.
This event was sponsored by the Mason City Earth Day Committee, Mason City Active Living and Transportation Commission, and Lime Creek Nature Center.