Spring Cleanups in Cranston

“Rising concern about the “environmental crisis” is sweeping the nation’s campuses with an intensity that may be on its way to eclipsing student discontent over the war in Vietnam…a national day of observance of environmental problems, analogous to the mass demonstrations on Vietnam, is being planned for next spring, when a nationwide environmental ‘teach-in’…coordinated from the office of Senator Gaylord Nelson is planned….”¹. And 40 years ago, Earth Day was born.

A note from Steve Stycos: Friends of the Pawtuxet is postponing its Saturday clean up because of potential concerns about environmental conditions after the flood. The largest item of trash is plastic bags in trees and when they are pulled from the tree, they produce a puff of dust. We are concerned this dust may be harmful, especially to children.

Under the leadership of Edgewood’s Steve Fishbach, we have joined other environmental groups to request that the EPA test sediments deposited by the flood. We think it is better to wait until we know more about the dust, and it is washed off trees by rain, before having a clean up. RI DEM is also urging caution on all Earth Day clean ups.

Pawtuxet River Cleanup

Roger Williams Park Cleanup

Volunteer to help clean-up Roger Williams Park from 9am-2pm. Requirements: able to do lifting and bending. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sun and bug protection; long pants, long sleeves, sturdy closed toed shoes, waterproof boots, work gloves and bring waders if you have them. Project is best for ages 8 and up.

Oakland Cemetery Cleanup

Bring tools and gloves if you have them. Water and snacks supplied. Organized by the Cranston Historical Society and the Cranston Historical Cemetery Commission.

Stillhouse Cove Cleanup

Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association will be holding its annual cleanup of Stillhouse Cove in Cranston on Saturday, April 24. Come join your neighbors and help clean up the stuff that’s washed up following the great flood! The clean-up will begin at 10 and run until 2. We’ll have some gloves but feel free to bring your own. Hope to see you there. No advanced sign up required.

1. ‘Environmental Crisis’ May Eclipse Vietnam as College Issue, New York Times, 11/30/1969.

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