Annual Broad River Sweep is July 16

On Saturday, July 16 the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC) will have its annual Broad River Spring Sweep. Volunteers will be cleaning multiple sections of the Broad River in Rutherford County. Volunteers will drop off their boats at designated areas at 10 a.m.

Vehicles will then be driven to the take-out spot and there will be a carpool back to the put-in location.

ROC staff and volunteers hope to get on the water around 10:45am.

To participate, pre-register for the event at - email jess@rutherfordoutdoor.org or text/call 828-351-3235 VENT.

Once registered names of volunteers will be added to an email list be assigned boats and sections, as well as send out important information.

Volunteers with kayaks as well as canoes are needed. Inform ROC if boats are available.

ROC would like to know if volunteers have trucks, trailers to help carry the kayaks, canoes or trash.

ROC will provide trash bags and a few grabbers. Everyone needs to bring lunch and some water.

River shoes or shoes are recommended for the event.