Broad Riverkeeper to Host Sarah Sweep September 7

On Saturday, September 7, MountainTrue and Broad Riverkeeper David Caldwell will host the 9th Annual Sarah Sweep near Lawndale. The day will begin with a river cleanup at 10:00am, followed by an evening of fabulous food and tunes at the First Broad River Festival, featuring Doug Fortenberry's delicious barbecued chicken and ribs served from 5:30-7pm, and live music featuring Red Crayon and Bruised Rhino from 6-9pm, with special guest Steve Spencer. Tickets are $20. Children under age 8 and all volunteers receive free entry.

Register for the cleanup and purchase afterparty tickets: https://mountaintrue.org/event/9th-annual-sarah-sweep-and-first-broad-river-festival-near-lawndale-nc/

The annual Sarah Sweep is held in honor of Sarah Spencer, who tragically passed in a car accident along with friends Beejay, Billy and Davey in 2016. Sarah cared deeply for the health and well-being of the Broad River and would always stop to pick up litter as she paddled the river's shallow, cool waters that flow between rock cliffs and rhododendron. All are welcome to join the Broad Riverkeeper, Sarah's friends and family, and other community members on this lovely section of the river that Sarah held dear to her heart.

The Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue extend their gratitude to Judy and Steve Spencer, Jodi and Joe Morgan of J. Morgan Company, Jeff and Julie Weathers of The Biz Hub, Michael and Patsy Cheng, Community First Media, and Double Shoals Cotton Mill for sponsoring the 9th Annual Sarah Sweep.

About MountainTrue: MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities. We are committed to keeping our mountain region a beautiful place to live, work, and play. Our members protect our forests, clean up our rivers, plan vibrant and livable communities, and advocate for a sound and sustainable future for all. MountainTrue is active in the Broad, French Broad, Green, Hiwassee, Little Tennessee, New, and Watauga watersheds and is home to the Broad Riverkeeper, French Broad Riverkeeper, Green Riverkeeper, and Watauga Riverkeeper.