Fall River Cleanup set on Oct. 6

Keep San Marcos Beautiful and the Habitat Conservation Plan seek volunteers for the Second Annual Fall River Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 6.

“The cleanup last year was a huge success, and the support from volunteers to continue the event has been outstanding,” said Amy Kirwin, Community Enhancement Initiatives manager.

Volunteers arrive at 8:30 a.m. at the City Park Rec Hall (170 Charles Austin) to sign in, receive a shirt, and enjoy free breakfast tacos. To sign up early, visit https://bit.ly/2oXLU5d.

Cleanup areas will include: San Marcos River from City Park to Stokes Park; Purgatory Creek; Willow Creek; Downtown; and drainage ditches along Hopkins, Charles Austin and Hwy 123. Cleanup areas will be assigned at registration.

“These are just a few of the areas in San Marcos that collect and transport litter to the San Marcos River, but the cleanups make a big difference for quality of river habitat,” said Melani Howard, Habitat Conservation Plan manager.

Volunteers are asked to wear close-toed shoes. All other supplies will be provided. Lunch will be provided for volunteers starting at 11:30 a.m.

For more information or to sponsor the event, contact Amy Kirwin at akirwin@sanmarcostx.gov.

• Submitted by the city of San Marcos