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A big two day five county Norris Lake cleanup is set for late March
TOP PHOTO: A past clean up at Anderson County Park.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Norris Lake Project Team is calling for volunteers to lend a helping hand in the Semi-Annual Five County Norris Lake Cleanup, spanning Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Union, and Grainger Counties. It takes place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. This event aims to preserve the natural beauty and conserve the resources of the Norris Lake Watershed area.
The cleanup effort will be conducted at three locations including Anderson County Park, Flat Hollow Marina and Hickory Star Marina on March 22nd and Beach Island Marina on March 23rd. Volunteers will have access to boats that will transport them to and from cleanup sites inaccessible by land. Additionally, barges will be utilized to transport collected trash back to the shore. Volunteers with boats are encouraged to bring them to assist in the efforts.
All volunteers are asked to wear appropriate footwear, preferably boots. Volunteers can also bring gloves and life jackets if they have them, especially for youth participants. Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and are required to have a registration and release form signed by a parent.
To register as a volunteer or obtain further information about the event, please visit the website. Registration can also be completed on-site on the morning of the cleanup. For any additional inquiries, please contact the Norris Lake Project Team at 865-659-2829 or via email at info@norrislakeproject.com.
The Norris Lake Project Team is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and conserving the resources of the Norris Lake Watershed area. Working in collaboration with local governments, the team aims to combat the deterioration of natural resources in the surrounding communities.
The managing partners include Anderson County Tourism Council, Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, Union County Chamber of Commerce, Claiborne County Mayor’s Office, Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council, Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris Dam State Park, Big Ridge State Park, Anderson County Litter Grant, and Campbell County Litter Control. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/246/2025-6AM)