Our flood of litter

CLEAN Up Australia Day is fast approaching and locals are urged to get involved, with more than 30 sites across Noosa selected for cleaning this year.
Almost 30 tonnes of rubbish was collected last year, and event organisers are hoping to do it again on 1 March.
With the recent floods, it is expected to be “all hands on deck” to help clean all the litter and debris that would have washed into the waterways, beaches and bushland, according to the organisers.
Noosa Integrated Catchment Association president Tony Haslam and local volunteer co-ordinator Councillor Joe Jurisevic are calling on locals to take part in the clean-up.
“It’s time to roll up the sleeves and get stuck in to clean up our local sporting grounds, parks, creeks, rivers, beaches, bushland and streets after the rain,” Cr Jurisevic said.
“As Noosa locals treasure the environment in which we live, I am sure everyone is aware of an area that could benefit from this local community effort on Clean Up Australia Day.”
The Noosa hinterland and local businesses have also joined the clean-up effort this year with a new site at Weyba Downs, organised by the Friends of Lake Weyba.
Plus staff from United Synergies will tackle the Lake Doonella foreshores and a flotilla of water craft are expected to take to the waterways of Noosa.
There are 30 locals sites registered for cleaning this year and volunteers can turn up from 8am on 1 March and register to take part in the clean-up.
There will be registration sites at Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, Noosa Woods, Noosa Heads, The J, Noosa Junction, plus many more. A full list is available online at www.noosariver.org.au.
Don’t forget to bring a hat, gloves, shoes, and a bottle of water on the day.