With springlike weather occurring earlier than normal, the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper organization is gearing up for a busy season of activities.
Located on Niagara Street, the group consists of 23 paid employees and volunteers from around Western New York who have similar goals of keeping the region's natural resources neat and clean.
nbsp;The organization is gearing up for its big Shoreline Clean-Up, which is taking place on April 21. The event focuses on cleaning up 40 areas throughout Western New York. Three areas in particular that are close to home that will be helped by the clean up are Scajaquada Creek, Buffalo River and stretches of the Niagara River.
"The organization's backbone is its v0lunteers," said Elizabeth Lamont, who is a representative at Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. "The group gets volunteers from aroudn Western New York through press releases and spreading the word through the local college campuses.
Lamont said even though they are expecting a huge turnout of helpers on April 21, more volunteers are always welcome.
nbsp;In an area where natural water sources are very plentiful and financial aid is limited for upkeep, the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper organization plays a role in keeping several Western New York waterways as beautiful and clean as possible. Since 1989, the goal hasn't changed and the group continues to protect the region's most valuable natural resources.
By Pasquale Maggiore and Alexa Myers
