LETTER: Reservoir Friends, Darn Tough workers team up for cleanup

June 19, 2024 | By Sheila Goss

Cleanup included trails along the shoreline. Photo by Emma Brownlee

Volunteers prep with supplies to collect trash before heading onto the water. Photo by Sheila Goss

State Parks Ranger Ben Foltin. Photo by Sheila Goss

Photo by Sheila Goss

Photo by Sheila Goss

Mike and Debbie Bard use their duck boat in the cleanup. Photo by Sheila Goss

Photo by Sheila Goss

To the Community: 

The Friends of Waterbury Reservoir is an organization that prides itself on being a contributing member to the community, both on and off the reservoir.

On June 7, board members of FWR teamed up with 12 enthusiastic and energetic volunteers from Darn Tough Vermont to conduct a clean-up of the reservoir water, shorelines and trails. Umiak Outdoor Outfitters donated the use of canoes for those who needed them, and the hearty band of litter picker-uppers headed out as soon as the midday thunderstorms departed. 

Vermont State Parks Ranger Ben Foltin provided suggestions on spots to clean, as well as on-water support. 

This cooperative effort was very successful and indicative of how nonprofit organizations, companies, and community members can work together. 

Thanks to all who participated!

Sheila Goss 

Waterbury 

Sheila Goss is vice president of the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir board of directors.