Approximately 65 volunteers attended the 2016 Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Litter Day on Saturday February 20th. The volunteers, alongside refuge staff, were able to divide and conquer at six different locations in both Marshall and McCracken Counties. The focus of the cleanup efforts were along state and county roads adjacent to lands managed by Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers included local citizens as well as various organized groups: Wood-N-Wave, Purchase Area Canoeist and Kayakers, and various clubs from Murray State University including The Wildlife Society, Murray’s Environmental Student Society, Honors Student Council, and American Society of Safety Engineers. To show how much their time and efforts were appreciated, The Friends of Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge not only provided snacks and water for volunteers while working, but furthermore prepared a hot lunch when they returned. Also contributing to the event was Kentucky Lake Outdoors. This event is held each year during the late winter. For those interested in participating in the future, contact Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge at 270-527-5770 to be added to a contact list. Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1997 to provide essential nesting and migration habitat for migratory birds, and protect a diminished habitat type referred to as bottomland hardwood forest. While it is one of over 560 National Wildlife Refuges across the country, it is the only refuge in the state of Kentucky. The refuge currently owns approximately 10,000 acres located in Marshall, McCracken, and Graves Counties. To learn more about Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge visit our website: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Clarks_River/