Stream Sweepers kicks off community cleanup Jim Talbert May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 0 Volunteers removed this litter from the Clinch in less than an hour. Jim Talbert Jim Talbert Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jim Talbert StreamSweepers has a new parent group, but they will keep cleaning the streams and rivers of the area. kAm$EC62>$H66A6CD :D ?@H F?56C E96 F>3C6==2 @7 E96 &AA6C %6??6DD66 #:G6C #@F?5E23=6[ H9:49 4@>A=6E6D A@==FE:@? AC6G6?E:@? 2?5 4=62?FA AC@;64ED 7@C E96 r=:?49[ w@=DE@? 2?5 !@H6== C:G6CD :? 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