A clean-up held in Woy Woy Bay
Clean4Shore cleaned up Woy Woy Bay on Wednesday morning, March 6.
"A small section of mangroves (150 metres) in front of the railway station revealed masses of small litter," said co-ordinator Mr Graham Johnston.
"Food wrappings, plastic bottles, soft plastics, cans, glass bottles and polystyrene were collected by a small team from North Gosford Learning Centre.
"More alarming was the amount of bar-coded plastic bottles, cans and beer bottles, with the general public now not keen on the 10 cent refund."
Mr Johnston said a change in direction should be considered for the Return and Earn Scheme.
The team pulled an old stand-up paddle board from close to the railway line with one site further into the Bay revealing three derelict craft, "squashed" by a fallen tree.
An RFS work crew assisted in removing the tree with the students carrying all three craft onto the barge.
Also of concern is an eight metre yacht, laying on its side.
A load weighing 280kg was delivered to Woy Woy tip.
SOURCE:
Social media, 6 Mar 2024
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