Anglers clean up local waterways in Victoria



6:34 AM Fri 1 Oct 2010 GMT
DPI Victoria
Recreational anglers and community groups across the state joined forces and volunteered part of their weekend to clean up local rivers and lakes. Executive Director of Fisheries Victoria, within the Department of Primary Industries Anthony Hurst said more than 140 volunteers from 12 organisations participated in the inaugural Clean a Stream Day on Sunday September 26. 'It is terrific to see anglers coming together to care for the environment which gives them and their families so much fishing enjoyment,' Mr Hurst said. 'Litter collected from waterways and surrounds included general rubbish such as bottles, cans and fast food packaging, as ...


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by Department of Primary Industries





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