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  • Collection: Speed River Project

WELCOME TO OPIRG'S ENVIRONMENT WEEK COMMUNITY APPRECIATION NIGHT

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An on-the-day-of event poster for OPIRG Guelph's Community Appreciation Night, as part of Environment Week

Wading in to do their share

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An image and caption describing two volunteers taking part in the 19th Annual Speed River Clean Up.

Turtle Pair happy together

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An article regarding the release of a pair of snapping turtles into the Speed-Eramosa River System during the 19th Annual Speed River Clean Up.

Speed River Clean Up draws big numbers

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An article reflecting on the large turnout of the 19th Annual Speed River Clean Up, their success in garbage collection, and the use of extra volunteers to remove graffiti from Guelph's 'covered bridge'.

Speed River Clean up - 1998 - Final Report

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An internal OPIRG Guelph report summarizing the process and outcomes regarding the 1998 (19th Annual) Speed River Clean Up.

Our view: Speed River trash a sad statement

Image of an editorial from the Guelph Mercury about the garbage in the Speed River.
An editorial asserting the perspective that the garbage in the Speed River is a negative phenomenon. Follows the 19th Speed River Clean Up.

MEDIA RELEASE: Snapping Turtles to be released at Cleanup

Media release announcing release of snapping turtles from captivity
A press release announcing that several one-year old snapping turtles will be released from captivity during the 19th Annual Speed River Clean Up.