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About 30 Adopt-the-Shoreline groups have registered so far to participate in the 2015 Lake of the Ozarks Spring Shoreline Cleanup that is now under way. The cleanup is scheduled to run through April 13.

Adopt-the-Shoreline Coordinator Bryan Vance expects between 60 and 70 adopting groups to take part in the cleanup. Last year, 60 groups participated. Vance encourages all members of the public to join in the cleanup effort, which began March 14. Since the cleanup's inception more than 20 years ago, volunteers have removed an estimated 5.5 million pounds of trash and debris from along the Lake of the Ozarks shoreline. Ameren Missouri sponsors the cleanup, providing administrative support as well as trash bags and paying for disposal of debris and trash.

“Members and volunteers clean more than 500 miles of Lake shoreline each spring,” Vance said. “Their work makes a huge difference to the Lake environment."

Vance offers the following guidelines to shoreline cleanup volunteers:

• Remove only man-made debris collected on the shoreline.
• Natural debris such as brush, leaves or trees will not be accepted for disposal.
• Household trash will not be removed. Only shoreline trash will be accepted.
• Stack all trash requiring pickup in a location easily reached by boat.
• For removal of the trash collected from the shoreline, notify the area's Zone Coordinator or call 573.365.9252.
• Remember that volunteers clean an area only once, and some areas are not cleaned at all. Help out early, and be sure to notify the local Zone Coordinator in advance if items require pickup.

The cleanup program is part of Ameren Missouri's continuing commitment to serving as a responsible steward of the Lake and its surrounding environment. Cleanups are performed entirely by volunteers, who clean within 12 geographic zones along the Lake.

To participate in the cleanup or join Adopt-the-Shoreline, call any of the Zone Coordinators at the numbers listed below or the Adopt-the-Shoreline office at 573.365.9252.

ADOPT-THE-SHORELINE ZONE COORDINATORS

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