Spring is here! For many, that means throwing open windows and refreshing our indoor spaces. But what about outside? It’s an unfortunate fact that trash ends up in places it shouldn’t. While many people routinely carry a trash bag to pick up litter while enjoying the outdoors, sometimes a group effort is called for to maintain our outdoor spaces and preserve the health of our waterways. These creek cleanups rely heavily on volunteers. For years, many organizations have partnered with corporate sponsors and local groups for years to organize group clean-ups, choosing April to coincide with Earth Day. As a result, thousands of pounds of trash are removed from our…