Register an Event for 'Pick Up Pennsylvania' to Benefit Streams, Rivers, and Lakes

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for “Pick Up Pennsylvania,” a statewide campaign of fall litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through Nov. 30. Volunteer groups who participate in the PennDOT Adopt-A-Highway program are also encouraged to participate.

“Our waterways foster pride of place for many Pennsylvanians and shouldn’t be trashed,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “It’s important to make the connection between actions on the land and their impact on our...