Cleaning the kentucky: 15th annual River Sweep is scheduled for Saturday. From: Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, KY) | Date: June 13, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Lexington Herald-Leader. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Megan Potter

Jun. 13--Last year, the Kentucky River Sweep project pulled two shopping carts, almost 300 tires and a kitchen sink out of the Kentucky River -- the source of drinking water for more than 800,000 people. Reports from past River Sweep cleanups include everything from meth-making materials to full containers of pesticide and antifreeze. This Saturday, the Kentucky River Sweep plans to host its 15th annual cleanup on the shore at Fort Boonesborough Stat...

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