Regional drought pushed Lake Hartwell low enough to expose trash usually hidden underwater; 148 volunteers across 14 sites in five counties removed about 8,300 pounds, including a record 36 tires
A prolonged drought has lowered Lake Hartwell enough to expose shoreline debris that normally sits underwater, giving volunteers an unusual opportunity to remove years of accumulated litter. According to WYFF 4, a recent cleanup brought together 148 volunteers who collected about 8,300 pounds of trash, including a record 36 tires. The Lake Hartwell Partners for…
