WAVE Foundation, the independent nonprofit partner of Newport Aquarium, is hosting our First Annual Trash Dash fundraiser in Newport, KY. Participants will compete solo or in teams of two, racing around the city of Newport to see who can pick up the most trash in just 90 minutes.
The Trash Dash will take place on Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Wooden Cask Brewing (629 York Street, Newport, KY 41071). Participants will be provided with all equipment needed to safely pick up litter, then given 90 minutes to collect as much trash as possible. When returning at the end of the race, trash bags will be weighed, and trophies and prizes will be awarded to the individual and team that have the heaviest bags. Registration for the event is only $10, which includes light bites from Wooden Cask Brewing and a custom wooden medal for everyone who signs up.
WAVE Foundation’s mission is to inspire and foster environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation and volunteerism. We are always looking for ways to give back to our community and encourage local citizens to take conservation action. This fun, new event is an opportunity for community members to take an active role in protecting our environment. Litter in the street often ends up becoming pollution in waterways, and with more than 5 million people relying on the Ohio River for drinking water, we believe everyone can play a part in keeping our water clean.
