City of Millcreek Takes on National Cleanup Day

Millcreek Utah was incorporated as a city just five years ago, and has already made great strides in keeping its environment clean. The city’s slogan is Connected By Nature, and the dedication to keeping this connection is clear in the action taken by Millcreek’s citizens and leadership.

Located just South of Salt Lake City, the town is home to residential neighborhoods, K-12 schools, and many businesses. The city meets up with the Wasatch mountain range with it’s popular Millcreek canyon providing citizens opportunities to hike, camp, and get outdoors.

I actually spent the majority of my time in Utah going to school in Millcreek. I attended both Wasatch Junior High and Skyline High School located just down the street from the mouth of Millcreek Canyon. I’ve always appreciated how green the city is, with trees lining the streets and many different parks within walking distance.

Millcreek’s Mayor Jeff Silvestrini cares a great deal about keeping the city and surrounding environment clean. On Earth Day earlier this year volunteers came together to clean up Scott Avenue Park. The park offers wide green spaces, a small water feature, and a walking trail. These volunteer efforts allow others to enjoy what Millcreek has to offer, while also building community among those who’s hard work keeps these parks clean.

For National Cleanup Day on September 18, volunteers and city officials took part in a “Canoe Cleanup” along the Jordan River. The major Utah river runs along Millcreek’s city boundaries leading all the way to the Great Salt Lake. It’s contact with many communities across Utah has unfortunately led to debris in the water and along the shores. Luckily, Millcreek’s citizens wanted to change this.

Armed with canoes and nets, volunteers paddled along the river collecting trash and other waste that found its way in the river. “It was a fun, and muddy day,” Mayor Silvestrini stated, “and a lot of good work was completed.” These efforts made by the city and its citizens are an excellent example of how we can use National Cleanup Day to keep our environment clean.

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