MARQUETTE, MI— More than six tons of debris was removed from Lake Superior and its shores in parts of the U.P. this summer.
The Superior Watershed Partnership hosted coastal cleanups, beach hikes, and diving events this past summer for the City of Marquette, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and the Bay Mills Indian Community.
The Great Lakes Climate Corps hiked more than 200 miles of coastline, picking up litter and debris on the way. Local dive teams also removed underwater materials.
Officials say more than 12,000 pounds of marine debris was removed from Lake Superior. It included litter, plastic, tires, anchors, derelict fishing gear, bicycles, household appliances, and other assorted materials.
More cleanup events are planned for next year.
