SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - A beautiful spot for an event out here today out on the water with a view of all the boats at the Shawnee State Park and Marina.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s goal is to keep it beautiful with his waterway initiative called H2Ohio.

DeWine is getting ready to announce the launch of the Ohio River Beautification Barge, a 30 foot vessel with a crane capable of picking up heavy debris from the river.

Things like abandoned boats, tires, and appliances have been illegally dumped here in the river.

The tents are getting set up right now and folks are filing in for the announcement here to begin here shortly.

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