Volunteers join forces to tackle Mississippi River pollution

ST. LOUIS - Volunteers are gathering this morning to clean up the St. Louis riverfront along the Mississippi River.

The cleanup event, which runs from 8 AM to 1 PM, aims to address the significant issue of trash entering the ocean, with the Mississippi River being a major contributor.

Officials at the Arch have highlighted the global impact of river pollution, noting that approximately 9 billion tons of trash end up in the ocean each year.

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