A float fashioned from discarded plastic, nicknamed Bessie, recently drifted down the Cuyahoga River to spotlight plastic pollution in Lake Erie.

Last week, an homage to the river’s ongoing clean-up efforts drew a small crowd and was organized by a coalition of environmental groups to highlight microplastics and other waste in the region’s waterways.

The float’s message was reinforced by comments from Eddie Olschanski, founder of Trash Fish, who emphasized the importance of accessibility and community involvement as keys to making real progress.

Olschanski has been working tirelessly over the past several years to clean and restore the river, dedicating time and resources to removing trash and raising awareness of pollution issues affecting Lake Erie. His efforts are ongoing, reflecting

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