We recovered and disposed of 2 full pickup truck loads of trash.  Our objective was to evaluate the Thornapple River from the Middleville Dam to the LaBarge Dam while the rivers water level was down.  The primary concern was large items that were beneath the water making it difficult to locate and remove.  During the repairs on the LaBarge, the Thornapple River Watershed Council as a group committed to this undertaking.  Besides the Council board members a special thanks to Annalise Steketee and Josh Gambee for their participation.  The Thornapple River Watershed Council along with the Barry Conservation District is committed to making the Thornapple River and it’s tributaries a safe and fun place to enjoy.  We would also like to thank the riparian owners who also participated in cleaning the river during this opportunity.  We were surprised at how clean and free of debris this section of river was.