Artist David Williamson

DNR to unveil river trash art on Earth Day

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In summer 2010, Project AWARE volunteers pulled 18,551 pounds from Iowas waters during the weeklong event. Now, some of that trash has been turned into art. Photo via U of I State Hygienic Laboratory.

One Iowan’s trash is another’s artistic expression. Or something like that.

That will be the case on April 22 when the DNR unveils new artwork fashioned from river trash – an effort that is part of a multi-year project known as “The River Gates of Project AWARE,” which promotes environmental stewardship. Continue reading →