Staff from the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) and Save The River (STR) spent the morning of Friday May 8, at Blind Bay, working together on a shoreline cleanup effort, removing trash and debris from one of the St. Lawrence River’s most important natural areas.
Using kayaks, nets, and trash grabbers, staff removed plastics, polystyrene fragments, and other debris from the Bay’s shoreline and wetlands. Blind Bay provides important habitat for a wide range of species, including waterfowl, migratory birds, turtles, and the iconic muskellunge, while also playing a critical role in maintaining water quality throughout the River ecosystem.
“Blind Bay is one of the most ecologically important and sensitive shoreline habitats we have along this stretch of the St. Lawrence River,” said Bridget Wright, Executive Director of STR. “Removing litter and preventing further degradation is a simple but meaningful way we can help protect its long-term health.”
“This is exactly the kind of place that shows why conservation work matters,” said Jake Tibbles, Executive Director of TILT. “Blind Bay is still functioning as a living, working part of the River system — as habitat, nursery grounds, and refuge. Cleanups like this are a small but important way of helping it stay intact.”
The cleanup reflects the ongoing commitment of both organizations to protect the St. Lawrence River and preserve the natural habitats that make the Thousand Islands region unique.
For more information, visit saveblindbay.com.