The City of Piqua Underground Utilities and Public Works teams conducted a cleanup of debris at the Great Miami River on Thursday, June 26. The cleanup benefits the natural flow of the river and is conducted at least annually.
The team uses a track hoe to clear logs, branches and other materials that get lodged around the bridge pillars adjacent to Lock 9 Park. In all, the crew hauled away five truckloads of debris.
This effort supports the long-standing work of the Miami Conservancy District, which maintains the regional flood protection system and works with communities like Piqua to keep the Great Miami River safe, healthy and flowing.
The City of Piqua team also cleared the outfalls in the Shawnee neighborhood to ensure efficient operation of the stormwater system.