Next month, the Livingston Trails and Greenways committee will host two Passaic River cleanups on Saturday, April 1, and Saturday, April 22. The first of the year was held on March 18, and there are several more planned throughout the spring. These cleanups, which the committee holds periodically on weekends in spring through fall, offer residents a fun opportunity to get to know a slice of Livingston about which many people are unaware. It is also a necessary task to keep the waters pristine for animals and humans alike.
The Passaic River is home to muskrats, deer, multiple species of birds, and fish. Humans also live in homes off the banks of the river and use it recreationally (and are responsible for the plastic bottle, wrappers, and other pollution of the water). As a result of this use, the river periodically needs a cleaning.
The committee has several canoes and kayaks available to reserve, and people are also welcome to bring their own.