Volunteers,locals launched major cleanup at Belomorsky State Natural Biological Reserve near Arkhangelsk . Over weekend,they cleared waste from two unauthorized landfills. Part of Clean Arctic project,they collected 17 tons of trash across four hectares.
People came from Vladimir,Ulyanovsk,Orel,Khanty-Mansiysk, joining Arkhangelsk locals . Together they tackled 20 cubic meters of debris in this crucial habitat for rare,endangered birds and over 20 plant species in Red Data Book.
Volunteers didn't stop there . They tackled nearby forestry area too,cleaning one hectare. Dmitry Fedoseev,project's director,said this cleanup is one of many. Karelia,Murmansk,Komi saw similar efforts. Chukotka up next…
Clean Arctic project pushes for awareness,community action on environment . As it grows,it hopes to rally more volunteers across Russia's north. Can they keep momentum going?
