Cumbria B&Bs: Spring clean for Lake Windermere
14th Apr 2008
People heading to stay in Cumbria B&Bs this summer will find England's longest lake is even more beautiful than ever thanks to a planned clean-up operation.
Ten canoeists will join a host of divers, school and youth groups for an annual spring clean of Lake Windermere on April 19th.
This is the tenth anniversary of the event, which in previous years has seen up to 60 rubbish bags filled with discarded debris left by visitors.
'Winderclean' organiser and Lake District National Park Authority ranger Steve Tatlock said that the litter problem is mainly caused by "a thoughtless and destructive minority".
The lake is home to many different species of wildlife including a growing otter population which could be affected by the litter, he explained.
"If we didn't clean up the mess, conditions on the lake shore would slowly deteriorate," Mr Tatlock warned.
"I don't think the problem is getting any worse, but it's not getting any better either, despite continuous campaigns and please to get people to use bins, take their litter home and recycle what they can."
Members of the public are also being urged to join in the clean-up operation to protect the appearance of the beauty spot as well as ensure the future of wildlife in the area.
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