On Jan. 7, Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Brent Wilson was patrolling for duck hunting compliance when he noticed a large pile of garbage floating down the Susquehanna River.
ECO Wilson contacted the Campville Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) to ask for assistance with its airboat so he could retrieve the garbage in order to identify who dumped it.
The Campville VFD transported ECO Wilson out to the garbage so it could be secured and brought back to shore. Once on shore, the garbage was determined to be several tarps wrapped together, and no identifying material could be found.
Town of Owego crews disposed of the tarps.
If you witness an environmental crime or believe a violation of environmental law occurred, please call the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Tip Line at 1-844-332-3267.
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