Water Chestnut Harvesting at the Res This Summer
Volunteers on July 17
Our collective efforts have led to a huge success in water chestnut harvesting, thanks to volunteer events and mechanical harvesting.
Power of Volunteer Events
The Mystic River Watershed Association organized volunteers for our initiative. Here are the impressive outcomes:
- Events: 13
- Volunteers: 282 dedicated individuals
- Baskets Filled: 1,820
- Total Weight: 38,220 lbs (21 lbs per basket)
These numbers highlight our volunteers’ dedication. Each event strengthened community bonds and worked towards a sustainable future.
Impact of Mechanical Harvesting
Mechanical harvesting, supported by the Town’s Water Bodies Fund, also played a crucial role.
- Dates: June 17 – June 28
- Harvester Loads: 145
- Volume: 36,250 cubic feet
- Total Weight: 271,875 lbs
The harvester allowed us to efficiently collect a significant volume of water chestnuts.
Combined Effort
Together, volunteer events and town funded efforts led to remarkable water chestnut collection. This success shows what community spirit and technology can achieve.
We are proud of our community’s achievements and eager to continue. If you haven’t participated yet, join future events. Together, we can make an even greater impact!
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