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Victorville has removed an estimated 51 tons of debris from the Mojave Riverbed and Oro Grande Wash, two of the city’s most important ecosystems.
The four-week cleanup, which was completed recently, was conducted across 3.1 linear miles by 34 city employees, according to a statement on the city’s website.
The workers cleared and secured storm drains, removed items dumped illegally, and took away dead vegetation to reduce the risk of fires.
“It’s extremely frustrating that people continue to dump unwanted items in our desert, despite the free disposal services we provide like drop off centers, bulky item pick up, dump days,” said Mayor Liz Becerra in the statement. “We encourage community members to take advantage of our free services and dispose of unwanted items the right way.”
The Victorville Water District needs groundwater like that found in the Mojave Riverbed and Oro Grande Wash to provide residents with a safe drinking water, according to the statement.
Well mayor, start heavy fines,and i do mean heavy fines,not handslaps.jail time too. You could put this to a stop. Also people, beware your junk hauler, gardener,landscaper,construction workers and Roofers. They are the worst for illegal dumping.