LITTERING ON ICE/RIVER VIOLATES AKWESASNE BY-LAW

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Compliance Program is urging anyone who uses Akwesasne’s frozen river for recreation or for crossing to please not throw garbage onto the ice. It is everyone’s responsibility to discard waste back at your homes.

Garbage left behind on the ice litters the shore line within Akwesasne. If left out, the garbage will eventually fall into the river after the spring melt. Litter contributes to the pollution of the river and harms wildlife (fish and birds) as well as poses a danger to swimmers in the summer.

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Garbage Collection and Disposal By-Law No. 13 passed January 8,1973 states that any violation of this law is a chargeable offence; said person shall be liable to be ordered to clean up the garbage.

Please help keep the waterways clean for the continued use now and in the future.