Cigarette butts are polluting Lake Erie, prompting local efforts to clean up the shoreline and protect the environment. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is leading initiatives to educate the public on the importance of proper disposal to prevent litter from entering the water. Read the full story by WJET-TV – Erie, PA.
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