Clean Sweep History

Shane Graham, Lexington, N.C. and Barry Childers, Salisbury, N.C are lake residents and business owners who
learned firsthand how to make a difference more than 25 years ago, following their respective fathers in
actively participating in the CleanSweep. Both men want to ensure the lake community can enjoy all that High
Rock Lake has to offer for generations to come. A committee was formed a few years ago. “We have something special here with our natural resource in Rowan and Davidson Counties, and when the community comes together, it’s a win-win,” said Graham, president of HRL CleanSweep LLC, a 501C3 non-profit.

In prior years, more than 20,000 lbs. of trash has been collected over the one-day community service event.
Committee members will be on hand to distribute approved community service hours for schools and other
organizations that participate.

Supplies will be distributed the morning of the event at both sites.

The HRL CleanSweep committee continues to increase its presence in the community through sponsorships. Volunteers without boats are still encouraged to participate and can work at targeted coves. Dumpsters are being provided by Rowan County, and Best Disposal Inc, Lexington.