The first video showcases Atwater Beach and the efforts to keep it clean using a specialized device that picks up garbage and plastic – a Barber Surf Rake. Ben Habanek from the Village DPW explains the weekly cleaning process from about Memorial Day to Labor Day, and offers insights into where the trash comes from. He also shares practical tips on how we can reduce the amount of waste found on our beaches and in local waterways.
Another new technology for cleaning beaches was introduced this summer at Atwater Beach by the Milwaukee Riverkeeper who hosted a BeBot drone demonstration at Atwater Beach.
The BeBot is a remote-controlled device designed to clean beaches by sifting through sand to collect plastic debris and other litter. This new device was made possible through the generous support of Meijer.