McLean Creek gets facelift from off-road enthusiasts

Local off-roaders have once again teamed up to clean up McLean Creek.

More than 20 volunteers spent Saturday at the popular camping and off-roading area west of the city near Bragg Creek.

JJ Marshall has helped organize the cleanup and said it's about leading by example.

"I want to show people as a local business operator as well as an enthusiast in this recreational use field that there are responsible people out there," he said.

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"There are people who stick to the trails, there are people who respect the land and care about the land that we go out to use."

Devin Rochon, founder of the Off Road Brigade — said along with cleaning up trash, several vehicles left abandoned are also towed out.

"We really run into everything," he said.

"A lot of people are out here with their firearms and leave their shells so we make sure we clean up all the shells. Then we get a lot of… high school parties that come out here. We make sure the campsites are all cleaned up and find all kinds of stuff from couches to TVs and even the odd camper that gets destroyed."

McLean Creek is chosen because it's the closest to Calgary.

"It's precious to us as off-road enthusiasts because it's so close to home," said Rochon.

"We don't want to lose it so we make sure we keep it as clean as possible and make sure everyone respects the land."

The group is also working with Alberta Fish and Wildlife to replace and update trail markers.