



Area Boys Scouts were working on their Eagle Scout rank by hosting a community event at UTRGV to help keep the environment clean.

Jesus Rodriguez. currently a Life Scout with Troop 1954 in Edinburg was one of the few scouts working on his Eagle Scout rank on Saturday May 27.

He took part on the service project serving the community by rounding up hazardous waste from the Valley residents with other scouts.

They collected batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze and other household waste, and helped raise awareness for communities to learn how to dispose of hazardous materials around the house.

The collection took place at UTRGV to help reduce the millions of pounds of household hazardous waste that is released into the environment through storm water system which can potentially impact the environment.

For more information on BSA Scouts in the Rio Grande Valley visit the BSA Rio Grande Council website.