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Introducing Upstream Photo Fellow, Tyler Anderson (@drftless). During this photoshoot, he was working with @rootriverrodco out of Lanesboro, Minnesota. 🌲 Every spring @rootriverrodco organizes a river clean-up. This event happens annually in April or early May. They get out with their drift boats in the river and have folks walk the banks to clean up after the snowmelt. In Tyler's own words, "It's an awesome day where everyone is outside, celebrating and caring for the natural spaces in southeast Minnesota." ️ Upstream is lucky to be partnering with such a talented artist!..#goupstream #mnupstream #springcleanup #mncommunity #lanesboro β€” from Instagram

Introducing Upstream Photo Fellow, Tyler Anderson (@drftless). During this photoshoot, he was working with @rootriverrodco out of Lanesboro, Minnesota. 🌲 Every spring @rootriverrodco organizes a river clean-up. This event happens annually in April or early May. They get out with their drift boats in the river and have folks walk the banks to clean up after the snowmelt. In Tyler's own words, "It's an awesome day where everyone is outside, celebrating and caring for the natural spaces in southeast Minnesota." ️ Upstream is lucky to be partnering with such a talented artist!..#goupstream #mnupstream #springcleanup #mncommunity #lanesboro β€” from Instagram

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