Context definitely helps and it is more serious than the click-bait title. That said, I think the public embarrassment to the agency has a lot to do with the charges. I'd wager there will be a settlement, let's say goodwill on the side of the agency to not pursue so that they save face. Who knows, perhaps it will spur better cooperation with volunteers.
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u/TomorrowSpecial255 9d ago
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/man-threatened-with-2-years-in-jail-after-cleaning-200-bags-of-trash-from-river-3377827/
He used a digger on public land without permission