Annual Deschutes River Cleanup Service Opportunity

Deschutes River Cleanup in Sunriver

We have an opportunity to join this annual cleanup of our wonderful river.  Read on!

Deschutes River Cleanup

When:  Saturday, July 11, 9 am – 1 pm

Where:  Sunriver Marina

Why:  From the Watershed Council:  A special day for watershed stewards to get their hands dirty and feet wet, the 30th annual Deschutes River Cleanup is focused on cleaning up the river we all love. The Deschutes River Cleanup is the annual opportunity for us to come together with community members, local businesses, and our partners to steward the Deschutes River and its riparian areas. A dramatic increase in recreation in and around the Deschutes River has led to increased debris in the river and along its streambanks. In order to keep our river beautiful and protect riparian habitat conditions and water quality for fish and wildlife, the Watershed Council coordinates the Deschutes River Cleanup every year. Our goal is to raise community awareness about the role that humans play, both positively and negatively, to impact the health of the Deschutes.

To participate in the annual clean up in our own Sunriver area, we need the following volunteers:  Participants:  2-3 leaders to organize 2-3 groups of women (about 12 in each group) for instream debris removal and removal of invasive plant species on the river banks.  Supplies are provided.  If we have an instream removal team, we would use our own kayaks. 

Registration:  We will register and sign a release on the River Clean up website. BUT FIRST, to determine how many volunteers we have, sign up here on Wild Apricot.  We will then coordinate with Watershed Council.  The Council needs a head count by the end of April.  They will then determine what specific cleanup we will do.  They will also then provide me the link for signing up directly with them. 

Leader:  Mary Elizabeth Horan, 310-780-1438

NOTE:  This event may be photographed and your image may be used in promotion of the Sunriver Women's Club