Join this volunteer effort to help keep the Luckiamute River clean and trash-free!

Luckiamute River Clean-Up Event

Sunday, September 22
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Place: Near the junction of Simpson and Airlie Roads*

​*The map shows the general area of the clean-up. Exact location and driving directions will be shared with those who register for this event (scroll down for the RSVP form).

A watershed landowner, Carly B., is in the final stretch to prepare a 8 acre field for a NRCS EQIP habitat restoration contract, and is asking for volunteer support to pick up the last of the plastic trash left behind from an illegal cannabis grow back in 2021. The trespassers left behind many tons of plastic, metal and wood debris. There are bits of twine, sand bags, irrigation emitters and tubing and a few piles of greenhouse plastic that remain and need to be removed before equipment can begin the restoration work later this month. This can be light pick up for small trash removal or heavier work of folding/rolling the large piles of greenhouse plastic for removal.

Volunteers are welcome to walk the extensive private trail system with old growth riparian hardwood forest. Many of the trees are estimated to be 350+ years old. There are 2 private access beaches on the Luckiamute River as well!

What to bring: gloves, clothes that can get dirty, closed-toe shoes, and a pocket knife for cutting twine (if you have one).

​*Please note that you and any guest volunteers will be required to fill out a liability release form before beginning work.

 Prefer to contact someone directly about this event? Please contact Carly at [email protected]