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Willamette River, Portland, OR
August 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a stewardship day of the Willamette River – help prevent litter from heading downstream to the Pacific Ocean, improve water quality and wildlife habitat!
When: Saturday, August 20th, 2022, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Staggered Check-In: Event check-in will run from 9:30 AM to 9:45 AM. Arrive any time during this window. The event will run through 12:00 PM.
Advanced Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in.
Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at OMSI in the north parking lot. Map Link.
What’s Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and work gloves are provided for all participants. We will have water-friendly cleanup equipment if you are bringing a vessel.
What You’ll Need:
- Workboots or sturdy shoes (no lightweight sneakers or open-toed footwear)
- Gear appropriate for the weather conditions (hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, etc.)
- Backpack to carry your items
- Water bottle/snacks
COVID Safety: Following federal mandate changes, masks are not required.
Boater Safety: If you plan to participate on the water, you must abide by Oregon laws. Review Oregon’s safety regulations here.
Parking: Free parking is available in the OMSI parking lot.
Transit: Light rail A & B are near this event.
Bathrooms: Restrooms will be available inside OMSI for volunteers.
Accessibility: The Eastbank Esplanade has a paved, wheelchair-friendly sidewalk.
Youth Volunteers: This is an all-ages event! If you are under the age of 14, we ask that an adult is present with you. If you are 14 and over, please bring a youth waiver signed by your guardian if you intend to participate without them. Find the link to the youth waiver form here.
Contact: Contact Jessica Tierney at jessica@solveoregon.org with any questions or work phone at (971) 346 2705. This number only accepts calls, not texts.