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The 16th Annual Great Willamette Cleanup

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Get dirty for good!

Grab a friend, roll up your sleeves, and join hundreds of volunteers across the Willamette Valley for one big day of action for the river we love.

The Great Willamette Cleanup brings together Willamette Riverkeeper, community partners, and volunteers for on-land and on-water cleanups along the Willamette. Together, we’ll remove trash, care for our river, meet some great people, and have plenty of fun along the way.

Cleanups run from morning through early afternoon. Then, at 1:30pm, it’s time to celebrate! Join us for volunteer appreciation parties in Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene (locations TBD).

Clean Up Sites

Ready to get dirty for good?

Choose a cleanup site, grab a friend (or two!), and come help us make a BIG impact for the Willamette River.

For details and registration, click on a site below!*

*Keep checking our website as more sites will continue to be added.

PORTLAND

• Kelley Point Park w/ Portland Parks & Recreation (On-Land Cleanup)

• Ross Island w/ Willamette Riverkeeper (On-Water Cleanup)

MILWAUKIE

• Milwaukie Bay Park w/ Adventures Without Limits (On-Water Cleanup)

SALEM

• Wallace Marine Park w/ Castaway ECS and the Mid-Valley STREAM~N Team (On-Land Cleanup)

INDEPENDENCE

• Independence Sports Park w/ Write Place (On-Land Cleanup)

ALBANY

• Takena Landing Trail w/ Albany Adopt-a-Park (On-Land Cleanup)
  
• Bowman Park w/ Albany Adopt-a-Park (On-Land Cleanup)

CORVALLIS

• Avery Park w/ Corvallis Parks and Recreation (On-Land Cleanup)
  
• Crystal Lake to Michael’s Landing w/ Willamette Riverkeeper (On-Water Cleanup)

MONROE

• Irish Bend Park w/ Willamette Riverkeeper (On-Land Cleanup)

EUGENE

• River House to Beltline w/ River House Outdoor Center (On-Water Cleanup)
  
• Maurie Jacobs Park w/ Eugene Parks and Open Spaces (On-Land Cleanup)
  
• UO North Campus w/ University of Oregon Outdoor Program (On-Land Cleanup)

SPRINGFIELD

• Island Park w/ Willamalane Parks and Recreation District (On-Land Cleanup)
  
• Clearwater Park to Aspen Street w/ Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club (On-Water Cleanup)

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THANK YOU PARTNERS