Volunteer: River Cleanup: Multiple LocationsJoin us on Saturday, September 20 for our annual river cleanup. This event is focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Great Miami River. It’s a day for communities to demonstrate their desire for clean water and healthy rivers. It’s an opportunity to learn about our river, and it’s a time to come together with your families, your neighbors, your community, and your friends to accomplish something vital and worthy on behalf of our Great Miami River. There are numerous locations seeking your assistance. A full list of locations can be found at www.cleansweepofthegreatmiamiriver.org/locations Please register on the Clean Sweep website as we use these details to make sure each location has enough materials and tshirts. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/323m3xb Children: We welcome children to the cleanup, though anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are bringing someone else's children, please have their parent/guardian complete the waiver and bring a copy with you. The waiver can be found at www.cleansweepofthegreatmiamiriver.org/volunteer Kayaks: Most of the cleanup sections are on foot, walking the river banks. There is one group who will be going out in the Franklin/Middletown area in kayaks. If you are interested in joining them, please email Melissa at MProffitt@warrencountyohio.gov Organization: Butler Soil & Water Conservation District Join us on Saturday, September 20 for our annual river cleanup. This event is focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Great Miami River. It’s a day for communities to demonstrate their desire for clean water and healthy rivers. It’s an opportunity to learn about our river, and it’s a time to come together with your families, your neighbors, your community, and your friends to accomplish something vital and worthy on behalf of our Great Miami River. There are numerous locations seeking your assistance. A full list of locations can be found at www.cleansweepofthegreatmiamiriver.org/locations Please register on the Clean Sweep website as we use these details to make sure each location has enough materials and tshirts. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/323m3xb Children: We welcome children to the cleanup, though anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are bringing someone else's children, please have their parent/guardian complete the waiver and bring a copy with you. The waiver can be found at www.cleansweepofthegreatmiamiriver.org/volunteer Kayaks: Most of the cleanup sections are on foot, walking the river banks. There is one group who will be going out in the Franklin/Middletown area in kayaks. If you are interested in joining them, please email Melissa at MProffitt@warrencountyohio.gov Organization: Butler Soil & Water Conservation District Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 20, 2025 Zip Code: 45056 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Label storm drains with "No Polluting" decals (copy)Storm drain sin your neighborhood are designed to carry water off the roads and into local creeks. On it's journey, it can pick up and transport pollutants such as trash into our streams. During this project, you can label the drains in your neighborhood with "No Polluting:Drains to Creek" decals. Great for individuals, families, and groups. No experience necessary.Use a wire brush and rag to clean top of drain. Place glue on back of label and stick to drain. Mark label location on a map. Time commitment is up to you, you can label as many or as few drains as you like. When: Anytime the roads are dry and the temperatures are between 40 and 80 oF Materials: All materials provided. They will need to be picked up from Butler SWCD, in Hamilton. Call to make an appointment. Locations: Hamilton, West Chester Twp, Liberty Twp, Fairfield Twp, Hanover Twp, Madison Twp, Trenton, and Ross. Youth groups: An educational program can be scheduled for free to teach the children more about the project. Contact Butler SWCD to schedule 513-887-3720 Patches for Youth Groups: A patch is available to any youth group member that volunteers for 3 hours minimum. Optional additional opportunity: Use garbage grabbers to pick up trash while walking your neighborhood labeling drains. Organization: Butler Soil & Water Conservation District Storm drain sin your neighborhood are designed to carry water off the roads and into local creeks. On it's journey, it can pick up and transport pollutants such as trash into our streams. During this project, you can label the drains in your neighborhood with "No Polluting:Drains to Creek" decals. Great for individuals, families, and groups. No experience necessary.Use a wire brush and rag to clean top of drain. Place glue on back of label and stick to drain. Mark label location on a map. Time commitment is up to you, you can label as many or as few drains as you like. When: Anytime the roads are dry and the temperatures are between 40 and 80 oF Materials: All materials provided. They will need to be picked up from Butler SWCD, in Hamilton. Call to make an appointment. Locations: Hamilton, West Chester Twp, Liberty Twp, Fairfield Twp, Hanover Twp, Madison Twp, Trenton, and Ross. Youth groups: An educational program can be scheduled for free to teach the children more about the project. Contact Butler SWCD to schedule 513-887-3720 Patches for Youth Groups: A patch is available to any youth group member that volunteers for 3 hours minimum. Optional additional opportunity: Use garbage grabbers to pick up trash while walking your neighborhood labeling drains. Organization: Butler Soil & Water Conservation District Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 45011 Allow Groups: Yes |