RIVER CLEANUP
All are welcome, and no experience is necessary! This year, the Clean Up will be on Sunday, August 25th from 9:30am-2:30pm, starting at 5536 River Road, Duncan (the “Mini Big House” behind the Si’em Lelum Gym).
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to clean the riverbanks by foot (on-shore and in the water), canoe, and kayak. It’s a fantastic chance to meet others who care about the river and contribute to ongoing efforts to support its ecological health.
The event is guided and co-hosted by Cowichan Tribes, who have maintained reciprocal relationships with the river for generations. We come together to learn and work as a community at the Clean Up. By joining us, you can help make our river a safer and healthier place for both creatures and people alike, while also enjoying a free BBQ lunch and neighborhood connections.
The Cowichan Watershed Board is a partnership between Cowichan Tribes and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Our mission is to provide leadership for sustainable water management and to protect and enhance the environmental quality and quality of life in the Cowichan and Koksilah watersheds and adjoining areas.
Together, we can make a difference. Join us for a day of community, learning, and action!
For the first time ever, you can pre-register for the Clean Up online! While registration is not mandatory, it will help us ensure you know your clean up route before arrival, that any accessibility needs you have are met to the best of our abilities, and that the morning of the event goes as smoothly as possible.
Itinerary:
- 9:30am – Sign up & Gear up!
- 10am – Welcome
- 10am-1pm – Garbage Picking
- 1-2:30pm – Volunteer BBQ
What to bring:
- Appropriate footwear and a change of clothes
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Gloves
- Life jackets, canoes, or anything else you may need if you plan to get into the water!
Please respect parking signs on-site as Grace Church holds their Sunday service beside our meeting place. Thank you for your courtesy.
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