Volunteer for four hours on Earth Day to make

a long-lasting difference in your community!

 

Thank you for your interest in joining us on April 22, 2023 for the 27th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day. Registration for the event will open soon. 

 

This year's event will take place on April 22, 2023  from 8 am - noon. Please contact us with any questions via email or phone at: maggie@clearwaterconservancy.org / 814-237-0400.

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Since 1997, volunteers have prevented more than 6 million pounds of trash from entering our local waterways! Thank you for keeping Central Pennsylvania clean and beautiful!

 

View and download the event flyer here.

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Watershed Cleanup Day Safety Tips:​

• Roadside litter can be dangerous; do not open coolers, jugs, bottles and other sealed containers.

• Wear gloves, appropriate clothing, and safety gear.

• Report any suspicious or dangerous items to police immediately.

• Make sure children are not left unattended near highways or water.

• Check up on your knowledge of items that may be dangerous here

• Warmer temperatures this time of year also mean more ticks in PA. The PA Department of Health offers information about Lyme Disease and tick prevention/removal.

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Recommended Attire:

• Long pants

• Long sleeves

• Sturdy footwear

• Water bottle
   

You may also want to bring a...

• Hat

• Rain jacket

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellant

• Hand sanitizer

• Change of clothes 

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Remember!

• If it looks like it could hurt, don’t pick it up.

• If it looks heavy, leave it be. 

• Don't pick up anything that is sharp or looks suspicious or dangerous.

• If you’re on or near a road, wear an orange vest or brightly colored clothing.

• Keep an eye on each other and especially on children.

• Most importantly, have fun!

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Take photos!

Please snap some pictures of you and your cleanup crew during the event and tag photos with #WCD2023 to be in the running for some fun prizes. Show us what makes this day fun for you, or the wackiest piece of litter you find. We’ll be picking three winners as our way of saying thanks.