River Cleanups

Click Here to Watch a Video of a Recent River Cleanup at FDU!


A big part of Hackensack Riverkeeper's mission to protect, preserve and restore the Hackensack River watershed is to engage the people of our watershed to take responsibility for it. Throughout the year, we invite the community to participate in the many River Cleanups we host in various locations in the watershed.


At most cleanups, we work on foot to clear trash and other debris from the banks of the river as well as pulling trash out of the river from canoes. Cleanups generally last about four hours, and Hackensack Riverkeeper provides all the canoes, PFDs (personal flotation devices), paddles, hip waders, garbage bags, gloves, pickup sticks, meals and refreshments that you will need to get the job done. Just be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Individuals and families are encouraged to just show up and get to work. Scouts and other civic groups of less than 10 from the watershed are welcome, but we ask that you let us know how many folks you're planning to bring so we can be sure to have enough food and supplies on hand. There is no age requirement to participate, but children must be supervised. You must be 16 or older to PADDLE a canoe (some exceptions may be made based upon experience level, and two paddlers are required per canoe). For more information, or to be placed on our contact list, please sign up below or contact Lisa at 201-968-0808, or lisaryan@hackensackriverkeeper.org.


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2009 River Cleanup Schedule
 

Sunday, April 26, 10 AM - 2 PM,  Overpeck Park, Leonia
Saturday, May 16, 10 AM - 2 PM,  Staib Park, Hackensack *
Saturday, May 30, 2 PM - 6 PM,  Kenneth B. George Park, River Edge **
Saturday, June 20, 2 PM - 6 PM,  Laurel Hill County Park, Secaucus
Saturday, July 18, 9 AM - 1 PM, 16th Street Park, Bayonne
Saturday, August 8, 9 AM - 1 PM,  Riverside Park, Lyndhurst
Saturday, August 15, 10 AM - 2 PM,  Reservoir / Upper Watershed
Saturday, September 5, 9 AM - 1 PM,  Johnson Park, Hackensack
Sunday, October 4, 9 AM - 1 PM,  Mill Creek Point Park, Secaucus
 
* Canoes will not be employed at these cleanups.
** Clean-up co-sponsored by River Edge Environmental Commission.


See you on the river!