Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2010 Spring Neuse River Cleanup!
If you helped out for the 2010 Cleanup, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey about your experience.
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American Rivers Photo Contest
Submit your photos from the 2010 Cleanup to the Foundation for a chance to be entered into the American Rivers National Photo Contest. We will choose 10 of our favorite photos and send them to the contest. The winners will have their photos posted with bragging rights all year. You can submit photos three ways: send an email to Jessica@neuseriver.org, upload the photos onto our River Sightings page, or post them on our Facebook Fan Page wall.
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A Special Thank You to 2010 River Cleanup Sponsors
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2010 Cleanup Highlights
On April 10, 2010 more than 300 volunteers came out to pick, drag and paddle junk away from our vital waterways.
As always, there were several weird items pulled from the river. Here are some of our favorites: -Voodoo doll -Chistmas tree ornaments -refrigerator door -sewing machine -bra -quilt -water tank -microwave
2010 Spring Cleanup Totals: -243 bags of trash -134 bags of recyclable materials -56 tires (over 1,000 pounds!) -8,240 pounds of trash -2,500 pounds of recyclable materials
Nearly 12,000 pounds of waste was pulled from the Neuse; that's 6 tons, or the equivalent of four Volkswagen Bugs!
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2011 Spring River Cleanup Volunteer Details
Neuse River Spring Cleanup, April 2, 2011 --The cleanup is good for the river and a great way to show your community spirit--
Please join us Saturday, April 2, 8am to 2pm (Rain or Shine)
Recycling is now an important piece of the Neuse River Cleanup. In past years, everything collected from the banks and bed of the Neuse has been carted away by trash trucks; this year we've decided to take the positive impact of the cleanup a step further. Cleanup site locations will have washing stations and separate colored bags available for recycling in order to reduce the amount of trash going to our landfills and save the County money and space. This can make a huge difference. During our trial run in October we diverted almost 40% of what we collected to a recycling facility - that's over 2,000 lbs of mostly bottles and cans!
Also, we are hoping to reduce the amount of plastic bottles we recycle by asking volunteers to bring their own water bottle. It can be an aluminum, plastic, or even a soda bottle that you are re-using. We will have water available to refill your bottle. Please bring your own water bottle and help us reduce our waste!
There are several Clean-up stations located along the Neuse River Check the map to locate the most convenient station There is an on site Coordinator to assist volunteers at each clean-up station Gloves and trash bags are provided
Volunteers will be cleaning up trash along the banks of the river, on the islands, and around access areas like bridges. We have clean-up stations located at canoe launch sites between Falls Dam and Smithfield Commons.
Please locate the most convenient station and come out between 8 and 9 am. (Paddlers will be on the river for 3-5 hours depending on the section of river. Volunteers working on land usually work for 2-3 hours.) PADDLERS should arrive around 8 AM to get an early start on the river. VOLUNTEERS on foot, cleaning the shoreline should arrive between 9 and 10 am.
Pre-registration is preferred, but not required, for families or small groups. To register please click "Register Now" above or email jessica@neuseriver.org If you would like to bring a larger civic or youth group (10<), please contact the Upper Neuse office.
Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and give to the site coordinator.
We provide: Each station has an on-sight Coordinator Gloves and trash bags are provided at all locations. Shuttle service provided for paddlers at specified locations. Shuttle trailers provided for canoes and kayaks at specified locations. All volunteers must sign an insurance waiver. A parent or guardian must accompany volunteers under the age of 18.
What You Should Bring: Dress for muddy wet conditions Sunscreen Bug repellent Waterbottle (refillable) Snack Signed waiver form
River Guardians are youth groups, associations or businesses that are regular participants in the annual river clean-up
Restoration Systems REI Wake Audubon Carolina Kayakers Carolina Canoe Club Tuscarora Scout Troop 24 Neuse Adventures Little River Tours of Goldsboro Raleigh Rotary Eckerd Youth
Paddle Creek Frog Hollow Fish and Wildlife City of Raleigh Wake County Johnston County Umstead Church of Christ
