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2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
Ewing, NJ 08628
6th Annual Delaware River Cleanup
Join the Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am for the 6th annual Delaware River Cleanup and help keep our river clean and pristine.
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) has joined forces with NJ Clean Communities programs in Hunterdon and Mercer County and the NJ Park Service to help tackle the litter along the shore of our Wild and Scenic Delaware River. They ask that you join them in their efforts. A cleanup up day is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th. This year's cleanup includes eighteen areas along the river ranging from Holland Township in Hunterdon County all the way to Duck Island at the Abbott Marshlands in Hamilton! In addition to shoreline cleanups, there will be one boat-based cleanup as well at the Giving Pond in Bucks County.
In 2022, volunteers removed an impressive amount of debris from the river including:
- Over 250 bags of trash and recycling
- Over 35 tires
- A fiberglass boat
- A few bicycles
- Snorkeling apparatuses
- Tubing paddles
- TVs
- Construction debris
- Floatation devices and Styrofoam
Alison Sommers-Sayre, Executive Director of DRGP DRGP remarked, “The pandemic helped us appreciate our outdoor resources more than ever. It's wonderful to see so many in our community continue to enjoy time along the river -- paddling, walking, tubing, biking, bird watching or traveling the Delaware River Scenic Byway. With increased use comes the need for increased stewardship, and the Annual Delaware River Cleanup is an important way to help. Joining us, and many of your neighbors, to spend a few hours on river cleanup, is a great way to individually make a difference and to work together to ensure the Delaware River continues to be a cherished resource.”
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: http://bit.ly/3qIB9qW
To register, click on one of the cleanup registration locations on their webpage. Additional information about each site will be provided along with the required waiver form. Children are welcome and encouraged to help!
The Scudder Falls area in Ewing Township will once again be the focus of the efforts in Ewing. (register here) When registering for the cleanup, volunteers can select from 18 locations for the area most convenient for them including a boat-based cleanup at the Bucks County Giving Pond. To see all the location options, volunteers see the map on the registration site.
Registered volunteers should bring a signed waiver, insect repellent and water. Comfortable clothing, long pants, and closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Participants will be provided with trash bags and gloves. A complimentary cleanup tee shirt will be provided!
If you see someone dumping or involved in illegal activities at any State Park, call the NJDEP at 1-877-927-6337 (1-877-WARN DEP).
About DRGP
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) periodically sponsors lectures about different aspects of the cultural, recreational, and natural heritage of the Delaware River. An environmental nonprofit, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River, the Delaware River Water Trail, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 16th
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: See map map to register
Pre-registration required