On October 10th, volunteers across Oregon will unite for the 16th annual Great Willamette Cleanup, with sites stretching from the river’s headwaters to its confluence with the Columbia. Pick the spot closest to your heart and Get Dirty for Good alongside neighbors, families, and fellow river lovers. Every bag of trash collected and every shoreline restored adds to a healthier, more resilient Willamette River.
the 16th annual Great Willamette CleanUp
Saturday, OCTOBER 10th, 2026
The Great Willamette Cleanup is a one-day event where Willamette Riverkeeper pairs with organizations throughout the valley to run both on-land and on-water trash cleanups along the banks of the Willamette River. This is a day to celebrate our beloved river, find community in our fellow volunteers, and make a meaningful impact for the health and beauty of the Willamette. All cleanup events run from the morning through the early afternoon and will be followed by volunteer appreciation parties at 1:30pm in Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene.
Use one of the registration links below to sign yourself (and a friend!) up for a cleanup at one of the many sites that we are helping to protect.
PORTLAND
Kelley Point Park w/ Portland Parks & Recreation (On land)
Sellwood Riverfront Park w/ Rare Earth Adventures (On land)
Ross Island w/ Willamette Riverkeeper (On water)
OREGON CITY
Clackamette Park w/ eNRG Kayaking (On water)
WEST LINN
Willamette Park & Bernert Landing w/ Friends of Willamette Wetlands (On land)
SALEM
Salem Riverfront w/ Castaway ECS (On land)
Wallace Marine to Keizer Rapids w/ Willamette University Outdoor Program (On water – private event)
INDEPENDENCE
Independence Sports Park w/ Western Oregon University (On land)
ALBANY
Hyak Park to Bowman Park w/ SWCA Corvallis (On water – private event)
Dave Clark Riverfront Trail w/ Albany Parks (On land)
CORVALLIS
Pioneer Park w/ Corvallis Parks and Recreation (On land)
Crystal Lake to Michael’s Landing w/ Willamette Riverkeeper (On water)
EUGENE / SPRINGFIELD
River House to Beltline w/ River House Outdoor Center (On water)
Maurie Jacobs Park w/ Eugene Parks and Open Spaces (On land)
Alton Baker Park to River House w/ Oregon Paddle Sports (On water)
Alton Baker Park w/ Eugene Parks and Open Spaces (On land)
UO North Campus & Whilamut Natural Area w/ University of Oregon Outdoor Program (On land)
Clearwater Park to Aspen Street w/ Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club (On water)
Island Park w/ Willamalane Parks and Recreation District (On land)
Willamette Riverkeeper thanks our many coordinating partners for supporting this event!
Have a favorite river spot that could use some extra love? Reach out to our team to see if we can work it into our schedule or host an event at a later date!
Portland Metro Area: [email protected]
Salem to Eugene: [email protected]
Are you a part of a business or club that is interested in working with Willamette Riverkeeper? We facilitate private stewardship and recreation events throughout the year and would love to find creative ways to collaborate with your group!
