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
MILWAUKIE
OREGON CITY
SALEM
Wallace Marine Park w/ Castaway ECS and the Mid-Valley STREAM~N Team (On-Land Cleanup)
Wallace Marine to Keizer Rapids w/ Willamette University Outdoor Program (Private Group Cleanup)
INDEPENDENCE
ALBANY
Takena Landing Trail w/ Albany Adopt-a-Park (On-Land Cleanup)
Hyak Park to Bowman Park w/ SWCA Corvallis (Private Group Cleanup)
CORVALLIS
Avery Park w/ Corvallis Parks and Recreation (On-Land Cleanup)
Crystal Lake to Michael’s Landing w/ Willamette Riverkeeper (On-Water Cleanup)
MONROE
EUGENE
River House to Beltline w/ River House Outdoor Center (On-Water Cleanup)
Maurie Jacobs Park w/ Eugene Parks and Open Spaces (On-Land Cleanup)
UO North Campus w/ University of Oregon Outdoor Program (On-Land Cleanup)
SPRINGFIELD
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. Please reach out to [email protected] to figure out how we can team up!
