Cleanups in the Illinois River Watershed

7th Annual Illinois River Cleanup!

Join IRWP for the

Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Followed by a complimentary lunch + raffle for all volunteers!

Last year for the 6th Annual Illinois River Cleanup we:

  • Collected 5,195 pounds of trash!

  • Cleaned 18 miles of rivers/streams and a total of 127 acres!

Let’s aim for an even bigger impact this year!

Register to Volunteer for the 7th AIR!

Volunteers in Spring Creek for the 6th AIR.

Self-Led Cleanups on the Illinois River

Invite your family and friends out for a few hours of outdoor service on the river! You can get started leading your own cleanup and we are happy to help.

Book a Self-Led Cleanup

Pick Up Where You Play

IRWP supports this Fall Litter Cleanup initiative led by Know the Flow each year, check out their homepage to find a cleanup that calls to you!

Pick Up Where You Play Homepage
Go to Volunteer Registration Page

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