When: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Cleaning up the Yampa River has been an annual tradition for us as we all know that the river can’t clean up our human trash on its own. We love our creeks, rivers, and streams for many reasons and by picking up all the trash alongside, next to and in the river, we play our part in keeping the riverine ecosystem clean and tidy.
There will be a cleanup in Craig and Steamboat Springs!
Steamboat Details
This time around we will be focusing on 15 different stretches of the Yampa along with surrounding areas and downtown tributaries.
Volunteer check-in starts at 9 am meeting at Little Toots Park, 55 12th Street, downtown Steamboat Springs.
The cleanup takes place from 9 am-noon
Celebration & Lunch from noon to 1 pm. We will wrap up the cleanup and celebrate with Broolyn’s pizza provided by the City of Steamboat, cold beer provided by Storm Peak Brewing Co., soft drinks, and music for all volunteers.
To help streamline the check-in process, we ask that volunteers be signed up by Friday, July 28th at 2 pm. When signing up, you will be able to choose a stretch of river to clean. Details and instructions for each stretch are noted.
*Volunteers: please wear adequate footwear for walking along the riverbank, bring thick gloves, and other items you might need to keep you comfortable for a few hours. Expect mosquitoes, so long sleeve shirts and bug spray is suggested. Trash bags and limited pick-up sticks will be provided.
THANK YOU to the City of Steamboat Springs for your support and partnership in making this cleanup happen and to Storm Peak Brewing Co. for keeping our volunteers satiated. You guys rock!
Craig Details
This time around we will be focusing on Pebble Beach, Loudy-Simpson and South Beach boat ramps.
Volunteer check-in starts at 10 am meeting at Loudy-Simpson Boat Ramp, Craig. Once you are assigned a spot, you are free to head there and clean up the area. There will be a rollaway for all trash collected at Loudy-Simpson, provided by the City of Craig.
The clean-up takes place from 10 am-noon
Celebration & Lunch starting at noon. We will wrap up the cleanup and celebrate with lunch, cold beer provided by Yampa Valley Brewing Co., and soft drinks. There will be a couple of informational tents set up to learn more about the Yampa River!
*Volunteers: please wear adequate footwear for walking along the riverbank, bring thick gloves, and other items you might need to keep you comfortable for a few hours. Expect mosquitoes, so long sleeve shirts and bug spray is suggested. Trash bags and gloves will be provided by Good Vibes River Gear.
THANK YOU to the City of Craig, Good Vibes River Gear and Northwest Colorado Chapter f Parrotheads for your support and partnership in making this cleanup happen and to Yampa Valley Brewing Co. for keeping our volunteers satiated. You guys rock!