When
Saturday, July 13: Steamboat
Saturday, July 20: Craig
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.
Steamboat Details
We will focus on 15 different stretches of the Yampa River 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 to 11:30am
Celebration & Lunch from 11:30 am to noon. We will wrap up the cleanup and celebrate with Broolyn’s pizza provided by the City of Steamboat, cold beer from Yampa Valley Brewing Co. Hop House, soft drinks, and music for all volunteers.
To help streamline the check-in process, we ask that volunteers be signed up by Friday, July 12, 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-sleeved 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!
Craig Details
This time around we will be focusing on Pebble Beach, Loudy-Simpson and South Beach boat ramps.
Volunteer check-in starts at 9 am meeting at Loudy-Simpson Boat Ramp (older ramp) in Craig. Once you are assigned a spot, you are free to head out and clean up the area. There will be a rollaway for all trash collected at Loudy-Simpson.
The cleanup takes place from 9 to 11 am.
We will wrap up the cleanup and celebrate with cold beverages, including beer from Yampa Valley Brewing Co. Tap Room. Yampatika will kick off the cleanup with info on keeping our waterways clean.
*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-sleeved shirts and bug spray is suggested. Trash bags and gloves will be provided by Friends of the Yampa.
THANK YOU to Yampatika for helping with this event and to Good Vibes River Gear for hosting the event!
