Save The Schuylkill, Partners Seeking Volunteers For Schuylkill River Cleanup Aug. 26 Near Phoenixville, Montgomery County

The new nonprofit Save The Schuylkill and its partners are seeking volunteers for a Schuylkill River Cleanup on August 26 near Phoenixville in Montgomery County from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Save the Schuylkill was founded by a group of kayak and paddle board enthusiasts who relish the beauty of the river and are dedicated to improving our environment.  

This cleanup is a partnership between Save the Schuylkill, Litter Lifters of West Vincent Township and Green Valleys Watershed to mobilize resources and volunteers. 

Jon boats- flat bottom aluminum boats- will be used as floating trash cans in the river. River-based volunteers need to bring their own kayak and/or paddle board, with life jacket and whistle. 

There will also be a land-based crew that will clean up the riverbank off of the Schuylkill River Trail between Lock 60 & the Dog Park. 

Gloves, trash bags, litter pickers, and liability waivers will be provided.  

The cleanup will tackle a neglected area of the Schuylkill River with an estimated 100 dumped tires and lots of assorted debris.

Click Here for the Facebook page on this event.

To sign up to volunteer or to get information, contact savetheschuylkill@gmail.com  or litterliftersofwestvincent@gmail.com.  

For more on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Save The Schuylkill website.

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[Posted: August 2, 2023]  PA Environment Digest