Opportunity Details | Catawba Riverkeeper Land/ Water Cleanup 7/13

Catawba Riverkeeper Land/ Water Cleanup 7/13

Join Catawba Riverkeeper to remove trash from the shoreline around McCrary Creek Access Area on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. Lake Norman is an important lake in the Catawba River Basin as it provides essential urban natural habitat, recreation through trails and parks, and supplies the drinking water source for our neighbors to the south. The Catawba River's main channel spans 225 miles in length and the Catawba-Wateree Basin encompasses 8,900 miles of smaller waterways throughout 26 counties in two states (NC/SC). We are truly thankful you are donating your time and service to enhance the health of our shared water network!

Weather Policy: Volunteer programs operate rain or shine. We will cancel events due to inclement weather including but not limited to, thunder/lightning storms, extreme winds, and flood waters. Due to the nature of weather events, we make this call by 2:00pm the day before the event. 

 

Registration Details:

• Registered volunteers can expect an email reminder with more details 1 week before the event AND 1 day before the event. 
• Registration for this event will close at midnight on Friday, July 12.

When:
Saturday, July 13th: 9am - 11am

Location:
McCrary Creek Access Area

1459 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

• There is plenty of parking at the site.
• There are no bathrooms on-site.

Check In:

• Please head to the Catawba Riverkeeper tent near the boat ramp.
  
  
  
  • We will be set up and ready to check in volunteers between 8:30am-9:00am.
• All volunteers will sign a volunteer activity waiver on site if they have not registered online in advance.

What to Bring/Wear:

• Please wear closed-toe shoes or shoes with a heal strap that you don't mind getting dirty. 
• Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Bring a full water bottle. We will have water in a container to refill your water bottle.
• Towel and change of clothes (optional but highly recommended).
• Day pack to hold your personal belongings (optional).

 What is Provided:

• All clean up materials - trash grabbers, gloves, and bags.
• Water to refill your water bottle.
• Wrapped snacks (granola bars, peanuts, etc.)
• Sunscreen, bug spray, basic first aid, and hand sanitizer.
• Instruction before and during the cleanup activity.
• Information about the Catawba Riverkeeper.

If you plan to bring young family members or friends, please note that they need to be accompanied by an adult if under 18.

Thank you so much for your local investment into the health of this region’s water! We look forward to seeing you!

Category:

Lake River & Stream Cleanups / Lake Norman