Opportunity Details | Catawba Riverkeeper Land/ Water Cleanup 8/10

Catawba Riverkeeper Land/ Water Cleanup 8/10

Join Catawba Riverkeeper to remove trash from around the Catawba River at the Nectar Road Boat Ramp across from our Outdoor Classroom in Fort Lawn, SC. The main stem of the Catawba River is an important waterway in the Southern Basin, as it provides essential urban natural habitat, recreation through trails and parks, and becomes the source of drinking water for our neighbors downstream. 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, August 9.

When:
Saturday, August 10th: 9am - 11am

Location:
Nectar Road Boat Ramp next to the Outdoor Classroom

6155 Lancaster Hwy, Fort Lawn, SC 29714

 

• Please use the link provided for accurate location services.
• Parking is available at the dirt "lot" underneath the bridge.

 

Check In:

• Please head to the Catawba Riverkeeper tent under the bridge to check-in.
  
  
  
  • 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 / Southern Basin