Opportunity Details

Join Catawba Riverkeeper to remove trash from the land around the Catawba River at Landsford Canal State Park in Catawba, SC. The Catawba River is an important waterway as it provides essential urban natural habitat, recreation through trails and parks, and supplies the drinking water source for over 2 million people. 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, May 10.

When:
Saturday, May 11th: 9am - 11am

Location:
East Side of Landsford Canal State Park
34.77611, -80.87172

Follow the coordinates linked above for accurate location services. We will NOT be at the park itself.
Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. We will be parking roadside, but not on a busy road.
There are no bathrooms on-site.

Check In:

Please look for the Catawba Riverkeeper tent near the trail to check-in.
- We will be ready to check in volunteers 15-30 min early.
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!

Opportunity Name: Catawba Riverkeeper Land Cleanup 5/11
Description: Join Catawba Riverkeeper to remove trash from the land around the Catawba River at Landsford Canal State Park in Catawba, SC. The Catawba River is an important waterway as it provides essential urban natural habitat, recreation through trails and parks, and supplies the drinking water source for over 2 million people. 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, May 10. When: Saturday, May 11th: 9am - 11am Location: East Side of Landsford Canal State Park 34.77611, -80.87172 Follow the coordinates linked above for accurate location services. We will NOT be at the park itself. Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. We will be parking roadside, but not on a busy road. There are no bathrooms on-site. Check In: Please look for the Catawba Riverkeeper tent near the trail to check-in. We will be ready to check in volunteers 15-30 min early. 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!
Date/Time:	Sat, May 11, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Spots Available:	8
Meeting Location:	East Side of Landsford Canal State Park 34.77611, -80.87172 View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Kaity D'Angelo kaity.d@catawbariverkeeper.org 704-679-9494

Category:	Lake River & Stream Cleanups / Catawba River Below Lake Wylie

Opportunity Details | Catawba Riverkeeper Land Cleanup 5/11