Waterway Cleanup Series

Each year, SOLVE proudly collaborates with Clackamas Water Environment Services for the much-anticipated Waterway Cleanup Series. Spanning from May to September, SOLVE actively promotes and lends support to an array of litter cleanup projects across the region, all dedicated to elevating the cleanliness of our rivers, streams, and creeks.

May - September 2026

The series kicked off at Meldrum Bar Park on May 6 and will wrap up at High Rocks Park on September 16, 2026.

As volunteer projects are created, they will be listed on our event calendar.

This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference protest our waterways.

Event calendar

Get Involved

Whether you choose to participate as a dedicated volunteer or take the initiative to organize a waterway cleanup, your involvement becomes a pivotal contribution to the essential mission of safeguarding pristine, healthy water. By doing so, you play a vital role in ensuring that the benefits of clean water extend through generations, offering enjoyment and well-being to our families and neighbors. Join us in this impactful endeavor as we work together for the preservation of our precious water resources.

Volunteer

There are ample opportunities to make a positive impact on the health of our rivers, streams, and creeks throughout the series.

Check our Volunteer Site for an event near you.

Lead an Event

Step up to protect our precious waterways by leading a cleanup. New and seasoned leaders, join us

Ready to host your first SOLVE event? Join a quick virtual orientation to get started.

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News Articles

Waterway Cleanup Series Returns for Ninth Season of Community Action

SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) have officially launched the 2026 Waterway Cleanup Series, continuing their long-standing partnership to protect rivers, streams, and waterways through community-powered cleanup events across the region. Now in its ninth year, the seasonal initiative brings together volunteers to remove litter from shorelines, parks, and natural areas before it can wash into local waterways and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. Volunteers picki

May 12

8th Annual Waterway Cleanup Series Removes Over 31,000 Pounds of Litter

After a summer-long effort to stop debris from flowing downstream and harming wildlife, keeping our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone, SOLVE's Waterway Cleanup Series wrapped up in October.

Oct 29, 2025

Kick Off: 2025 Summer-Long Waterway Cleanup Series

This seasonal initiative, a partnership between SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES, )unites community members in protecting Oregon’s rivers, streams, and creeks through hands-on litter cleanup events across the region.

May 13, 2025