On October 4th, volunteers across Oregon will unite for the 15th annual Great Willamette Cleanup, with sites stretching from the river’s headwaters to its confluence with the Columbia. Pick the spot closest to your heart and Get Dirty for Good alongside neighbors, families, and fellow river lovers. Every bag of trash collected and every shoreline restored adds to a healthier, more resilient Willamette River.
the 15th annual Great Willamette CleanUp
OCTOBER 4th, 2025
The Great Willamette Cleanup is a one-day event where Willamette Riverkeeper pairs with organizations throughout the valley to run both on-land and on-water trash cleanups along the banks of the Willamette River. This is a day to celebrate our beloved river, find community in our fellow volunteers, and make a meaningful impact for the health and beauty of the Willamette. All cleanup events run from the morning through the early afternoon and will be followed by volunteer appreciation parties at 1:30pm in Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene (details TBA).
Use one of the registration links below to sign yourself (and a friend!) up for a cleanup at one of the many sites that we are helping to protect.
PORTLAND
OREGON CITY
WEST LINN
SALEM
CORVALLIS
EUGENE / SPRINGFIELD
River House to Beltline w/ River House Outdoor Center (On water)
Maurie Jacobs Park w/ Eugene Parks and Open Spaces (On land)
Alton Baker Park to River House w/ Oregon Paddle Sports (On water)
UO North Campus & Whilamut Natural Area w/ University of Oregon Outdoor Program (On land)
Clearwater Park to Aspen Street w/ Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club (On water)
Clearwater Park & Middle Fork Trail w/ Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council (On land)
Island Park w/ Willamalane Parks and Recreation District (On land)
TRASH OR TREASURE CONTEST! During the cleanup, keep on the lookout and take photos of your unique trash finds for our Trash or Treasure Contest! Tag @Willamette_Rivereeper and #GreatWillametteCleanup in your photos on Instagram and Facebook. Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
Have a favorite river spot that could use some extra love? Reach out to our team to see if we can work it into our schedule or host an event at a later date!
Portland to Salem: [email protected]
Albany to Oakridge: [email protected]
Are you a part of a business or club that is interested in working with Willamette Riverkeeper? We facilitate private stewardship and recreation events throughout the year and would love to find creative ways to collaborate with your group!
The Great Willamette Cleanup 2025 is sponsored by the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission.
