DUTCHESS - Beacon: Long Dock Park Cleanup by Kayak

May 3, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Join Hudson River Expeditions for a cleanup by kayak from Long Dock Parkfrom 10 AM to 1 PM for the 14th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Please note, all kayakers must be EXPERIENCED PADDLERS. This is a rain or shine event.

Volunteers will meet at Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY, at the kayak launch located the south parking area.

After registering for the Sweep, please email cGFkZGxlIHwgSHVkc29uUml2ZXJFeHBlZGl0aW9ucyAhIGNvbQ== with your approximate height and weight so we can provide appropriate kayaks, paddles, and PFDs

We recommend that all Sweep volunteers bring the following equipment:

• non-cotton, quick-dry clothing
• Water shoes with a heel strap or old sneakers are suggested due to rocks and other potentially hazardous conditions (your feet will get wet)
• Reusable water bottle
• Hat with visor and/or sunglasses with eyewear retainer
• Sunscreen and bug repellent as needed

This site is not suitable for elementary-aged children.

Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at c3dlZXAgfCByaXZlcmtlZXBlciAhIG9yZw== or Brian Grahn and Makiko Parsons at bWFraSB8IGh1ZHNvbnJpdmVyZXhwZWRpdGlvbnMgISBjb20= or (914) 490-9023.

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*IMPORTANT! To ensure the safety of volunteers, Sweep Site Leaders, professional staff, and our communities, we ask that volunteers adhere to the following guidelines:

• Volunteers are required to pre-register for Sweep.
• Volunteers should not participate if they have ANY signs of illness.

Over the last 13 years, Sweep leaders have completed 1,349 service projects, bringing together thousands of volunteers from NYC to the Adirondacks to clean up 382 tons of debris, and plant or maintain 8,851 native plants. This incredible effort is made possible by the generosity of Riverkeeper’s members, sponsors, and donors. If you would like to support the continued growth of the Riverkeeper Sweep, please consider making a donation. Contributions of any amount are meaningful.

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