Clinton River Spillway Cleanup

Join The Cleanup Club for an extra fun summer cleanup — both on shore and on the water — featuring paddle boarding with Bucket List Experience! 🌊

Together we’ll be cleaning up the area of the Clinton River that empties into Lake St. Clair, also known as the Clinton River Spillway. This area is incredibly important to keep trash-free because everything that flows through will inevitably make its way into Lake St. Clair and ultimately, our Great Lakes.

In fact, did you know a large portion of ocean plastic pollution makes its way into the ocean from rivers? Similarly, that phenomenon happens with our Great Lakes too. So join in the fun as we help keep our rivers and lakes clean! 🌊

With so much debris ending up in hard-to-reach places along the river, we’re stoked to be partnering with Bucket List Experience to offer some surf & turf cleanup fun! Volunteers on SUPs (stand-up paddle boards) will cleanup trash and plastic pollution floating amongst the river while volunteers on land cleanup the riverbank and trail area. Paddle boarding spots will be limited, so we encourage you to arrive early if you hope to claim one! 🏄🏼‍♀️

A special thank you to our event sponsors: Dee’s Green Cleaning & A1 Dumpster Services! 🩷

WHAT TO KNOW:

• Paddle boards are limited and will be first come, first serve. 🏄🏼‍♀️
• Our goal is to cleanup our waterways while having fun!
• Everyone & anyone is welcome!
• All cleanup materials will be provided.
• Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty or wet. Hiking boots or rain boots are recommended if you plan to cleanup on land!
• Please bring along a reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated with provided water refills without single-use plastic.

W HERE TO MEET:

• Meet us at the Harrison Twp Tucker Sr Center's parking lot (26980 Ballard Street Harrison Township, MI 48045).

M EET OUR EVENT PARTNER:

• Bucket List Experience is on a mission to ignite your sense of adventure and unleash your inner explorer on the water. Through personalized stand-up paddle boarding experiences, they empower you to conquer new horizons, cultivate confidence, and build connections with nature and community. We highly recommend their experiences, tours, rentals, and more!

M EET OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

• Dee's Green Cleaning believes our actions today will affect generations to come - and we agree! They provide high quality AND sustainable cleaning services without the harmful chemicals, all while minimizing waste so you can enjoy a hassle & toxin free life. 🌿
• A1 Dumpster Services has supported our ongoing efforts to keep our connected waterways clean by generously donating dumpsters to properly handle the thousands of pounds we’ve cleaned up from the Clinton River Spillway to date!
• Rocket Mortgage: Saint Clair Shores Team Member, Jason Budny, is a top mortgage loan officer in St. Clair Shores bringing over nine years of experience, a passion for helping homebuyers, and a strong commitment to the environment.
• New Order is a small-batch roaster located in Southeast Michigan. Founded with a gleeful defiance to the status quo, New Order has a singular aim: to delight and energize everyday lives with our coffee! ☕️
• First Financial Coaching believes true transformation happens when you bring clarity and purpose to your financial journey. They’re here to empower you with the tools and guidance to create a unique and beautiful life.
• Trader Todd’s Marina is dedicated to providing comprehensive harbor services in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Visit them at their 100-slip marina down the street from our cleanup in scenic St. Clair Shores, Michigan!

We hope to see you there! 😊

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