Willamette River Festival:
Love YOUR Willamette Trashy Tuesday
(On-Water Cleanup)

WHAT: Bring your own boat, or reserve a seat in one of ours! Join Eugene Parks, Northwest Canoe Tours, Willamette Riverkeeper, Oregon Paddle Sports, and Eugene Fishing Scene to paddle, float, pick up trash and remove invasive weeds along the banks and floodplains of our mighty Willamette River! 

Limited seating available. Please RSVP your gear needs in the registration form.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 19th | 9AM-12PM

WHERE: There are FOUR LOCATIONS to choose from! Please indicate which location you will be attending in registration. 
 
BY CANOE on the Alton Baker Canoe Canal:
Please meet at 9AM at NW Canoe Tours location at Hays Tree Garden from Alton Baker Park or Autzen Stadium here. NW Canoe Tours will provide cleanup gear, canoes PFDs and paddles for collecting garbage. You are welcome to bring your own boat, but we recommend skipping the hassle and jumping in one of ours.

BY KAYAK & ON LAND at Delta Ponds:
Please meet at 9AM at Delta Ponds on the East Bank walking from Valley River Center - park on the back side of the mall, and hop on the bike path walking north to Delta Ponds. Kayaks, paddles, PFDs and clean up gear provided by Eugene Parks.

BYOB OR SEAT IN RAFT on Willamette River:
Please park at Alton Baker Boat Ramp no later than 9AM for a shuttle back to the put-in at Aspen Street. (This includes BYOBr's!) Willamette Riverkeeper will supply extra PFDs and clean up gear, Eugene REC is bringing rafts and shuttle.

BY LAND at Eastgate Woodlands in Springfield:
Please meet at the D Street/Aspen Street Boat Ramp down the entry from Heron Playground at 9AM. We will supply all the clean up gear and clippers for English ivy removal. 

WHAT TO BRING: Water, snacks, and please dress in appropriate gear for the weather. Close-toed shoes only please! 

Questions? Please contact Michelle Emmons at michelle@willametteriverkeeper.org or 541-913-4318.