Volunteers Needed for the 2023 Source to Sea

River Clean Up, September 29-30th, 2023!

Walpole, NH (August 31, 2023) – Join thousands of volunteers from across New England from September 29-30th, 2023 to clean up the Connecticut River and its tributaries, as part of the Connecticut River Conservancy’s annual Source to Sea Cleanup! This coordinated effort is a chance to spend a fun day on the river and give back to our shared waters!

In the Monadnock region, volunteers can join clean-up efforts happening in Keene, Swanzey and Winchester! Help on-foot or bring your own boat. All ages and group sizes are welcome!

Volunteers are needed! Please register ahead of time by visiting www.cheshireconservation.org/s2s

Online registration is preferred. For assistance in registration, contact 603-756-2988 x3012 or email info@cheshireconservation.org

Regional clean-up locations and times are below:

Friday, 9/29

·      Keene (9:00a-1:00p) – Ashuelot River at Ashuelot River Park (on-foot and boats welcome)

Saturday, 9/30

·      Keene (9:00a-1:00p) – Ashuelot River at Martel Court (boats only)

·      Keene (9:00a-1:00p) – Beaver Brook at Water Street parking area (on-foot and boats welcome)

·      Swanzey (9:00a-1:00p) – Ashuelot River at Cresson Bridge (boats only)

·      Winchester (9:00a-5:00p) – Ashuelot River at Monadnock Speedway (boats only)

These sites include both on-foot and boating locations. Due to limited space on the rivers, volunteers should only use small boats such as kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats.

Volunteers do not require a boat, but those on the water are encouraged to bring life jackets for all passengers. Trash bags and gloves will be provided to all volunteers, and a limited number of t-shirts for volunteers will be available!

More information about specific site locations can be found at: https://www.cheshireconservation.org/s2s

Local sponsors include the Cheshire County Conservation District, the Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee, the City of Keene, Keene State College, Moosewood Ecological, NH Water Works Association Young Professionals, The Harris Center for Conservation Education, and The Winchester Conservation Commission.

The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext.4 or email at amanda@cheshireconservation.org

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