Allegheny
River & Watershed Clean-up Welcome
to the Allegheny River & Watershed Clean-up website!
Since 2005,
more than 5,200 volunteers have donated more than 42,000 hours and have removed
more than 920 cubic yards of trash from the watershed. They have pulled out television
sets; microwave ovens; lawn chairs; refrigerators; 55-gallon drums; almost
17,000 tires and more than 157,000 pounds of recyclable metal (that's
more than 78 tons!). Countless bags have been filled with recyclable metal, glass,
plastic and aluminum. 
2023
(19th Annual)
Allegheny Reservoir Clean-up! Allegheny
Reservoir
The 2023 (19th Annual) Allegheny Reservoir Clean-up
will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Deadline to register is Thursday, May
4th.
We'll meet at the
Highbanks Campground (a
new spot, this year) at 8 a.m. where everyone will sign-in
and be given supplies (trash bags and gloves) prior to being taken
to a designated spot on the Allegheny Reservoir.
If you're interested in participating in one of the premier
community conservation events in the area,first visit the FAQ
page, and then head over to the Volunteer
page to sign up! (Note that some of the info on the FAQ page is intended
for the autum river cleanups so, keep that in mind as you read it.) Volunteers
should bring: - Rain Gear-the cleanup will be completed rain or shine.
- Layered Clothing-Individuals come prepared for a range of weather conditions,
which can change rapidly in mid-May in northwestern Pennsylvania.
- Food
& Water-Individuals are responsible for bringing their own lunch and snacks.
We will provide hot dogs, chips and beverages at the end of the day!
We look forward to another great time this year!
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