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The Spokane River Clean-up: Still time to pre-register, a few team leaders needed

Although last night was the team leader orientation---which was great, thanks for asking--- we could still use some more assistance. This is a fun, can’t miss event and it gets better and better each year. DTE will be in full force this Saturday morning, so join us, your friends, fellow community members, and everybody who cares deeply about the river for an awesome experience. From Friends Of the Falls:


Last year over 800 people volunteered, collecting over eight tons of debris and recycling over two tons of it. In addition to our longstanding tradition of work in the Spokane River Gorge, this year, we’ve added a second location in the University District. In years past, the River Clean-Up has taken place in October, but this year, we moved it to September to take place on National Public Lands Day, during Sustainable September Spokane.

(Image courtesy of northwestwhitewater.org.)

Boater? We could use your help for in-river clean-up assistance.

Cyclist? You can be on the team that rides to the most distant point on our map (mountain bikes recommended).

How to register Whether you are a team leader or not it, pre-registration is highly recommended. Visit HERE to pre-register now!

 

 

Registration & Check-In Pre-registration isn't required, but it does help us plan for supplies and staffing - and will help you plan where you want to work and how you'll get there. Register as an individual or as a group.

Pre-registration also lets you request a specific clean-up area, each with a "team" name. (If a team needs additional volunteers, we reserve the right to re-assign folks accordingly.)

Schedule

9:00 am - Check in, get your goodie bag, have some coffee courtesy of Thomas Hammer, fill your water bottle (bring your own!), and find your assigned team

* Spokane River Gorge: Meet at High Bridge Park, W Riverside Avenue and "A" Street
* University District: Meet at Avista Utilities, 1411 E Mission Avenue

10 am - noon - Trash clean-up

Noon - 3:00 pm - Judging of the “most interesting trash” competition at High Bridge Park

1:30 pm - Prizes awarded for the most interesting trash

Food options at High Bridge: David’s Pizza ($2/slice), beverages ($1)
Food options at Avista HQ: Taco truck (prices vary)
Transportation ("Try not to drive!")

High Bridge Park:

* Very limited parking at High Bridge Park
* Staffed bike corral at High Bridge
* Free bus passes from SFCC to High Bridge and back, with STA busses running every 15 minutes starting at 8:30 am, so park at SFCC and ride with STA. (Route #20 serves SFCC.)

University District:

* Parking at Avista headquarters, or
* Ride with STA (Route #91 goes by Avista headquarters)



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