
Spring Cleanup
April 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Events

30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup
Online registration is closed. Walk-ups welcome, find a site here.
Description:
Let’s clean our rivers together! Milwaukee Riverkeeper provides the gloves, trash bags, and amazing FREE T-SHIRTS. YOU provide the people power to pick up the trash that finds its way into our beautiful river system.
Event Details
Date
April 26th, 2025
9AM – 12PM
Online Registration Deadline
April 24th, 2025
11:59 pm
Walk-ups welcome for on-site registration
You Should Bring:
- Close-toed shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Dress for the weather
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Basic Agenda:
- 8:45 check-in with Site Captain (wearing colored t-shirt)
- Listen to announcements
- Start picking up trash!
- Then, leave trash where your Site Captain directs, and join us for a cleanup celebration at the Harley Davidson for Rock the Green
Waiver Required – available on-site
Suggested Donation
FREE (suggested $10 per person covers the cost of supplies)
Share Your Photos & WIN!
Headout to your preferred cleanup site on the day of the event.
Take a picture of your group, adorable kids/pets/friends, or anything you find unique, unusual, or inspirational during the event.
Post your photos and tag @mkeriverkeeper and #MRKCleanup30 to enter.
You could win a prize filled with outdoor equipment and apparel to enhance your time outside ($300 value). Includes: MRK branded Cotopaxi Fleece, Patagonia Fish Cap, Patagonia Black Hole Duffel, MRK Branded Hydroflask Water Bottle, Browning Headlamp, REI Field Notebook
One photo = one entry. Post as many as you’d like!
Win! We’ll pick our favorite photo and contact you to arrange for pick up
Thank You Sponsors
There is no missing without money. We are incredibly grateful to our generous supporters for believing in a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future for our shared waters.
In-Kind Donors
Interested in becoming a Spring Cleanup Sponsor or Corporate Partner?
Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s efforts would not be possible without all our amazing Corporate Partners and Event Sponsors. Connect with us to learn more: emilyf@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org