The Allegheny River is one of America’s most scenic and beautiful waterways and we’re grateful that you want to help keep it that way by participating in the Allegheny River Clean-up.

Getting involved as a volunteer is simple. Just follow these five easy steps:

STEP 1: Review the map below and read the corresponding descriptions. Choose the area you’d like to focus on and contact us through our online form. You can also use the map to get directions to each of the beginning and ending points. You’ll need to know how many people are in your party in order to reserve your boats. Limited space is available so don’t delay. If you do not want to canoe, we still need shore helpers to help once the paddlers arrive. Please read below for more information.

STEP 2: Read through the "Safety" page and prepare for the clean-up accordingly.

STEP 3: Be sure to show up on the right day and at the correct time and place designated for your trip. Please don’t be late as this can set off a wave of delays throughout the day. There is no cost for the shuttle or canoes. Volunteers will be provided with trash bags and gloves. Please be sure to bring a lunch and maybe even a snack (working and laughing tend to work up an appetite!)

STEP 4: Pick up trash as you paddle or walk to your designated pick-up spot downriver. Jet boat support will be provided when and where possible. When your boat is full of garbage, flag a jet boat to unload or land at a pre-arranged drop point. Be sure to document and nominate any interesting trash you find for the Most Treasured Trash Awards on Saturday.

STEP 5: Join other volunteers at Buckaloons campground after the clean-up on Saturday, September 13th at 6pm. Click here for a map of Buckaloons Campground. We'll be in the area circled in green.

The gathering will feature live music, food and refreshments, and the 6th Annual Most Treasured Trash Awards. Please bring a chair, and a tent if you plan to camp. Camping and parking is FREE for all river clean-up volunteers! Come join in the fun!

Conewango Creek (Upper).Saturday, September 6, 2014.
Meet at the Front Street Launch site @ 9:00am for registration and shuttle to Larimer Park in Russell, PA.. The Front St launch site is directly at the foot of Hackney Meadows St/Lane--the street sign is clearly marked, and it is directly to the right of Davies and Sons on North Conewango Ave. The street sign is new, large, and easily visible from Conewango Ave. And the business, Davies and Sons is a great landmark for those who prefer landmarks to find their way. The launch site is literally directly downhill from Davies and Sons on that street (Hackney Meadows). Look for signs pointing the way.

Volunteers should plan for it to take 4 to 6 hours. Volunteers will be briefed about trash hot spots and other information at the launch site, before boarding their boats. If you'd like to volunteer, but do not want to get on the water, shore helpers will be needed beginning at 11am until possibly as late as 5pm. Pre-registration for this trip is required. Click HERE to register.

Conewango Creek (Lower) Monday, September 8, 2014. Meet at Point Park in Warren, PA at 9am for registration and shuttle to the Front St launch site. Volunteers should plan for it to take 4 to 6 hours. Volunteers will be briefed about trash hot spots and other information at the launch site, before boarding their boats. If you'd like to volunteer, but do not want to get on the water, shore helpers will be needed beginning at 11am until possibly as late as 5pm. Pre-registration for this trip is required. Click HERE to register.     

Kinzua Dam to Allegheny Outfitters (Livery). Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Meet at Allegheny Outfitters Livery in Warren, PA at 9:00 am for registration and shuttle to Kinzua Dam. Volunteers will be briefed about trash hot spots and other information at the launch site, before boarding their boats. If you'd like to volunteer, but do not want to get on the water, shore helpers will be needed beginning at 11am and until possibly as late as 5pm. Pre-registration for this trip is required. Click HERE to register.

Allegheny Outfitters (Livery) to Betts Park. Friday, September 12, 2014. Meet at Betts Park in Warren, PA at 9:00 am for registration and shuttle to Allegheny Outfitters Livery. Volunteers should plan for it to take roughly 5 to 6 hours. Volunteers will be briefed about island locations, trash hot spots and other information at the launch site, before boarding their boats. If you'd like to volunteer, but do not want to get on the water,shore helpers will be needed beginning at 11am and until possibly as late as 5pm. Pre-registration for this trip is required. Click HERE to register

Betts Park to Buckaloons. Saturday, September 13, 2014. Meet at Buckaloons Recreation Area at 9:00 am for shuttle to Betts Park. Volunteers will be briefed about trash hot spots and other information at the launch site, before boarding their boats. If you'd like to volunteer, but do not want to get on the water, shore helpers will be needed beginning at 11am and until possibly as late as 5pm. Pre-registration for this trip is required. Click HERE to register.  NOTE: THERE ARE NO CANOES LEFT FOR SATURDAY THE 13TH. IF YOU REGISTER YOU MUST EITHER PROVIDE YOUR OWN VESSEL AND TRANSPORT FOR THAT VESSEL OR WORK WITH THE LAND BASED TEAM.