- This event has passed.
West Newton River Cleanup – Cancelled!
May 30 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel this event. Long-term projections show a water level that will likely be unsafe for our cleanup activity.
We’re really bummed about calling it off! We love spending time on the water with our volunteers. But more than anything, we want you all to be safe on the water.
Our late-summer cleanup is scheduled for August 29. I hope some of you can make it on that date!
Mountain Watershed Association is dedicated to protecting the Youghiogheny River. One of our favorite ways to do that is by floating out on the Yough to clean up trash and tires in the river!
Park and meet us at the West Newton ballfield at 10:30AM to check in. Then we’ll shuttle you to the put-in at Cedar Creek Park. From there, we’ll hop into canoes and float down the river, cleaning up tires and trash along the way. Time on the water will be about 2 hours.
Be prepared for an active day! MWA will provide trash bags and heavy gloves to protect your hands. Please wear clothing you can get wet and don’t mind getting dirty. Bring snacks, sunscreen, water, and a waterproof bag, if you have one.
If you have your own boat, you’re welcome to use it! Take your boat to Cedar Creek Park, and then meet us at West Newton to check in.
After the cleanup, join MWA staff at Bloom Brew in West Newton – all volunteers (age 21+) get a free drink for their help!
Important Addresses:
- Checkin/Takeout: West Newton Ball Field – 140 Goehring Pond Rd, West Newton, PA 15089
- Put In: Cedar Creek Park – 453 Evergreen Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
- Bloom Brews: 123 N Water St, West Newton, PA 15089