Source to Sea River Clean Up
Each Fall a large group of enthusiastic volunteers pitch in to help clean up the Ashuelot River and its tributaries in Keene, Swanzey and Winchester as part of the Connecticut River Conservancy’s “Source to Sea Cleanup”.
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This event is made possible with the partnership of The City of Keene, The Ashuelot River Local Advisory Council, The Cheshire County Conservation District, Keene State College, Moosewood Ecological, The Keene Young Professionals, and Keene State College, NH Water Works Association Young Professionals, and The Harris Center for Conservation Education.
Join us September 29-30th for the Annual Source to Sea River Clean Up!
Join thousands of volunteers across New England to clean up the Connecticut River and its tributaries on September 29-30th, 2023, as part of the annual Connecticut River Conservancy’s Source to Sea Cleanup! This coordinated effort is a chance to spend a fun day on the river and give back to our shared waters!
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Sites include both on-foot and boating locations. Volunteers should only be using small boats such as kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats, due to limited space on the river.
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2023 Cleanup Sites Include:
Friday, 9/29
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Keene (9:00a-1:00p) – Ashuelot River at Ashuelot River Park (on-foot and boats welcome)
Saturday, 9/30
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Keene (9:00a-1:00p) – Ashuelot River at Martel Court (boats only)
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Keene (9:00a-1:00p) – Beaver Brook at Water Street parking area (on-foot and boats welcome)
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Swanzey (9:00a-1:00p) – Ashuelot River at Cresson Bridge (boats only)
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Winchester (9:00a-5:00p) – Ashuelot River at Monadnock Speedway (boats only)
Volunteers are needed! Please register ahead of time here!
Volunteers do not require a boat, but those on the water are encouraged to bring life jackets for all passengers. Trash bags and gloves will be provided to all volunteers, and a limited amount of t-shirts for volunteers will be available!
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If you require assistance with registration, please contact info@cheshireconservation.org or call 603-756-2988 x3012
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Maps of 2023 clean-up sites are below (click to magnify):
Thank You To Our Local Sponsors!
Local sponsors include the Cheshire County Conservation District, the Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee, the City of Keene, Keene State College, Moosewood Ecological, NH Water Works Association Young Professionals, The Harris Center for Conservation Education, and the Winchester Conservation Commission.