The 42nd Green River Cleanup is in the history books. Turn out was better than expected, considering the low water (520 cfs) and the price of gas.
On May 2, approximately 50 people scoured the banks of the Green River. In kayaks, rafts and on foot and collected an estimated two hundred pounds of trash and a couple of artifacts.
Afterwards, at shelter number three in Flaming Geyser State Park, with warm weather, blue skies and sunshine, we were treated with hamburgers provided by WRRR and potluck sides provided by the Volunteers.
Thank you to all the volunteers that participated in this year‘s cleanup. Thanks to you, the Green River is cleaner today than it was yesterday and way cleaner than it was 43 years ago.
Set your calendars for next year, Saturday, May 1st 2027, for the 43rd annual Green River Cleanup. See you there.

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Join WRRR, Paddle trails, OWA, WKC, BeWet, , WA state parks, and other several local clubs (If we missed your group let us know!) , neighbors and friends at the 42nd Annual Green River Cleanup on Saturday May 2nd!!! Every year lots of outdoor enthusiast enjoy the day recreating along the river, and cleaning up trash at the same time. As always, there will be lots to do for boaters and non boaters. River stretches are rated class 2-4. The last few years proved that we will boat no matter the flow! Hiking and ground crew sections are available from flat trail to adventurous river corridor cleaning. We found some huge trash areas and have local neighbor’s helping out as well!

In person registration can be done from 10am-11am at the Headworks put in (Just before the army corps gate on river left), and Kanasket-Palmer State Park from 10am – 11am. Help us clean up the Green River and keep it one of the most beautiful rivers you can raft.

Unfortunately, we were not able to secure the group camp ground this year

GRCU will be hosting a BBQ at Flaming Geyser picnic shelter #3 on Saturday afternoon after the event

The Green River Cleanup **NEEDS YOUR VOLUNTEER** HELP to help make the event smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Please sign up with a trip leader if you are interested in any of the following:

-Flaming Geyser BBQ helpers

-Lead Boat-Volunteer organizers
on map and lead ground crews)Sweep boats for Headworks, Gorge, Yoyo.

-Editor for the Greenrivercleanup.org site.

-Rafts and large boats for the Yo-Yo and down to Whitney bridge

-Special projects, land based cleanup.
-Boat pod leaders
-Registration 2 shifts open at headworks.  Easy to run if you aren’t doing shuttle
-Registration 2 shifts open at kanasket palmer
-Shuttle organizers (on your own)
-River safety crews at the Mercury / nozzle area
-Recycle sorters
-BBQ Cleanup Helpers
-Drivers to move trash and volunteers around the Green River Watershed picking up trash

-Someone to lead with taking pictures and volunteer appreciation.

Make sure to check HERE http://www.greenrivercleanup.org for more information and status updates.

Maps are available at www.greenrivercleanup.org

Trip Leaders:

2025!!! Save the date for the 41st ANNUAL Green River Cleanup!!!! Saturday 5-3-25

Join WRRR, Paddle trails, OWA, WKC, BeWet, Nature Nuts, Boy Scouts, Green River Coalition, WA state parks, and other several local clubs (If we missed your group let us know!) , neighbors and friends at the 41st Annual Green River Cleanup on Saturday May 3th!!! Every year lots of outdoor enthusiast enjoy the day recreating along the river, and cleaning up trash at the same time. As always, there will be lots to do for boaters and non boaters. River stretches are rated class 2-4. The last 3 years proved that we will boat no matter the flow! Hiking and ground crew sections are available from flat trail to adventurous river corridor cleaning. We found some huge trash areas and have local neighbor’s helping out as well!

Online registration will be available the week prior to the event.   In person registration can be done from 10am-11am at the Headworks put in (Just before the army corps gate on river left), and Kanasket-Palmer State Park from 9:30am- 10:30am. Help us clean up the Green River and keep it one of the most beautiful rivers you can raft.

Cleanup members will enjoy free camping at Kanasket-Palmer Campground, Friday and Saturday nights.   Please RSVP if you have an RV. 360-319-6524

GRCU will be hosting a BBQ at Flaming Geyser picnic shelter #3 on Saturday afternoon/evening after the event for members (or a $5 donation for non-members). What- you need a time? It’s after the river cleanup safety and sweep boat committee arrives! Come on out!!! Usually it’s starting around 3pm and wrapping up around 6pm +/- river time 🙂

The Green River Cleanup **NEEDS YOUR VOLUNTEER** HELP to help make the event smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Please sign up with a trip leader if you are interested in any of the following:

-Flaming Geyser BBQ helpers

-Lead Boat-Volunteer organizers
on map and lead ground crews)

-Sweep boats for Headworks, Gorge, Yoyo and to Sous creek

-Editor for the Greenrivercleanup.org site.

-Rafts and large boats for the Yo-Yo and down to Whitney bridge

-Special projects, land based cleanup.
-Boat pod leaders
-Registration 2 shifts open at headworks.  Easy to run if you aren’t doing shuttle
-Registration 2 shifts open at kanasket palmer
-Shuttle organizers (on your own)
-River safety crews at the Mercury / nozzle area
-Recycle sorters
-BBQ Cleanup Helpers
-Event Cleanup (Sunday)
-Drivers to move trash and volunteers around the Green River Watershed picking up trash

-Sunday helpers breaking down the event and picking up trash bags from river access points.

-Someone to lead with taking pictures and volunteer appreciation.

Make sure to check HERE http://www.greenrivercleanup.org for more information and status updates.

Maps are available at www.greenrivercleanup.org

Trip Leaders:
GRCU Committee.

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2024!!! Save the date for the 40th ANNUAL Green River Cleanup!!!! Saturday 5-4-24

Join WRRR, Paddle trails, OWA, WKC, BeWet, Nature Nuts, Boy Scouts, Green River Coalition, WA state parks, and other several local clubs (If we missed your group let us know!) , neighbors and friends at the 40th Annual Green River Cleanup on Saturday May 4th!!! Every year lots of outdoor enthusiast enjoy the day recreating along the river, and cleaning up trash at the same time. As always, there will be lots to do for boaters and non boaters. River stretches are rated class 2-4. The last 3 years proved that we will boat no matter the flow! Hiking and ground crew sections are available from flat trail to adventurous river corridor cleaning. We found some huge trash areas and have local neighbor’s helping out as well!

Registration is online.      In person registration can be done from 9:30-11 AM at the Headworks put in (Just before the army corps gate on river left), and Kanasket-Palmer State Park from 9:30am- 11:00AM. Help us clean up the Green River and keep it one of the most beautiful rivers you can raft.

Cleanup members will enjoy free camping at Kanasket-Palmer Campground, Friday and Saturday nights.   Please RSVP if you have an RV.

GRCU will be hosting a BBQ at Flaming Geyser picnic shelter #3 on Saturday afternoon/evening after the event for members (or a $5 donation for non-members). GRCU will provide smoked turkey, smoked pork and Mexican cuisine ., what you bring, and limited sides. Volunteers are asked to bring potluck side items. Please pl Co an ahead with your lunch / snacks. What- you need a time? It’s after the river cleanup safety and sweep boat committee arrives! Come on out!!! Usually it’s starting around 3pm and wrapping up around 6pm +/- river time 🙂

The Green River Cleanup **NEEDS YOUR VOLUNTEER** HELP to help make the event smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Please sign up with a trip leader if you are interested in any of the following:

-Flaming Geyser BBQ helpers

-Lead Boat-Volunteer organizers
on map and lead ground crews)

-Sweep boats for Headworks, Gorge, Yoyo and to Sous creek

-Editor for the Greenrivercleanup.org site.

-Rafts and large boats for the Yo-Yo and down to Whitney bridge

-Special projects, land based cleanup.
-Boat pod leaders
-Registration 2 shifts open at headworks.   (1st is 9:30-10:15am, 2nd is 10:16-11am) Easy to run if you aren’t doing shuttle
-Registration 2 shifts open at kanasket palmer (1st 9:00am until 10:15am, 2nd from 10:15-11:30am)
-Shuttle organizers (on your own)
-River safety crews at the Mercury / nozzle area
-Recycle sorters
-BBQ Cleanup Helpers
-Event Cleanup (Sunday)
-Drivers to move trash and volunteers around the Green River Watershed picking up trash

-Sunday helpers breaking down the event and picking up trash bags from river access points.

-Someone to lead with taking pictures and volunteer appreciation.

Make sure to check HERE http://www.greenrivercleanup.org for more information and status updates.

Maps are available at www.greenrivercleanup.org

Trip Leaders:
GRCU Committee. Contact 360-319-6524

Thankyou all for helping us with the 2023 Green River cleanup!!

Save the date for the 40th ANNUAL Green River Cleanup!!!! Saturday 5-4-24

Join WRRR, Paddle trails, OWA, WKC, BeWett, Nature Nuts, Boy Scouts, MGRC, WA state parks, and other several local clubs (If we missed your group let us know!) , neighbors and friends at the 40th Annual Green River Cleanup on Saturday May 4th!!! Every year lots of outdoor enthusiast enjoy the day recreating along the river, and cleaning up trash at the same time. As always, there will be lots to do for boaters and non boaters. River stretches are rated class 2-4. Low flow boating is happening now, as well as bicycle trips into the gorge. Hiking and ground crew sections are available from flat trail to adventurous river corridor cleaning. We found some huge trash areas and have local neighbor’s helping out as well!

Thankyou all for helping us with the 2023 Green River cleanup!!

We had amazing flows, and it was great being able to paddle raft in the gorge again. We happily report that the gorge area is in good shape and clean at the higher flows. Most the garbage is coming off of roads into and out of river access areas. WKC had the highest turnout and was quite a site to see all the kayaks pulling into Flaming Geyser. Nice work!!!

A large majority of trash is larger items such as tires, parts of appliances and others. Next year is the 40th annual cleanup event and we expect to have a much bigger turnout and also coordinate to get some larger items! Thanks again for being a part of such an amazing tradition!!! – GRCU Committee

We are spending a lot more time separating recyclables that past couple years. The tires still wait to go to there end journey…..

COUNTS:

74 Volunteers

Trash gathered and disposed of approx. 900 pounds including tires.

Recyclables: Approx. 375 pounds, including tires, metal and sorted glass/cans

Salvaged materials, Construction Cones, and even a kayak paddle! approx 25 pounds.

Total approx 1,300 pounds

Here’s a great video to watch prior to the green river cleanup!!!

Green River Rafting WA – Mercury and the Nozzle – Basic Line @ 1460cfs on May 1, 2021 – YouTube

Green River Rafting WA – Mercury and the Nozzle – Basic Line @ 1460cfs on May 1, 2021 – YouTube

Use this map for reference on the eddies and where to stage: http://www.greenrivercleanup.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Green-River-Mercury-Nozzle-Safety-Eddy-Map.jpg

Thanks for helping us cleanup the Green River! Please save the date for next year!!! April 30, 2022.

Hope to see you there. For more info see the 2022 GRCU tab above

NOTE: We are still scheduling events for 2021, but events may be modified while there is still a risk of COVID-19 transmission. Make sure to check the event information and Facebook discussions before the event.

This event will likely happen in small micro pods of families and neighbors to comply with WA state health guidelines and the CDC. Please stay safe and keep our rivers free of trash by keeping the event alive.

Join WRRR, WKC, PTCC, OWA, MGRC, Nature Nuts, WTA, and Wa state friends and neighbors at the 36th Annual Green River Cleanup! There will be lots to do for boaters and non boaters. River stretches from class 2-4. Hiking and ground crew sections from flat trail to adventurous river corridor cleaning.

Registration at the Headworks goes from 9:30AM-11AM. At Kanasket-Palmer State Park, you can register from 9AM-11:30AM. Help us clean up the Green River and keep it one of the most beautiful rivers you can raft. You can pre-register online at http://www.greenrivercleanup.org/register-for-the-clean-up/

Cleanup volunteers will enjoy free camping at the Kanasket-Palmer State Park group camp on the Green on Friday and Saturday nights. Camping is tight for large rigs. Ease rsvp any large EVa, and be flexible. WRRR will also be hosting a BBQ at Kanasket Palmer State Park getup camp on Saturday afternoon for members (or a $5 donation for non-members).  WRRR will be providing Burgers, Brats, and main course foods.   We welcome you to bring side items potluck style!

Make sure to check out www.greenrivercleanup.org for complete details.

You can also find updated information through the Green River Cleanup Facebook group.

Comments From The Camp Cook

Attention WRRR family. Please allow me to sincerely apologize for any miscommunication regarding the upcoming Green River events. WRRR has a long tradition of bringing families together through large events revolving around potluck style dining. Unfortunately as we navigate through this unprecedented time some traditions must evolve to ensure public health and safety. As a result here is the event dining schedule for the upcoming Green River Events:

• 36th Annual Green River Clean Up
• Saturday May 1st
• Location: Kanaskat Palmer Group Camp

A complete BBQ will be served around 6PM. No potluck dish necessary. Again I have all the fixins! 

I regret to inform you that there will be NO Dutch oven dessert cook off this year. Please feel free to compete and share within your households.

Again I sincerely apologize if this recent update has upset anyone’s plans. As your camp cook I feel a personal responsibility to each and every one of you to ensure that any and all food preparation is handled with the utmost care. I promise to adhere to covid guidelines to the best of my ability and knowledge. As such everyone is politely asked to wear their mask and sanitize their hands before approaching the cook station. Thank you in advance for helping us all stay happy, healthy, safe, and BOATING.

Sincerely,

Mary K