Jordan River Canoe Cleanup Information and Signup

Please read this overview carefully before you sign up.  


Participants will:

  • Be able to navigate a canoe around obstacles on moving water
  • Be able to get in and out of the boat and self rescue if capsized
  • Be physically fit and healthy enough to participate in the event
  • Provide cell phone number and have fully charged phone at event
  • Agree to wear a life jacket and follow all safety training given by the Commission.


What to wear/bring: 

  • closed toed shoes or sturdy water shoes (no flip flops) 
  • pants and long sleeve shirt are recommended
  • sunglasses/eye protection, hat, sun protection
  • full water bottle, snack
  • fully charged cell phone 
  • medication you may require
  • work gloves (optional) 


Transportation Info: 

  • Meeting location will be sent to you prior to event, watch email for instructions
  • We start and end at different locations. 
  • We will coordinate a shuttle before we start to ensure everyone has transportation at the end of the event.  
  • There is no way to leave early  
  • Carpooling with others is recommended.


We will Provide: 

  • canoes/paddles/PFDs 
  • work gloves, trash grabbers & nets 
  • first aid kit and emergency rescue gear, extra sunscreen 
  • dry bags and water proof phone carrier. 



Please reach out directly to Rachel Turk if you have any questions: [email protected] 801-831-1937


You will get wet and dirty, run into trees and spiderwebs!  Come prepared to work hard and have fun!


Apr 23

Salt Lake City Earth Day Jordan River Canoe Cleanup

Thank you for volunteering to help clean up the Jordan River.

Please read all information before you sign up for this event.

Participants need to:
Be able to navigate a canoe around obstacles on moving water
Be able to get in and out of the boat and self rescue if capsized
Be physically fit and healthy enough to participate in the event
Provide cell phone number and have fully charged phone at event
Agree to wear a life jacket and follow all safety training given by the Commission.

You will get wet & dirty, run into trees and spiderwebs! Come prepared to work hard & have fun!

Free