| WHAT: Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Eugene Recreation team for a paddling cleanup effort from River House Outdoor Center (across from Valley River Center) to the Beltline bridge takeout. Bring your own boat or reserve a seat in one of our rafts! PFDs required. FREE!!!
WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, July 8th | 8:30AM - 1:00PM Please meet at River House Outdoor Center at 301 N. Adams Street. Street parking only, please do not block or park in front of or across from River House driveway. There will be children's camps going all day and the front curb is needed for pickup and drop off. Please be prepared to help load rafts and gear and use City shuttle transportation to come back to our cars at the end of the day.
DETAILS: Please be on time! We will leave the River House immediately once boats and gear are loaded. We will transport boats down to the River House eddy, followed by a safety briefing and clean up plan before heading out. Please dress for the weather and getting wet (no cotton!), bring water, and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Eugene will provide PFDs, trash bags, gloves, and trash grabbers. PFDs are required and must be worn at all times on the river to participate in this event.
BYOB? Please be proficient paddling in Class II moving water for this river segment.
QUESTIONS? Reach out to our event coordinator, Michelle Emmons at michelle@willametteriverkeeper.org.
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