If this is the first time you are hosting a river cleanup, download this one-stop-shop handbook on how to organize a successful event. It has everything you need—from tips on how to select a cleanup site to engaging your volunteers to securing attention from local media. Even if you have been hosting cleanups for years, this handbook is a comprehensive must-have. 

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American Rivers no longer provides trash bags for cleanup events. We remain deeply committed to partnering with and supporting local leaders and groups in their river conservation missions. If you would like to connect with a member of American Rivers’ team near you — or partner with us on other conservation initiatives — please send an email to outreach@americanrivers.org.