Somerville/Bridgewater YMCA
On Saturday April 18th from 9am-12pm join more than 1,000 volunteers across the Raritan River watershed to clean up our waterways for Raritan Headwaters’ 36th Annual Stream Cleanup. In celebration of Earth Week, volunteers come together to clean up our rivers and streams, working to protect essential water supplies across Hunterdon, Morris, and Somerset counties. This is a very large & well coordinated volunteer opportunity to help clean rivers & stream beds within Somerset country. Each volunteer will also need to sign up on the Raritan Headwaters Association website in addition to signing up here. To sign up visit https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/stream-cleanup-registration/ The site we will be at is Site 95 in Raritan Boro by the Basilone statute on Old York Road.
Last year’s Stream Cleanup was a resounding success and an incredible show of teamwork and volunteerism. More than 1,000 citizens removed 12 tons of trash and recyclables that threaten our drinking water supplies and wildlife. The impact of this extraordinary effort reaches beyond our watershed region – downstream to Raritan Bay and ultimately, the Atlantic Ocean. This event is fundamental in protecting clean water but also beautifies precious outdoor spaces and provides safe access for residents to experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.
Alison Francz Associate Branch Executive Director afrancz@gscymca.org
We ask for 24 Hour notice if you are unable to attend.
