2021 Stream Cleanups | thewatershed.org

Stream cleanups are back and in-person once again this spring! With a few small changes, we are able to gather safely to clean up our communities and make our Watershed a healthier and more beautiful environment.

A new addition this year – pre-registration is required! The state mandates small, outdoor gatherings, so cleanup participation is limited. Click on the time slots below each municipality to register.

In the meantime, review our Covid policies below. If you prefer a more solo cleanup activity, scroll down to learn more about our Virtual Cleanups.

Cleanup Event Policies and Waiver

April 17 Events

Cranbury: Village Park

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Franklin: Naaman Williams Park

9:30am – 12pm [event full]

Hightstown: Peddie Lake

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Millstone: Municipal Bldg

9am – 12pm

Plainsboro: Municipal Recreation Bldg

9am – 11am [links to external site]

Princeton: Grover Park

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

April 24 Events

East Windsor: Etra Lake Park

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Ewing: Hollowbrook Community Center

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Lawrence East: Colonial Lake Park

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Lawrence West: Lawrence Nature Center

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Monroe: Community Garden

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Montgomery: Hobler Park

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Trenton: George Page Park

9am – 10am | 10am – 11am

Cleanups - Virtually Everywhere!

If you would rather keep your distance while cleaning up your community, participate in our Virtual Cleanups! The next time you go outside or take your dog for a walk, grab gloves and a bag and pick up trash on the way. You can pick up litter during a walk around the neighborhood, in your backyard, in the street, in a nearby park, or anywhere else you see trash on the ground. Make sure to maintain social distancing from others—giving others at least six-feet of room from other people — and be sure to wear gloves.

Map My Cleanups

Please check and follow all local and regional regulations and guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Always wear gloves when picking up litter and avoid any direct contact with trash. Only pick up trash in areas where you feel safe and comfortable!

You can also help by reporting illegal dumping: https://www.stopdumping.nj.gov/

On the map below, click on the pins and scroll down to see pictures of people and what they collected by clicking on the attachment links. Some photos are artistic!

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Cleanup Stats

13 Years / 13 Sites

265 Square Miles

6,100 volunteers

12,000+ hours

59 tons of pollution

or 118,000 lbs

Thank you to our Clean Water Sponsors

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