On March 18, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy announced it is gearing up once again to host their annual Perkiomen Stream Clean-up on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon with a corporate volunteer day on Friday, April 11th.

This event is the largest single-day stream clean-up in the state of Pennsylvania with over 1,800 volunteers already signed up to volunteer this year!

The goal of this event is to remove as much litter as possible from local waterways, parks and open spaces, with assistance from volunteers.

This initiative seeks to preserve and safeguard the land and water resources of our watershed while also engaging the community.

The scope of the Clean-up reaches the entirety of the Perkiomen Creek Watershed and surrounding areas with over 200 different sites ranging from Quakertown to Norristown and beyond!

We need your help to make the biggest impact on the health of our waterways this April!

Cleanup sites can accommodate a variety of group sizes and ages so it’s easy to find a location that will work for you and / or your group!

Have a pick-up truck or trailer? Volunteer to be a Trash Transfer Crew Member and take the trash that was collected during the Clean-up to dumpsters from Noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th.

Learn more about the Perkiomen Stream Clean-up and sign-up to volunteer online.

Click Here to view the 2025 Stream Clean-up site map.

Questions should be directed to the Conservancy’s Director of Conservation Jessie at jkemper@perkiomenwatershed.org.

Visit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy to learn more about programs, initiatives, other upcoming events and how you can get involved.

Other Cleanup Events

To find or organize a cleanup near you, visit the Keep PA Beautiful  2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative webpage. Questions should be directed to Michelle Dunn at 1-877-772-3673 Ext. 113 or send email to: mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

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[Posted: March 18, 2025]

3/24/2025