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7RC - Nisqually Cleanup (II+/III)

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About this event

McKenna to Yelm section (Class II+/III)

The Washington Kayak Club, Washington Recreational River Runners and Paddle Trails Canoe Club invite you to join us on April 11, 2026, to help clean up the Nisqually River once again. This is our seventh year of what we now consider to be an annual event. As in past years, we are undertaking this cleanup with support from the Nisqually River Foundation and other partners, including Thurston County Public Works, LeMay Pacific Disposal, City of Centralia, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

By undertaking this Event, we hope to (a) heighten awareness and appreciation of the Nisqually River; (b) celebrate the river's unique attributes; (c) foster stewardship of the river; and (d) promote the Nisqually River Water Trail Plan and Recommendations.

We will boat the river, stopping to pick up trash along the way. LEAVING the Power Plant at 9:30. Thank you!

YES - there are two registrations.
In addition to this page, be sure to ALSO register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nisqually-river-cleanup-2026-registration-1704282016389

Safety First!

We will take a moment to talk about safety before volunteers launch their watercraft or collect, haul, or sort garbage and recyclables. No volunteer should consume alcohol or drugs before or during this Event. Volunteers who wish to consume alcohol after this Event should only do so where it is legally permitted. No volunteer may participate in this Event under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During this Event, volunteers must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. To view a copy of our Safety and Risk Management Plan click here. To view our Volunteer Safety and Trash Collection Guidelines, click here.

After Event Celebration and BBQ

We hope to host a BBQ at McKenna Park starting at 3:30 for those volunteers who register in advance and indicate when they register that they plan to attend the BBQ. We will need one or more gas grills and some volunteers to help with setup, cooking, and cleanup. We may cancel the BBQ if we do not have enough volunteers to help with the BBQ but will notify registrants by email should this occur.

Date and Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location

Meet at Nisqually Park (aka Yelm Hydroplant). We will shuttle to the put-in at McKenna Park.
Link to Nisqually Park take-out location

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Event Contact(s)

Michael Deckert

Registration Info

Registration is required

Please ALSO Register in the Nisqually Cleanup Eventbrite Registration page.

Registration cancellations will be accepted

Number of People Who Will Attend

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Everyone

(No Fee)