Nisqually River  -  photo by Carl deMarcken

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.

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.