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Volunteer Services – Watershed Cleanups

  • In 2022, volunteers removed 91,725 pounds of trash from parks throughout Montgomery County

    In 2022, volunteers removed 91,725 pounds of trash from parks throughout Montgomery County

  • Thank you, Stream Strider Volunteer Leaders!

    Thank you, Stream Strider Volunteer Leaders!

  • How long until this litter is gone?

    How long until this litter is gone?

    Plastic water bottles can last 450 years.

Welcome to the Volunteer Watershed Cleanups Page

No matter where you are in Montgomery County, you are part of a watershed. A watershed is an area of land that drains to a creek, stream, river, and ocean. Trash and litter found in Montgomery Parks can find their way to the Potomac, Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Volunteers help protect our local environment, wildlife, watersheds, and the oceans from litter pollution.

Cleanups for Individuals and Families  parks background, young volunteer holding trash bags and litter grabber, text reads individuals or families

Individuals and families can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks staff or volunteer leaders.

Click here to register for the next cleanup.

Please note:

  • If a cleanup is not listed, the event is full.
  • New volunteers must create a volunteer account (takes about 5 minutes).
  • All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours. Forms are provided at the cleanup.
  • Students receiving SSL hours must pre-register.
  • Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
  • This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.

Organize a Group Cleanup

volunteers at trash cleanup Scout troops, corporate groups, student groups, and community organizations can schedule a group cleanup day at a park or stream! Cleanups are open to all ages, but group leaders must be 18+ to register.

  1. Register your group here (we ask for a two-week notice)
  2. We will send you a Group Leaders info packet
  3. Confirm your cleanup details and pick up your cleanup kit
  4. Have a fun, safe cleanup
  5. Send us your Sign-in sheet and the Cleanup Results

 

Find a Watershed Group near you

Looking for more ways to get involved? Several local watershed organizations host cleanups, restoration projects, and events in Montgomery County.


Map, Montgomery county watershed organizations Watershed Organization Map (pdf)

Watershed Groups in Montgomery County

Watershed/Nature Organizations in the DC area:

Questions?

Email Volunteer Cleanups

Last Updated: December 1, 2023