2026 Annual River Cleanup

WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 10:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: Bedford, Concord, and Framingham

Join the OARS Team and community members from across the watershed for a day of impact. Gather at your chosen site along one of our three rivers with your OARS staff and board site leaders to pick up trash and debris, restoring habitats and supporting safe access to our waterways. Cleanup equipment will be provided by OARS.

All volunteers must register in advance and sign a volunteer waiver to participate. Specific site locations will be emailed to volunteers one week before the event. This allows us to determine the best and safest location to access the river based on current conditions. Each site is limited to 20 participants, and registration will close on Thursday, September 24th at 11:59pm.

Click below to sign up for a fun (and dirty!) day on the river!

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Event Details

Date: Saturday September 26
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Categories: OARS Events

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

2026 Annual River Cleanup

You can make a difference for our rivers!

Event Details