Looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to support a healthy river in a hands-on way while interacting with a group of like-minded people? Our River Rescue team works diligently to remove an average of 2,000 pounds out of the riverbed at every clean-up, and over 200,000 pounds removed last year!
Every Wednesday and Saturday our River Rescue team does just that! This Saturday, we are looking for additional support for our River Rescue team to clean Forester Creek after the recent rains. This particular section of Forester Creek is often one of the most polluted sections of the river due to the concrete channel section of the river meeting the natural riverbed, leading to an accumulation of stormwater debris. We have an urgent need to clean up this pollution and could use your help! At these events volunteers should expect to get dirty, physically exert themselves, occasionally trek through terrain, and work with an amazing group of people!
Location: Forester Creek: Forester Creek is an 11-mile-long tributary of the San Diego River. This creek and its three tributaries flow through the cities of El Cajon and Santee.
8665 Argent Street, Santee CA 92071. Please park anywhere on Argent St or Prospect Ave. Please do not park in the brewery parking lot.
Meet Location Map Link:
Weather: National Weather Service – Forester Creek
Registration page: River Rescue Trash Clean-Up (Ages 18+) – Saturday, 3/1/25 | The San Diego River Park Foundation
Tips:
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in. Our group will leave the meeting area roughly 5 minutes after the event starts to go to the project site.
- Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty
- Long pants are REQUIRED. A hat, sunscreen, or any other types of sun protection are also recommended for all of our outdoor events.
- Closed-toe shoes are also required. No sandals, Tom’s or other flats. You must wear sturdy tennis or hiking shoes.
- We will provide all tools and supplies for you to use.
- In order to cut down on single-use plastics, we request all volunteers bring their own reusable water bottle.
- You may wish to bring a light snack.
- You must be 18 years or older to participate.
- A liability waiver is required for all volunteers and will be provided at the event.
- Please note that light rain will not cancel this event.