On behalf of the Rocky River Watershed Council, its partner organizations, and all of us who fish, paddle or otherwise enjoy the Rocky River, I hope you will join us this weekend in our annual effort to remove litter from the Rocky’s Main Stem and from Champion Creek (part of the West Branch’s headwater system that flows through the City of Medina).

Volunteers are needed for TWO cleanups in the Rocky River Watershed this Saturday, June 7th. These cleanups are part of National River Cleanup 2008, a series of community-based cleanups happening nationwide sponsored by American Rivers. Join tens of thousands of river enthusiasts from around the country as they remove trash from local rivers and streams. Detailed information is provided below:

Annual Rocky River Cleanup

Saturday June 7 9AM – Noon Meet at the Scenic Park Picnic Area (next to the Emerald Necklace Marina) in the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation. We’re hoping to be able to cover the entire main stem, up to the Nature Center!!! Trash bags provided. Participants should dress for the weather and bring their own work gloves. Long sleeves, long pants and work boots or old shoes are recommended. Be sure to stick around for hot dogs on the grill following the cleanup! Sponsored by the Rocky River Watershed Council, Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District. Contact Jared Bartley at 216-524-6580 x14 or JBartley@cuyahogaswcd.org for more info.

Champion Creek Cleanup (Medina)

Saturday, June 7 9AM – Noon Meet at Roscoe Ewing Park in the City of Medina (Guilford Blvd. parking lot, just south of E. Smith Rd.) Trash Bags provided. You will get dirty, so dress appropriately!!! Contact Medina Ward 3 Councilman Mark Kolesar at 330-725-6993 or zoolesar@yahoo.com for more info.

Thank you for your continued dedication to the protection and restoration of the Rocky River Watershed!