Countywide Park Events - 9.20: International Coastal Cleanup Day - Vermillion River Watershed Cleanup

 

 

General Description

International Coastal Cleanup Day began more than 30 years ago, when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. Volunteers from states and territories throughout the U.S. and more than 100 countries come together each year to participate.

 

So why here? Although not near an ocean, Minnesota has over 90,000 miles of shoreline; more than California, Florida and Hawaii combined. Minnesota is home to the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River which flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. The Minnesota River is another famous river in our state that is an important tributary that flows into the Mississippi River. This year's work will focus on smaller tributary rivers that flow into these two larger river systems. 

 

Garbage and pollution can use our local river systems to travel through our state southward. If we can stop trash here at home, we can help prevent it from reaching the world’s oceans, helping our partners who will be working to clean up beaches thousands of miles away.

 

Location and Site Details

Rambling River Park

17 Elm Street

Farmington, MN 55024

(Map and driving directions)

 

Date/Time

September 20

9:00 a.m. – Noon

A grilled burger and brat lunch will be served to volunteers after the event provided by Twin Cities Trout Unlimited.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Help pick up trash along the banks of our local riverways.
  • All ages welcome, there will be flat and paved terrain available to walk.
  • Supplies including trash bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
  • If you would like to volunteer as a group (families not included), please contact our Volunteer Coordinator before registering.

 

Minimum Time Commitment

3 hours

 

Activity Level  

Active - Involves physical exertion for an extended period of time; can involve rough, uneven or steep terrain. Not recommended for volunteers with physical limitations.

 

Contact Information

Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Dakota County Communications

1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033

Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us

    

Qualifications Required

  • Signed Volunteer Waiver Must be at least Yes
  • Accepted Data Privacy Notice - Tennessen Notice Must be Yes