Willamette River Clean Up for International Coastal Cleanup Day

Come help clean up the Willametter River on Lower Franz Campus in honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Semptember 20th! This event will be held from 9am-11pm. We will meet at the Boathouse, by the picnic table and restrooms facing the river. This event is open to the UP community as well as other neighborhood locals and any SOLVE volunteers that want to join. 

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: University of Portland Boathouse. Look for the Solve signs and tent.

Address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: supplies will be provided, as well as snacks.

Restrooms: Restrooms will be available at the Boathouse.

Parking: Free parking in the Boathouse parking lot

Transit: Bus 44 drops off at Willamette and Portsmouth. See information here: https://trimet.org/schedules/r044.htm Stayed tuned for potential shuttle options to River Campus

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.