Join the Rahway River Cleanup for Earth Day
Volunteers are invited to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the Rahway River at Union County’s Rahway River Park on Saturday, April 26 (rain date: April 27). The event, hosted by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Rahway River Watershed Association, and local organizations, will focus on areas upstream and downstream of the Winfield Park Dam, spanning Winfield Park, Cranford, Clark, Linden, and Rahway.
Check-in at 8:45 AM near the Bloodgood Dam waterfall to receive supplies, safety info, and assignments. Cleanup runs from 9 AM to 12 PM, but any time you can contribute is appreciated. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, jeans, gloves, and boots. Bring a 5-gallon bucket (labeled with your name) for easy debris collection. Waders and rakes are helpful for riverbank cleanup.
For safety, all participants must register in small groups. Volunteers under 18 need a signed waiver and adult supervision. Over the past 25+ years, thousands have helped remove debris, improving the river’s health.
No RSVP required! For details, contact rivercleanup@comcast.net or CleaCarchia@outlook.com.