Schedule

February

February 22-27 – Alabama River
Sites to be determined. This cleanup is sponsored by Wilcox Natural. Individuals who wish to participate should contact the coordinator for further details.
Contact: Kathy Maness at 334-682-4296

March

March 27–Lake Mitchell (Coosa River)
Volunteers will meet at Higgins Ferry Park at 8:00 a.m. The cleanup will end at noon followed by a picnic lunch.
Contact: Anita Lawson at 205-960-5083 or Lee Bendall at 205-823-2403, Lake Mitchell Homeowners and Boat Owners Association

March 27-April 3–Logan Martin Reservoir (Coosa River)
The cleanup will be held at various locations beginning March 27. Volunteers should contact the coordinators for supplies and further details. The community cleanup will be Saturday, April 3 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. A picnic will follow at Lakeside Landing, off Highway 31 south of Pell City.
Contact: Bud Kitchens at 256-239-0242 or Don Greer at 205-525-4651, Logan Martin Lake Protection Association

April

April 5-10–Weiss Lake (Coosa River)
The cleanup during the week will be held at various locations. Volunteers should contact coordinators for details. The media day and grand finale cleanup will be Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Causeway landing between Centre and Cedar Bluff on Highway 9.
Contact: Shad Ellis at 256-927-7172 or David Brock at 256-927-6257, or e-mail arealty@tds.net, Weiss Lake Improvement Association

April 10–Cahaba River
Volunteers should report to the Piper Bridge boat ramp at 8:00 a.m. The cleanup will end at noon. Contact the coordinator for further details.
Contact: Paula Fancher, e-mail: grits21@netzero.com or cahabafriends@gmail.com

April 17–Lake Jordan (Coosa River)
Volunteers should report to Bonner’s Point Landing at 8:00a.m. The cleanup will end at noon followed by a picnic lunch.
Contact: Barbara Dreyer at 334-567-7551, Lake Jordan Homeowners and Boat Owners Association.

April 19-24–Lay Lake (Coosa River)
The community cleanup will be Saturday, April 24 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Beeswax Public Boat launch, followed by a picnic lunch. Contact the coordinator concerning supplies and areas targeted during the week.
Contact: Judy Jones at 205-669-4865, Lay lake Homeowners and Boat Owners Association, www.laylake.org

April 21-22–Smith Lake (Winston County)
This cleanup will target large blocks of Styrofoam. Sites to be determined. Please
Contact coordinators for information if you wish to participate.
Contact: Laverne Matheson at 256-747-4422 or Mary Ann CrunkLinda Atkinson at 205-384-5355387-9999, Smith Lake Advocacy.

April 22-23 Yates and Thurlow (Tallapoosa River)
Sites to be determined. Volunteers should contact coordinators for details on the cleanup.
Contacts: Billy Bryan at 334-283-1054 or Linda Sizemore at 334-283-5425

April 24–Lay Lake -E. C. Gaston Steam Plant (Coosa River)
Volunteers will meet at Richey’s Resort located at E.C. Gaston Steam Plant at 7:00a.m. The cleanup will end at noon followed by a picnic lunch. This cleanup is in cooperation with the Lay lake Homeowners and Boat Owners and targets areas near the plant.
Contact: Byron Corina, E. C. Gaston Steam Plant at 205-669-8301,
E-mail: bvcorina@southernco.com

April 28-May 1–H. Neely Henry Reservoir (Coosa River)
Cleanup activities will be held at various locations during the week. Volunteers should contact coordinator for details. The community cleanup will be Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Gadsden City Boat Docks.
Contact: Lisa Dover at 256-549-0900, Keep Etowah Beautiful

May

May 5-8—Mobile River (Plant Barry)
Cleanup activities will be held in various locations during the week. The community cleanup will be Saturday, May 8. Site to be determined.
Contact: Don Nelson at 251-829-2732, Plant Barry

May 8–Weeks Bay
Cleanup sites include the shorelines of Weeks Bay, Magnolia River, Fish River and bridge crossings along tributaries. Registration is located at the Weeks Bay Resource Center. Event runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon and includes lunch. Volunteers should contact coordinator for details.
Contact: Michael Shelton at 251-928-9792 or e-mail michael.shelton@dcnr.alabama.gov

May 10-12—Smith Lake (Walker County)
This clean will target large blocks of Styrofoam. The cleanup will be based out of the Smith Dam Boat Launch. Volunteers should contact the coordinator for details.
Contact: John Kulbitskas at 205-384-5415 or 205-902-4222

June

June 1-5—Bankhead Reservoir (Black Warrior River)
Large item cleanup will be held at various locations during the week. Volunteers should contact coordinators for details. The community cleanup will be Saturday, June 5 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Elk Lodge landing. A picnic lunch will follow the cleanup.
Contact: Kellie Johnston at 205-264-8461, Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership or Diane Gruman at 205-553-9373, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

June 17-19—Smith Lake (Winston County)
Sites to be determined. This cleanup will target large blocks of Styrofoam and hand trash. The community effort will be held on Saturday, June 19 from 8:00 a.m. to noon with a picnic lunch following the cleanup. Volunteers should contact coordinators for details.
Contacts: Tom Counts or Allison Cochran at 205-489-5111, U. S. Forest Service or Linda Atkinson at 205-387-9999, Smith Lake Advocacy

July

July 31–Alabama River, Wilcox County
NEW! Join Wilcox Natural to help clean 62 miles of the Alabama River near Camden. This is a new and exciting opportunity to help make a difference.

Schools, churches, other organizations as well as individuals are needed to come help restore the beauty of this section of the river. Call Kathy Maness at (334) 682-4296 to volunteer.

August

August 9-14–Holt Reservoir
Large item cleanup will be held at various locations during the week. Volunteers should contact coordinators for details. The community cleanup will be Saturday, August 14 at Rocky Branch Park in Peterson off Highway 216 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. A picnic lunch will follow the cleanup
Contacts: Kellie Johnston at 205-264-8461, Black Warrior Clean Water Partnership or
Diane Gruman at 205-553-9373, U. S. Army Corp of Engineers

August 14—Upper Tallapoosa River
Volunteers will report to Tallapoosa River Outfitters off highway 46 near Heflin. Directions to site: tallapoosariveroutfitters.com
Volunteers should contact coordinator for time and location of cleanup sites.
Contact: Lex Brown at 256-239-6399

August 27—Mulberry Fork-Gorgas Steam Plant
Volunteers will meet at Gorgas Boat Launch at Baker’s Creek ( behind #2 Plant) at 7:00 a.m.
Contact: Tracie Hill at (205) 686-2305 or Bruce Williams at (205) 257-1157

September

September 15-18—Village Creek
The community cleanup will be Saturday, September 18 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Contact coordinator for site location during week and on Saturday.
Contact: Dr. Mable B. Anderson at 205-798-0087, e-mail: vilcreek@bellsouth.net

September 23-25 –Lake Eufaula
Contact Dennis Fineout with “Friends of Lake Eufaula.” The number is (334) 687-1967.

R. L. Harris Reservoir (Lake Wedowee-Tallapoosa River)
Moved to October 27-30

October

October 4-6—Smith Lake (Walker County)
This cleanup will target large blocks of Styrofoam. The cleanup will be based at the Smith Dam Boat Launch. Contact coordinator for details.
Contact: John Kulbitskas at 205-384-5415 or 205-902-4222

October 8-9 – Lake Martin
Volunteers will assist in a roadside and shoreline cleanup.
Contact: John Thompson at 334-323-7880, E-mail

October 22—Locust Fork (Plant Miller)
Miller steam Plant will host its cleanup with assistance from community volunteers. Sites to include the Miller Plant holding pond and river banks ending at the Birmingport boat ramp.
Contact: Brandon R. Patrick at 205-288-4562, Plant Miller

October 23—Lake Mitchell (Coosa River)
Volunteers will meet at Higgins Ferry Park at 8:00 a.m. The cleanup will end at noon followed by a picnic lunch.
Contact: Anita Lawson at 205-960-5083 or Lee Bendall at 205-823-2403, Lake Mitchell Homeowners and Boat Owners Association

October 27-30—R. L. Harris Reservoir (Lake Wedowee-Tallapoosa River)
Volunteers during the week should contact coordinators for assembly locations. The Saturday, October 30 cleanup will be held at highway 48 boat ramp from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Contacts: Bob May at 256-357-2656, Lake Wedowee Property Owners Association, or Shelia Smith at 256-396-5093, Alabama Power