Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Multnomah County Drainage District for an on-water cleanup of the Columbia Slough in NE Portland. Participants can bring their own boat, or reserve a seat in one of ours. This is for people 14 and older, minors must be accompanied by an adult. After the cleanup, the group will gather in the MCDD office to learn more about Portland’s levee system and enjoy a free dinner!

Getting There: Free parking will be available on the MCDD campus. Keep an eye out for the Columbia Slough Watershed Council sign. Taking public transportation? Bus #70 makes a stop at NE 21st & Riverside Way, a .3 mile walk. Biking in? Plenty of bike parking is available!

What To Bring: Pack along water, weather appropriate clothing and sturdy close toed shoes/muck boots - be prepared to get dirty! Work gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will be available.
*Don't have a warm/waterproof jacket? Reach out to Amanda.

Accessibility: There will be options for participants to stay in their boat and/or clean up on even ground, however, the majority of trash is located on a hill. Those who wish to tackle the large trash area will take a short paddle and need to navigate up and down a gravel hill, as well as work on the hillside of the levee. Options will be available for all participants. A restroom is available on site. Previous paddling experience is not required. 

Questions or want to be put on a waiting list if the event fills? Reach out to Amanda, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org.