Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a cleanup event beginning at NE Alderwood & NE Glassplant Rd. Participants can bring their own boat, or borrow a seat in one of ours. This event is best suited for those 18 and older. 

Getting There: We will meet at the corner of NE Alderwood & NE Glassplant, look out for the Columbia Slough Watershed Council sign. Parking is available along the shoulder of NE Glassplant Rd. Taking public transportation? Bus #87 makes the closest stop to the area by dropping riders off at NE 105th & Simpson, a 0.2 mile walk. 

What to bring: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather - think warm layers, and plan to get dirty! Rain pants and muck boots are a great idea if possible. If you are bringing your own boat, don't forget your life jacket and paddle! If you are borrowing a seat you'll get a life jacket and paddle. Columbia Slough Watershed Council will have trash bags, trash pickers, work gloves, as well as snacks to share. 

Accessibility: No public restroom is available. This event requires participants to nagigate uneven terrain from the parking area to the launch. This is a relatively short distance, and support will be provided by all event leaders to get everyone and their boats to the water. Participants must be comfortable staying seated throughout the event. Previous paddling experience is not required. 

Questions? Reach out to event organizer, Amanda, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org.

This event is made possible through the support of our Paddle Team volunteers and Portland Metro.