Housatonic River Clean Up, Inc.

Housatonic River Clean Up, Inc. Our 2026 event is scheduled for April 25, 2026 from 8 am to 2 pm Today the organization is known as Housatonic River Clean Up, Inc. All are welcome to attend!

The Housatonic River Clean Up originally began in 1988 with the Trophy Chasers Fishing Club in response to the increase in trash/refuse that could be found along the shores and on the islands in the Housatonic River between the Derby Dam and the mouth of the river in Stratford. The annual clean up, which takes place annually in early spring, brings 200+ volunteers from the community. Together, we

attempt to prevent further damage to the environment by pulling potentially dangerous items from the river, its banks, and its islands before it can do more harm. During this time, we also seek to educate as many individuals as possible in order to prevent trash/refuse from entering not just the Housatonic River, but other waterways as well. When participating in the event, we ask that you please dress accordingly per the weather and conditions. Gloves, trash bags, and buckets will be provided to volunteers as well as lunch and other refreshments. Come by yourself or get a team of friends, family, or co-workers together.

03/05/2026
Thank you everyone! We're looking for help with planning and growing next year's event. So if you want to get more invol...
05/09/2025

Thank you everyone!

We're looking for help with planning and growing next year's event. So if you want to get more involved, we would love to talk!

Stratford
05/08/2025

Stratford

Shelton
05/08/2025

Shelton

Photos from Shelton
05/08/2025

Photos from Shelton

Save the date for next year's event!April 25, 20268 am to 2 pmStratford - Birdseye Boat RampShelton- Sunnyside Boat Ramp...
05/07/2025

Save the date for next year's event!

April 25, 2026
8 am to 2 pm
Stratford - Birdseye Boat Ramp
Shelton- Sunnyside Boat Ramp (behind Sunnyside School)
Rain or shine

What we need: volunteers, boats, trucks, sponsors

Need community service hours? We'll give them to you!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us! We couldn't have done it without you! Stay tuned for next year's event...
05/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us! We couldn't have done it without you! Stay tuned for next year's event!

05/05/2025
This Girl Scout troop from Bridgeport joined us this year! We gave them a gift card from our sponsor Sanitary Equipment....
05/04/2025

This Girl Scout troop from Bridgeport joined us this year! We gave them a gift card from our sponsor Sanitary Equipment. They worked hard to help us with cleaning up around the boat ramp.

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Birdseye Boat Ramp
Stratford, CT
06615

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+12032579745

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The Housatonic River Clean Up originally began in 1988 with the Trophy Chasers Fishing Club in response to the increase in trash/refuse that could be found along the shores and on the islands in the Housatonic River between the Derby Dam and the mouth of the river in Stratford. Today the organization is known as Housatonic River Clean Up, Inc. The annual clean up, which takes place annually in early spring, brings 200+ volunteers from the community. Together, we attempt to prevent further damage to the environment by pulling potentially dangerous items from the river, its banks, and its islands before it can do more harm. During this time, we also seek to educate as many individuals as possible in order to prevent trash/refuse from entering not just the Housatonic River, but other waterways as well. The 2019 event is currently scheduled to take place on April 27th from 8-2 rain or shine at Birdseye Boat Ramp in Stratford and Sunnyside Boat Ramp in Shelton. We ask that you please dress accordingly. Gloves, trash bags, and buckets will be provided to volunteers as well as lunch and other refreshments. All are welcome to attend! Come by yourself or get a team of friends, family, or co-workers together.