Cleanup Initiative

The High 5 Initiative schedules cleanups on the Elk River, North East River and the Susquehanna River below the Conowingo Dam once a month from April to September, starting the weekend following Earth Day.

In 2020, with the help of volunteers, The High 5 Initiative collected 6,980 pounds of trash from local rivers that are major tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay.

This is something the founders of The High 5 Initiative have always done. Whenever hiking or kayaking, they would take gloves and bags and cleanup along the way. The amount of trash left in our state parks is quite alarming. A great deal end up in our waterways. 

If you are aware of any particular location that could use the attention of an organized group or would like to sponsor a community cleanup, click here.

If you are unable to participate in a cleanup, but would still like to help, click here.

The list of upcoming cleanups and information is located below.