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Clean the Bay Day - Canoe Clean Up

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Launch A Parking

When

June 3, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Clean the Bay Day began in 1989 and has engaged more than 165,500 volunteers who have removed approximately 7.18 million pounds of debris from more than 8,250 miles of shoreline.

Help preserve the health of our local waterway, the mighty James River, which is part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed by volunteering to clean trash from Powhatan State Park to Maidens Boat Ramp. You are welcome to bring your own canoe/kayak or use one of the park's canoes (limited availability, prior boating experience necessary). Personal floatation devices are required for anyone for participating, and will be provided for volunteers using park canoes. Event begins promptly at 9am so please plan to arrive 10 minutes early.

If you plan to bring your own canoe or kayak, register here.

To reserve a park canoe register here.

Participant Expectations:
- Bring plenty of water and sun protection.
- Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet or muddy.
- Close-toed shoes are required.
- Floatation devices must be worn at all times within 15 feet of the river.
- Children under 6 years are not permitted.
- Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

two rangers in a canoe filled with trash

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov