Help remove trash along the riverfront and in Pigeon Creek Park! Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants and sleeves, close-toed/rubber-soled shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat. Gloves, trash bags, and litter tongs will be provided.
Become a citizen scientist at this event! The Quad Cities has been selected for Phase 2 of the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative. The data gathered in the Quad Cities will be analyzed to understand the state of plastic litter in river communities in the region. The goal is to generate as rich a picture as possible of the extent and type of litter heading to the Mississippi River.
Join this scheduled event to help reach the goals - volunteers of any experience level are welcome!
DOWNLOAD the "Marine Debris Tracker" for your mobile device: APPLE App Store | ANDROID Google Play
OPEN THE APP and select list labeled 'Mississippi River Plastic Pollution/MRCTI'
COLLECT LITTER & COLLECT DATA by logging what items you pick up in the Marine Debris Tracker app on your phone