Saranac River Cleanup
October 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
DATE: OCTOBER 3RD, 2026
TIME: 10 AM – 1 PM
MEET-UP LOCATION: 7 RUGAR STREET, BEHIND HARRINGTON HALL ON SUNY PLATTSBURGH CAMPUS
Walk along the Saranac River banks and clear trash and other marine debris, because every day is Earth Day!
Clean-up supplies will be provided. To ensure everyone has the proper equipment, registration is capped at 25 participants. All trash collected will be sorted and recorded.
Register here
WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW?
Where to park? Park in the parking lot behind Harrington Hall. No parking pass is required for the duration of this event.
What should you wear? Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes, rain gear. This event is rain or shine.
What shall you bring? Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. If you have cleanup equipment at home (i.e., sturdy gloves, grabber, bucket), you are welcome to bring it.
Once you have submitted the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Aveline McCabe (amcca031@plattsburgh.edu).
This opportunity is made possible by the Lake Champlain Basin Marine Debris Coalition, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Lake Champlain Committee. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact us at 802-656-4277 or seagrant@uvm.edu at least 2 weeks before the event so we may assist you.