Media Alert: Willamette River Cleanup (Photo) -08/16/24

***Media Advisory – All Media Are Invited***

What: Willamette River Cleanup, sponsored by Subaru of Portland

When: Saturday, August 17, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: 1945 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR 97214 | Map Link

 

Event Description: The annual Willamette River Cleanup is an opportunity for everyone to combat litter on the water and along the Willamette's iconic riverbanks. Next Adventure offers volunteers a 50% discount on boat rentals to clean the river directly from the water.

 

Why: The Willamette River runs through the heart of our city, giving Portland its valued nickname, City of Bridges. Many storm drains in Portland's Central Eastside flow directly into the Willamette River, affecting its water quality and shoreline health. SOLVE's mission is to create opportunities for individuals and businesses to give back to their communities and play a critical role in maintaining the beauty and integrity of our city from the harmful effects of trash. Everyone's participation helps protect this vital natural resource in the heart of Portland. 

Media Crews: Arrive by 9:45 in the north parking lot at OMSI to see approximately 100 volunteers of all ages checking in, renting boats from Next Adventure's pop-up rental, collecting their cleanup supplies, receiving a safety speech and event debrief, and then heading out in groups or solo to pick up litter along the shore of the Willamette River or on the water. The event will run from 10 am to 12 pm.

 

This event will have plenty of visuals of volunteers picking up litter along the shoreline and on the water, making for great community packages, VOs, and VOSOTS.

Available interviewees: 

• Kris Carico, Chief Executive Officer, SOLVE
• Emily Prager, Subaru of Portland

Visit the event registration page or the Willamette River page on the SOLVE website for more information.

 

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About SOLVE:

SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings people together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. You can follow SOLVE on Instagram at @SOLVEinOregon, Facebook at @SOLVEOregon, or at www.solveoregon.org.