Hundreds of volunteers will head out to more than 20 locations along the American River in the Sacramento area this month for a major cleanup effort.
The Great American River Clean-Up is organized by the American River Parkway Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on the conservation of a 23-mile stretch of the American River Parkway.
The cleanup will be on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at around two dozen areas from the Nimbus Fish Hatchery to Discovery Park.
In past years, cleanup efforts have helped remove thousands of pounds of litter and large items from along the American River Parkway, which receives around 5 million visitors annually, according to the foundation.
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The nonprofit said there will be sites that can accommodate small and large groups at this year’s event.
Organizers of the event said that they are still seeking volunteers of all ages. Anyone who wants to join the effort can visit this link and click on the area where they would like to volunteer.