Pierre-Fort Pierre Missouri River Cleanup

2023 Missouri River Cleanup to be held July 12 Volunteers are needed for this year’s Pierre-Fort Pierre Missouri River Cleanup. It will be held on Wednesday, July 12 from 5-8 PM and will be based out of Downs Marina in Griffin Park in Pierre. Land and water-based crews will pick up litter and trash along the river. The collected items are disposed of by the City of Pierre. Volunteers are asked to wear closed toed shoes, bring work gloves, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle. Trash bags will be provided, and gloves will be available if needed. Volunteers are invited to stay for a picnic supper following the cleanup. You can pre-register for the cleanup or register starting at 4:30 on July 12. Boats, pontoons, trucks, and trailers are needed for the cleanup. If you can provide equipment, to pre-register, or for more information contact Paul Lepisto at 220-1219 or email him at: plepisto@iwla.org. The Pierre-Fort Pierre Missouri River Cleanup is coordinated by the Izaak Walton League, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and the cities of Pierre and Fort Pierre. Many area businesses also contribute to this effort. In 12 previous river cleanups more than 800 volunteers have removed over 26 tons of trash from along the Missouri River in the Pierre-Fort Pierre area. The Missouri River is a tremendous asset for central South Dakota. The cleanup is a way for you to give something back to a resource that provides so many benefits to our area. For more information contact: Paul Lepisto – Izaak Walton League 605-220-1219 plepisto@iwla.org