HELP CLEAN UP THE ELK RIVER - CANCELLED

ELK RIVER CLEANUP UPDATE: Due to predicted weather conditions on Saturday, March 10th, TVA and KALB have decided to cancel the Elk River Cleanup for safety reasons. KALB and TVA will team up on May 12th for a Trash Attack which will include all roadsides and public lands in Athens and Limestone County. We hope you'll join us for that event. 

Each spring, KALB holds an Elk River Canoe & Kayak Trail Cleanup in an effort to remove debris from our beautiful river and surrounding land areas. TVA has, once again, agreed to sponsor this event. The Team Challenge will be offered again this year!  

Sign-ups for the Elk River Canoe & Kayak Trail Cleanup are underway. Interested parties can join KALB and other volunteers Saturday, March 10 to clean up Elk River, both on the water and surrounding land areas. Supplies, door prizes and a complimentary lunch provided. No trash weighing or hauling. Work until noon and your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes. More information, register and reserve a lunch at 256-233-8000 or email KALBCares@gmail.com.

Registration Link 

Event Date:  Saturday, March 10
Event Time:   8 a.m. – Noon
Lunch:   Complementary lunch served at noon
LINK FOR MORE DETAILS  

Meeting Place:  
All Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at the boat launch area on Hatchery Rd. in West Limestone.  Take Hwy 99 West and cross the Elk River.  Turn right onto Cabbage Ridge Rd.   Keep right to turn onto Hatchery Rd.  The boat launch will be on your right.  We will begin at this area, then be disbursed to cleanup locations.
 
Registration:  All participants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement. for online version.  Forms will also be available on the day of the event.


Registration of Minors:   All minors must have a Consent Form and Hold Harmless Agreement for Minors signed by a parent or legal guardian.     Agreement for Minors


Supplies:   Trash bags, gloves, and some litter grabbers will be provided by TVA and KALB.  Gloves will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.  Participants may bring rakes, shovels, chains, waders and other equipment, if desired, to help remove debris.


Proper Dress:   Participants should wear long pants and shoes appropriate for walking in the woods or on boats.  No sandals.  Wear clothes that you can get dirty!  Please wear sun screen and/or insect repellent as needed for protection.


Kayaks:   There may be some kayaks available for use.  These MUST be requested in advance.