Delta Waterway Cleanups

The Delta Conservancy participates in and helps organize cleanup events to educate and promote awareness of the importance of protecting and improving water quality in the Delta. The trash that flows into the Delta is a serious water pollution problem for both humans and wildlife. At the Delta Waterway Cleanups, volunteers actively participate in water stewardship practices by cleaning up trash and preventing it from reaching waterways and, ultimately, the ocean.

The next Delta Waterway Cleanup event is scheduled to take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27, 2024 at Sherman Island. We will be teaming up with the Rio Vista Windsurfing Association and Sherman Island Kiteboarding Organization (RVWA-SIKO) for this cleanup.

April 27, 2024 Sherman Island Cleanup Event Details

The arms and hands of volunteers collecting trash into a clear plastic trash bag along the waterline during the Creek Clean Up.

Help Rio Vista Windsurfing Association and Sherman Island Kiteboarding Organization volunteers clean a 1.6-mile stretch of the Sacramento River along the north side of Sherman Island.

Report at 12 p.m. at “The Sign,” where leaders will provide an orientation, facilitate carpooling, and assign cleanup spots. Parking is difficult along the river, so volunteers are encouraged to carpool to their assigned spot. This site is not suitable for young children because of proximity to the road and rocky areas.

Directions

From south on West Sherman Island Road, take the left fork immediately southwest of the RV park and follow signs to park. You can use this address for your GPS, but there will not be a physical building upon your arrival: 4466 West Sherman Island Road, Rio Vista CA.

What to bring to Delta Waterway Cleanups

  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • A hat
  • Water
  • An extra layer, like a sweater or jacket in case it’s cold. Be prepared to be outside in potentially changing weather.

For more information on the cleanups or volunteering, contact Hope Miller at 916-612-8216 or by email at hope.miller@deltaconservancy.ca.gov.

Five children, some wearing gloves and some holding trash grabbers, smiling at the camera while standing on a pile of grey rocks in the middle of the green grass at the Waterway Cleanup.
A young girl wearing red sunglasses and blue gloves holding up an old plastic soda bottle toward the camera during a Waterway Cleanup.
A family with an adult man, adult woman, and two young boys who are wearing gloves and holding trash grabbers outside next to the "Delta Waterway Cleanup" banner.
An adult woman and a young boy near a creek using trash grabbers to place trash into a large orange plastic trash bag.
Six people, adults and children, standing outside next to a creek using trash grabbers to place trash into large orange plastic trash bags.
Two adult women and a young girl wearing gloves, moving a large old and damaged mattress in the grass at the Waterway Cleanup.

Creek Week

A group of 16 people standing outside after the Creek Week Waterway Cleanup. They are shown with two trash cans and 10 large orange trash bags that say "Don't Trash California."
A group from Trinity Consultants helping with the Creek Week Waterway Cleanup

Creek Week, a 30-year tradition in Sacramento County, was re-envisioned in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can stay involved by checking the Creek Week website for ways to take action year-round to protect our creeks and rivers. We can all make a difference by practicing random acts of cleanup! Taking action to remove trash from our waterways promotes creek health and benefits our Delta region!