Alpharetta, Georgia – Alpharetta is calling for community support as it gears up for the Annual Rivers Alive Volunteer Watershed Cleanup. Set for October 5, 2024, this important environmental project seeks to mobilize locals and volunteers to protect the local streams from pollution. Sponsored by the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resource Commission, the program offers a rewarding morning of community service and environmental stewardship.
Set for 8:30 AM to noon, the cleaning will start at Rock Mill Park, at 3100 Kimball Bridge Road. Before being sent to several locations throughout Alpharetta where they will concentrate on clearing trash and debris from streams, greenways, and streets, volunteers are welcome to assemble in the park for registration and a quick orientation. Task for the day will also include special projects including stenciling storm drains.
Pre-registration is important for this event, hence organizers stress the need of having possible volunteers sign up by phoning (678) 297-6213 or by contacting Tiffany Porter at [email protected]. Early registration guarantees that all participants are suitably qualified and allocated to teams, thus this process will help organizers to plan everything before the event.
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Harold Harbert, Watershed Outreach Manager with the Environmental Protection Division, highlighted the results of these initiatives, pointing out that 9,800 volunteers cleaned over 308,000 pounds of garbage from Georgia’s rivers last year. Among the trash were plastic bottles, tires, even big objects like refrigerators and shopping carts. To achieve this goal, the project expects to draw thousands more volunteers—new faces as well as returning ones this year.
Beyond cleaning, Rivers Alive’s goal is to raise public awareness of and participation in safeguarding Georgia’s essential water supplies. Supported by statewide sponsors like Georgia Power, International Paper, and other local and national groups, the event is ready to have a major environmental influence.
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Alpharetta and neighboring residents are urged to participate in this community project to protect the natural beauty and health of their streams. This is a chance to make a real difference guaranteeing healthy environments for current and next generations. Visit the Georgia Rivers Alive website to register or for additional information.
