Create a significant impact along Oregon's waterways.
Oregon Adopt-A-River uses a citizen-based, hands-on approach to keeping the state's water clean. Adopters take care of their favorite section of river, stream, or lake. They work with federal, state, and local governments to clean things up and to keep them that way.
Adopters choose a two-mile stretch along any Oregon waterway and make a two-year commitment to hold litter cleanups or remove non-native plants at least twice a year.
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Cleanups can be done on foot, by boat, or even by diving!
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What We Provide
A "how-to" guide on project planning and safety tips
Support in connecting with the land manager of your adopted waterway
Funds for project expenses
Sample news releases and suggestions on how to attract media coverage
Certificate of adoption and recognition on the SOLVE, Oregon State Marine Board, and Oregon River Registry websites
Guidance on trash disposal options
Assistance in recruiting volunteers for cleanups and plant removals
Project supplies shipped to you or available for pick-up at the SOLVE office in Portland
Connection to a vibrant network of fellow adopters
2024 River Adopters
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