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Our Mission
To protect and preserves the natural environment by reducing pollution and educating the community about the waterways that surround us.
GET INVOLVED
What can you expect as a RCU volunteer or partner?
Expect to work hard. Over the years, volunteers have pulled HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of pounds of trash from local waterways. During clean ups, we find 55 gallon barrels, tires, water heaters, propane tanks, bikes, car parts, huge chunks of styrofoam, appliances and way too much non renewable plastic to count.
Expect to make a difference. We pride ourselves on helping local watershed conservation efforts. Pollution destroys habitats, poisons the water and kills plants and wildlife. Our work reduces pollution and preserves the health and beauty of local waterways.
Expect to better our community. We live here, we work here and we play here. Clean, healthy waterways reduce human health risk and improve quality of life. Less trash means more recreational activities along the river. As recreational activities increase, tourism increases. Thus, affecting both the economy and well-being of the community.
OUR IMPACT
729,674
POUNDS OF TRASH REMOVED
2,917
BARRELS RECYCLED
1,766
TIRES RECYCLED
6,651
VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED
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DONATE
Join other local partners who are helping us make a difference
All donations made to "River Clean Up, La Crosse Fund at La Crosse Community Foundation" go directly towards the growth of the River Clean Up, La Crosse and are fully tax deductible. If you are interested in collaborating with us, click DONATE NOW or contact us at rivercleanuplax@gmail.com
Past Events
This annual event has been happening since 1993
What started as a small group of friends on a couple of boats has grown to include thousands of volunteers and dozens of local businesses. Every year our mission is the same — to protect and preserve the waterways surrounding our community, and to have fun doing it.
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Newsletter
Learn what other people in our community are doing to protect La Crosse Area Waters.
Contact Us
If you have ideas or want to contribute to make our waterways better, get in touch.