Since 2004, TVWA has assisted with Fairbanks’ annual Stream Cleanup Day.
This event centers around volunteers spending time floating via canoe or walking in parkways along the Chena River and picking up litter.
These activities are followed by a volunteer appreciation barbecue and picnic.
Volunteers came from supporting organizations including: Fairbanks Host Lions Club, Fairbanks Paddlers Club, US Army Fort Wainwright BOSS soldiers and US Air Force service members, and Girl and Boy Scouts, and the general public.
This year’s 2025 Stream Cleanup Day will be held on June 14th and based out of the Chena River State Recreation Site pavilions in Fairbanks located at Geraghty and Univeristy Avenue.
Stream Cleanup Day 2024
The 20th Annual Stream Cleanup Day was held at Chena River State Recreation Site, near the Chena Wayside Boat Launch. 2024 had a record turnout of 82 volunteers who helped pick up 2,240 pounds of litter from the Lower Chena and Noyes Slough waterways. Thank you to all our volunteers!
20th Annual Design provided courtesy of Nomadic Stars. Thank you, Odin and team!
Stream Cleanup Day 2023
The 19th Annual Stream Cleanup Day was held at the Wilderness Pavilion in Pioneer Park, near Paddler’s Cove. Over 50 volunteers picked up roughly 1000 pounds of litter from the Lower Chena River. Thank you to everyone who helped keep our waterways clean!