About this Event
Potomac Riverkeper Network's mission is to protect the right to clean water for all communities and all those who live in and rely upon the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds by stopping pollution, making drinking water safe, protecting healthy river habitats, and enhancing use and enjoyment for all.
A great amount of trash flows into Oxon Cove from the rest of the Potomac Watershed, and one of our long term goals is to work to mitigate the flow of trash from Oxon Run into the Potomac. Come out, bring a friend, and spend spend a couple of hours cleaning up with us!
We will have volunteers in their personal kayaks cleaning from the river ahead of the land-based portion of the cleanup, and some people will be along the water in waders and heavy boots. For those on foot - it should be noted that there is about a mile hike down to the cove. Boots, long pants, water bottles, sunscreen, bug repellant, and tetanus shots are strongly encouraged. Hip waders are a plus!
We will provide grabbers, gloves, hand sanitizer, trash bags and information about the Potomac River. A larger PRKN boat will be at the cove with safety supplies and a hydration station.
We are happy to partner with Ward 8 Woods on this event, and members of their team will be joining us the day of. Please wear sturdy shoes, and if you have waders, please bring them.
The day of, please park in the Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm parking lot. From there, we will shuttle down to the cove.
We hope to see you there!
Note: All parties interested in being part of the kayaking component of the event - please reach out to Bill Szymanski, captain of the Boat Brigade, at [email protected], as logistics will differ slightly. Kayakers will be required to bring their own boat to the event, and have modified parking instructions.
Event venue & nearby stays
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, United States
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