White River Clean Up

2026 White River Clean Up - Registration Link

The White River is the water resource backbone of Hamilton County, Indiana. It provides fishing, tubing, and boating opportunities, beautiful views from riverside trails, wildlife habitat, and a source for drinking water. Get on a canoe, grab some trash, and help keep our river clean. It's our community, it's our health, and it's our water.

2026

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

Event Details Below

REGISTRATION CURRENTLY CLOSED - EVENT UNDER REVIEW DUE TO FLOODING - PLEASE CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK

2026 Cleanup Information

WHEN:

  • Sunday Morning, September 20th, 2026

  • Event Check In is from 8am-8:15am.

  • Event Length: 8am to 12pm (2-3 hours on river) - Please be aware; This event requires physical exertion over an extended period of time.

  • Volunteers must arrive on time to board the provided transportation from the parking area to the launch sites. Volunteers arriving after 8:15 may not be able to be accommodated.

WHAT:

Registered volunteers can participate in either the Carmel/Fishers Clean Up event or the Noblesville Clean Up event. Both events are happening on the same day and time.

WHERE:

CARMEL/FISHERS Clean Up Section

Check In: 2 Locations available with separate routes:

  1. Hazel Landing Park - 10601 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel, IN 46033

    • Canoe Run is from 116th to 106th Street. Volunteers will park at Hazel Landing Park and be shuttled up to 116th.

  2. Conner Prairie - 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038

    • Canoe Run is around the Oxbow Bend at Conner Prairie. Volunteers will park at Conner Prairie, walk to the Canoe Launch on Oxbow and walk back to cars when complete.

NOBLESVILLE Clean Up Section:

Check In: 1 Location available, two separate routes to choose from:

  • White River Canoe Company - 17180 River Road, Noblesville, IN 46062. Volunteers will park at White River Canoe Company and be shuttled to one of the following routes;

    1. Canoe Run from Rusty Oar to Potter's Bridge

    2. Canoe Run from Potter's Bridge to White River Canoe Company / Pleasant Street

HOW:

  • Click on the registration link. The link will take you to the White River Canoe Company's booking page.

  • Choose the September 20th Date on the Calendar and then choose your Check In Location/Route

  • A $15 deposit is required per registrant. Deposit will be refunded with confirmed attendance at the event.

  • Follow booking page directions to sign waiver before the event.

IMPORTANT: Due to the logistics of the event and river accessibility, we are unable to support walking clean ups. Volunteers MUST pre-register and sign a waiver. Registration will reserve a canoe for the event and transportation to the launch site. No personal canoes or kayaks allowed.
WHO:

  • Anyone willing and able to paddle a canoe for a few hours and pick up trash

  • All minors must be accompanied by an adult on the river, have a parent or guardian sign the waiver on their behalf during pre-registration, and have the parent or guardian present at the time of check-in.

  • Participants do not need to be a Carmel, Fishers, or Noblesville resident.

  • Wear sturdy shoes

  • Expect to get muddy and wet

  • Bring Sunscreen

  • Life Jackets, Paddles, Canoes, Gloves and Trash Bags will be provided

  • FREE Event T-shirts while supplies last!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: The Clean Up will follow the White River Canoe Company's (WRCC) weather policy. The event will proceed rain or shine unless severe weather is imminent. If the event gets officially canceled by WRCC due to severe weather or unsafe river conditions, all deposits will be refunded. If the event proceeds, "no show" deposits will not be refunded. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified via their text and email information that was provided during registration.

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