This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at Hamilton Fish Pool.


Grab a trash bag and help clean 1.5 miles of East River shoreline. This annual volunteer sweep brings New Yorkers together to haul debris, protect waterways, and move one step closer to a swimmable city.
environmental volunteering
community action
East River shoreline
outdoor volunteer work
Tips
🧤bring work gloves (or borrow theirs)
🌊1.5 miles of shoreline to cover
👟wear sturdy closed-toe shoes
2026 Statewide Riversweep with Riverkeeper
Alphabet City


Grab a trash bag and help clean 1.5 miles of East River shoreline. This annual volunteer sweep brings New Yorkers together to haul debris, protect waterways, and move one step closer to a swimmable city.
environmental volunteering
community action
East River shoreline
outdoor volunteer work
Tips
🧤bring work gloves (or borrow theirs)
🌊1.5 miles of shoreline to cover
👟wear sturdy closed-toe shoes
Make it an outing
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