Fridge removed from the Lamoille River organized by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in July.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott, Environmental Conservation Commissioner Misty Sinsigalli, and Watersheds United Vermont today highlighted opportunities for Vermonters to get involved during River Clean-Up Month this September. This initiative emphasizes the important role Vermonters play in keeping the state’s waterways clean.
“With tourists coming soon to experience our fall foliage, and water levels low, which has exposed debris from the floods of ‘23 and ’24, it’s a great time to get out to clean up our rivers and streams,” said Governor Phil Scott. “There are many opportunities to get involved during the month of September. Much like Green Up Day, if we all pitch in to do our part, our state will be much more beautiful.”
With more than 20,000 miles of rivers and streams in Vermont, waterways play a vital role in the health of the environment, communities, and economy. Clean water protects public health; supports fishing, swimming, and boating, and provides critical habitat for wildlife.
"Vermont's rivers and streams are vital to our state's ecological health and community well-being," said Secretary Julie Moore. "By participating in River Clean-Up Month, Vermonters have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our environment. Together, we can remove trash and other debris, helping protect and restore our waterways."
River clean-up activities can be found below, as well as on the Watersheds United Vermont website.
Black River Action Team
Cleanup Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Meeting Location: Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, Springfield, VT
Website: https://www.BlackRiverActionTeamVT.org
Connecticut River Conservancy
Cleanup Date: Multiple cleanups on September 26 and 27
Website: https://www.ctriver.org/source-to-sea-cleanup
Sign to join or host a cleanup: https://sourcetoseacleanup.org/
Friends of the Winooski River
Cleanup Date: September 6, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: Montpelier City Hall, 39 Main St., Montpelier
Website: https://winooskiriver.org/river-clean-up
Cleanup Date: September 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: parking lot on Boynton St. across from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT
Website: https://winooskiriver.org/river-clean-up
Missisquoi River Basin Association and the Upper Missisquoi and Trout River Wild and Scenic Committee
Cleanup Date: September 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Riverwalk Park, 2582 N Main St, Montgomery Center
Website: https://www.umatrvt.org/events
White River Partnership
Cleanup Date: September 7, 2025, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Academy Building - 4266 VT Route 14, Royalton Village
Website: https://whiteriverpartnership.org/
9.4.2025. Governor. 109 State Street | The Pavilion | Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 | www.vermont.gov
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