Saranac River Clean Up Day

Join LCC's new staff member, Maddy Schumacher, LCC New York Education & Field Engagement Associate, along with Aude Lochet, Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Lake Champlain Research Institute Water Resources Outreach/Extension Specialist, for a community clean up along the Saranac River. REGISTER HERE→

Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 3rd, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 7 Rugar St., Plattsburgh NY (behind Harrington Hall at the State University of New York Plattsburgh campus).

Clean up supplies will be provided. To ensure everyone has the proper equipment, registration is capped at 25 participants, so please make sure to register in advance. All trash collected will be sorted and recorded.

Where to park? Park in the parking lot behind Harrington Hall. No parking pass is required for the duration of this event.

What should you wear? Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes, rain gear. This event is rain or shine.

What shall you bring? Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. If you have cleanup equipment at home (i.e., sturdy gloves, grabber, bucket), you are welcome to bring it.

This opportunity is made possible by the Lake Champlain Basin Marine Debris Coalition, the Lake Champlain Committee and Lake Champlain Sea Grant.