Join us on May 10, 2025 for this year’s
River Clean Up!
River Clean Up has been an asset to the La Crosse area for over 30 years
Completely volunteer-run, every dollar donated to RCU is put back into the local community. We are committed to keeping our waterways beautiful and healthy.
Our Impact
800,000+
POUNDS OF TRASH REMOVED
3,300+
BARRELS RECYCLED
Over 1.9 miles of barrels laid end-to-end!
Almost 2,000
TIRES RECYCLED
8,000+
VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED
Volunteer
What can you expect as a RCU volunteer or partner?
Expect to work hard.
Over the years, volunteers have pulled 814,254 POUNDS of trash from local waterways. During clean ups, we find 55 gallon barrels, tires, water heaters, propane tanks, bikes, car parts, huge chunks of styrofoam, appliances and way too much non renewable plastic to count.
Expect to make a difference.
We pride ourselves on helping local watershed conservation efforts. Pollution destroys habitats, poisons the water and kills plants and wildlife. Our work reduces pollution and preserves the health and beauty of local waterways.
Expect to better our community.
We live here, we work here and we play here. Clean, healthy waterways reduce human health risk and improve quality of life. Less trash means more recreational activities along the river. As recreational activities increase, tourism increases. Thus, affecting both the economy and well-being of the community.
Less trash in the water means more fun, more beauty, more pride
Join us in our work
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- Keeping our waterways beautiful and healthy
- Supporting area tourism and the economy
- Aiding wildlife and biodiverse ecosystems
- Fostering recreation including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking
- Promoting carbon sequestration to fight climate change
- Honoring our culture and traditions
- Love and appreciation for local natural resources