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5 people are interested
City of Water Day 2025: Passaic River Cleanup & Paddles
ORGANIZATION: GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
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"City of Water Day" is an initiative led by the Waterfront Alliance, the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary Program, and the Hudson River Foundation, aimed at fostering community engagement with water resources. This initiative spans the region, encouraging communities to join in river cleanups and paddling events. GSWA will participate by conducting a local stream cleanup along the Passaic River in Fairfield, NJ, and welcomes participants throughout the day to lend a hand. Additionally, short kayaking excursions will be organized for cleanup participants so they experience the beauty of the river they are working to protect. Register today to be a part of this important event in support of clean water and land!
DETAILS
Participants will engage in cleaning up trash including small items such as plastic bottles and carryout food containers as well as larger items like tires and coolers and everything in between. GSWA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and trash bags. Trash will be brought to a nearby location for pick-up by the local DPW the following week.
The event runs 9:30 am - 1:30 pm on July 12, 2025
Location: 2 Camp Lane, Fairfield, NJ
Clean-up is open to all ages / Kayaking is open to adults and children 12-and-up who are accompanied by an adult. Please note: paddles are only open to those who have participated in the clean up!
Please be aware that the clean-up area is a wooded wetland forest floodplain. The terrain is uneven and can be muddy.
PADDLES
Cleanup participants who would like may also join us for a short paddle along the Passaic River in our kayaks. We will run paddles throughout the day that will last approximately 15-20 minutes, and are each open to 7 participants, and each participant may only attend one paddle. Life vests will be provided. See below for the paddle schedule:
10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pmIMPORTANT - Kayak Waiver: Each paddle participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers will collect completed forms before put-in.
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About GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
Location:
PO BOX 300, NEW VERNON, NJ 07976, US
Mission Statement
The Great Swamp Watershed Association protects and improves the health of the Passaic River through science, education, land preservation and stewardship, and advocacy.
Description
GSWA is a member-supported non-profit organization that has been protecting the waters and the land of the Great Swamp Watershed for more than 40 years.
As we continue to expand our mission geographically and in scope, we will address and respond to the needs of our watershed communities. Our critical water quality monitoring, STEM environmental education, preservation of open space and advocacy for the environment will continue to guide our mission. We will protect and promote clean, safe water for all who live, work and play in the Passaic River region. We will protect and improve the health of the Passaic River through science, education, land preservation and stewardship, and advocacy.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment
WHEN
Sat Jul 12, 2025
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
WHERE
2 Camp LaneFairfield, NJ 07004
(40.89771 ,-74.27991 )
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 12
- 1-4 hours
- Paddles are only open to those who have participated in the clean up!