Deschutes River Cleanup

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2026 River Cleanup: Saturday, July 11th

We are excited to host our 30th Annual Deschutes River Cleanup this year! River cleanup activities will take place at six cleanup sites:

LaPine State Park, Sunriver, Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park, First Street Trail, and Tumalo State Park.

Registration will open May 15th, 2026.

Photo Credit: Kelley Hamby

The Deschutes River Cleanup is an annual opportunity to come together and care for the Deschutes River and its riparian areas. Recreation in and around the Deschutes River can severely impact the health of the river, so each year, the Watershed Council leads this effort to keep our river beautiful, protect water quality, and preserve habitat for fish and wildlife. This annual event would not be possible without our incredible partners. Thank you to La Pine State Park, Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce, Sunriver Owners Association, Leadership Bend, Greater Bend Rotary, Oregon Department of Agriculture, REI, Tumalo State Park, The City of Bend, The Old Mill District, Bend Park and Recreation, Central Oregon Diving, Deschutes County Search and Rescue, Tumalo Creek, LUNO, and Confluence Fly Shop! Questions about the Deschutes River Cleanup and how you can get involved? Call 541.390.3665

If you are not able to participate in the cleanup, you can still do your part to take care of our river by making a donation. $20 will buy four pairs of gloves for this year’s cleanup. $100 will buy waders for volunteers to pull debris out of the Deschutes River. Make your contribution today!