Kansas City Missouri River Clean-up
Kaw Point Park - Kansas City, KS 
Sat. Oct. 6, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
It's our fifth year doing a Missouri River Clean-up in the Kansas City area, and we can't wait to get back!
These Kansas City events are more than just a clean-up, they are the gathering of a growing tribe of river advocates from across the state. Come and join the fun on the river!
The clean-up begins at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are welcome, and will assemble above the boat ramp at beautiful Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, KS.
Boats from Missouri Department of Conservation, EPA, the Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Burns and McDonnell, Jackson County and Missouri River Relief's own fleet will ferry volunteers to pre-scouted "trashy" areas of the river for clean-up.
This year we have a special treat! Rock'N'Rick will be entertaining us with his groovy river tunes during lunch!
Check out results from last year's clean-up! (pdf)
Here is the scoop! -
Clean-up time
9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 6. Show up at 8:30 to register!
Clean-up headquarters
Meet above the boat ramp at Kaw Point Park at the mouth of the Kaw River.
What we're doing
Boats will ferry volunteers to the river banks and islands to pick up trash that has washed up on shore.
What you get
Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, gloves, water, lunch and a boat ride on the Big Muddy.
What to bring
Sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy boots or shoes, long pants (preferred), a reusable water container (to cut down on waste) and a willingness to get down and dirty! If you are bringing children, bring a child's life jacket if you have one!
Directions to Kaw Point Park
FROM THE WEST (from Kansas):I-70 East & North along the Kaw River Strawberry Hill area to James Street Exit #423. Take James Street through 1st stop sign and follow signs to Fairfax Blvd. The bottom of the ramp is #1 Fairfax Blvd. Look for the KAW POINT sign to your right. Turn right after the sign into the parking lot. Head through the parking lot to the concrete flood wall.
FROM THE EAST (from Missouri West on Lewis and Clark Bridge I-70 from KC Mo): Take the Fairfax exit #423 on the right then down the ramp to the park.
This event and River Relief are supported by these wonderful state and local sponsors:
American Compressed Steel, Americorps, Anheuser-Busch, Bass Pro Shop, Boulevard Brewing Co., Burns & McDonnell, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Cosentino’s Price Chopper, Dave Stous, Gates BBQ, Intellectual Property Management Group, Kansas City Power & Light, KCMO Water Services, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Jackson County, Jan Weaver, Joe Engeln, Little Blue River Watershed Coalition, Mid-MO Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist., Missouri American Water, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Stream Teams, Pat Jones, Platte Land Trust, Port Authority of Kansas City, Unified Government, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Wyandotte County Conservation District
A BIG, MUDDY THANKS!!!!
