What gets left on the riverbank flows into the lake.
We are cleaning local rivers and shores by foot and paddle because what enters our water reaches our Great Lakes and pollutes all along the way.
Recent cleanups
Snapping Turtle Says Thanks
There's no better reminder of why we do this work than coming face-to-face with the wildlife that calls these waterways home. During our Speed River…
- 4 Bags
- 20 kg Debris
- 12 Recycled
- 4.0 h On site
4 bags
15 kg
33 items
1.3 hWe're Making an Impact
From where we are in Southern Ontario, water flows into the Great Lakes. What gets left on our riverbanks doesn't stay here. Plastic and other contaminants are carried downstream polluting local waterways, aquifers, and the Great Lakes, which hold a fifth of the world's fresh surface water.
Great Lake Cleaners wants to make a difference — we are a Guelph-based group doing regular cleanups along our waterways by foot on the shores and by paddle on the water. Our passion is clean water.
Clean your local waterway
We run regular cleanups along local rivers and shorelines. No experience required — just show up with gloves and a bag. Dog walkers, paddlers, and families welcome.
Small local effort. Watershed-scale impact.
Follow us on Instagram to see when and where we're heading out next, or sign up to join our cleanup crew.
Did a cleanup? We want to count it
Every cleanup on a local waterway matters, whether it's a solo litter pick on your lunch break, a family outing, or a paddle with friends. Submit yours and we'll add it to the community total.
