Missouri River Relief cleanups bring together hundreds of volunteers to work together to remove tons of trash from the banks, forests and floodplains of the Missouri River. These efforts build community, give people a deeper relationship to the river and leave our world a better place.
The Missouri River is the most important freshwater resource in our region with nearly half of Missourians depending on this resource for drinking water. It’s also the home to countless fish, birds, and other wildlife. Our volunteers work HARD to keep this water and river valley safe for all.
Missouri River Relief's equipment and volunteer-based cleanups provide safe ways to engage people's natural curiosity to explore the river. We strive to intertwine stewardship and education to build a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Missouri River, instilling a sense of responsibility for this vital resource.
Trash Tally from our latest cleanup
171 Bags Trash!! Plus…
56 tires
1 refrigerator
2 chest freezers, one with rotten meat
1 message in a bottle from Rocheport, MO
2 propane tanks
5 plastic tubs
5 coolers
8 large chunks of styrofoam
3 5-gallon plastic buckets
2 55-gallon metal drums
1 55-gallon plastic barrel
Pool frame & ladder
2 trash cans
¾ of a bowling ball
Bed frame
BBQ grill
2 bird scooters
5 lawn chairs
Duck decoy
200-gallon steel fuel tank
Industrial concrete sprayer
Long metal cable
1 chemical sprayer
1 styrofoam pontoon floatation device