The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) and Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE), in partnership with Henderson County, Kentucky, Solid Waste and Recycling District, are excited to announce a special collaborative kickoff event for the 2025 Ohio River Sweep season. This free event is open to the public and will take place on March 15, 2025, at Audubon Mill Park in Henderson, Kentucky, from 8:00a.m. to 11:30a.m CST, followed by a complimentary lunch. Families and individuals of all ages are encouraged to participate. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather, use sun protection, and bring a reusable water bottle. Volunteer registration is required to ensure an accurate count of supplies. Interested individuals can register at https://bit.ly/40YVUwM.
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- Community members from Henderson County, KY participate in a 2024 Ohio River Sweep cleanup, coordinated by Henderson County Solid Waste and Recycling
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- Volunteers participate in a cleanup in Newport, KY
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- Last year, Ohio River Sweep cleanups removed 996 tires from the Ohio River and its tributaries
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- ORSANCO Seasonal Biologists at 2024 Ohio River Sweep cleanup in Cincinnati, OH