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Event Overview

Hundreds of dive, shoreline and park volunteers will remove and recycle trash and debris from the waters and shoreline of Lake Travis during the 31st Annual Lake Travis Cleanup on Sunday, September 21st, from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. This year, the event spans 15 sites across eight Travis County Parks surrounding Lake Travis as well as dive sites and shoreline neighborhoods. Volunteers will work safely to remove trash from the shoreline, creeks, and parks that feed into the Texas Colorado River Basin. 

Volunteer Information

Community members can register to volunteer at their favorite Travis County Park or in their neighborhoods at https://laketraviscleanup.org/. Dive volunteers can register by directly contacting participating local dive shops and groups (see contact list at laketraviscleanup.org). 

All volunteers receive an event t-shirt and are invited to an After Party at Beachside Billy’s where they will receive one free drink and free admission to the park. Also, all volunteers are encouraged to enter annual photo contests and win prizes for being the dirtiest volunteer or finding the most unusual item.

Event History and Sponsorships

The Lake Travis Cleanup is the largest scuba diving, shoreline, and waterway litter pickup in Texas. For 30 years, the community has come together to help protect and preserve Central Texas’ waterways and raise awareness about the importance of our local water resources. The Lake Travis Cleanup began in 1994 as an informal gathering of local dive shops and has grown dramatically each year.

 The event is now managed by a partnership between the Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks and is made possible through the participation of local marinas, boat rental operations, and dive groups. Thank you to our Legacy Leader Partners, H-E-B & YETI, for their participation. Sponsorships are still available. Learn more at https://laketraviscleanup.org/sponsor/.  

About the Colorado River Alliance

A healthy, flowing river is imperative to the well-being of the communities through which it flows. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, Colorado River Alliance (the Alliance) provides educational and engagement activities that empower Texans with knowledge and tools to protect the Texas Colorado River and ensure its long-term vitality. Founded in 1994 with support from LCRA, the Alliance is now a standalone 501(c)3 leading programs which reach 15,000 community members and school children annually. The Colorado River Alliance continues to partner with LCRA to provide river stewardship education and be a champion for the people, ecosystems, communities, and businesses that depend on this precious natural resource. The Alliance’s primary goal is to educate today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders, ensuring a legacy of a healthy river, sustainable use of water resources, and communities dedicated to protection and conservation. 

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