PATOKA LAKE CLEAN SWEEP
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A PROJECT OF THE PATOKA LAKE WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE
HOW CAN I HELP?
VOLUNTEER
You can help keep Patoka Lake clean by volunteering at a clean sweep event or picking up litter on your own. Check out Upcoming events tabs for opportunities to volunteer with a group or report your individual clean up in the form at the bottom of this page.
SPREAD THE WORD!
You can help keep Patoka Lake clean by spreading the word about all the volunteer opportunities the Clean Sweep has to offer and by sharing the educational resources offered on this site. Advocacy is an important part of conservation efforts!
DONATE
You can support the Patoka Lake Clean Sweep project financially by making a donation. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact us!
CLEAN-UP DATA BY YEAR
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2008
On september 6th, 2008, the first clean-up was held. 36 volunteers collected over 1,000 lbs of trash
2012
Sixth Cleanup Day was held on September 8, 2012. 50 volunteers collected 2,550 lbs. of trash.
2010
The 3rd clean-up day was held April 10th, 2010. 57 volunteers collected 12,460 lbs of trash including several junk vehicles
2014
the 8th Clean Up Day was held on September 6, 2014. 72 volunteers collected 1,300 lbs. of trash.
2016
Tenth Cleanup Day was held on August 27, 2016. 125 volunteers collected 2,000 lbs. of trash, 15 tires, and 273 pounds of recyclable plastic, aluminum and other metals
2020
Fourteenth Cleanup Day was held on August 26, 2020. 107 volunteers collected 1,035 lbs. of trash.
2018
Twelfth Cleanup Day was held on August 25, 2018. 238 volunteers collected 2,220 lbs. of trash, 8 tires, and 600 pounds of recyclable plastic, and aluminum.
2023
11,353 lbs of trash and recyclables were collected
2011
The 4th & 5th cleanups occured on 4/11/2011 & 9/12/2011. A collective 184 volunteers collected a total of 2,830 lbs of trash
2015
The 9th Cleanup Day was held on September 12, 2015. 103 volunteers collected 1,540 lbs. of trash. Items were recycled into Glass, Plastic, Aluminum, and Trash.
2019
Thirteenth Cleanup Day was held on August 24, 2019. 222 volunteers collected 2,600 lbs. of trash, 3 tires, and 300 pounds of recyclable plastic, and aluminum.
2009
The 2nd Cleanup Day was held September 12, 2009. 54 volunteers collected 1,500 lbs of trash.
2013
The 7th Clean Up Day was held on September 7, 2013. 52 volunteers collected 4,980 lbs. of trash.
2017
Eleventh Cleanup Day was held on August 26, 2017. 160 volunteers collected 1,620 lbs. of trash, 3 tires, and 226 pounds of recyclable plastic, aluminum and 1 lb. of batteries.
2021
Fifteenth Cleanup Day was held on August 28, 2021. 127 volunteers collected 2,580 lbs. of trash, 8 tires, and 40 pounds of recyclable metals.
2022
Sixteenth Cleanup Day was held on September 24, 2022. 134 volunteers collected 1,320 lbs. of trash, 15 tires, and 340 pounds of recyclable metals.