ReNew the New’s 23rd Annual Fall River Cleanup
ReNew The New’s FALL INTO THE NEW, end-of-summer river cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, 2024. Volunteers and participants for the Giles based cleanup will gather by 8:30 AM at New River’s Edge in Pembroke. All interested volunteers and supporters are encouraged to sign up online.
After participants are registered, and groups are formed with captains, buses will leave for the clean-up sites on the river where participants will be provided with canoes, trash bags and gloves. Volunteers can bring their own water vessels (kayaks, canoes, or rafts) and will need to provide their own shuttle this year. Those who are bringing their own boats need to call ahead for instructions on drop off and pick up areas. There will be an on-land option as well. Boaters will begin their floats with their captains after the safety meeting. Wear sunblock, river shoes, and be ready to work and get wet!
Lunch and a t-shirt are provided to all volunteers around noon as a thank you for the donated time and efforts to keep Giles County and the New River beautiful. The lunch and t-shirt distribution will happen back at New River’s Edge. Giles County boasts 37 miles of the New River and the New River Water Trail™ that offers residents and visitors the opportunity to have exciting water-based adventures, relaxing floats, and adventuresome fishing trips! You are invited to explore the New River Water Trail on the website, http://www.newriverwatertrail.com.
The continued development of partnerships allows participants along the New River to support this effort. The success of ReNew the New over the years is shown by the numbers of volunteers and the expansion throughout the New River Valley. ReNew the New is sponsored by Appalachian Electric Power (AEP), Celanese, New River’s Edge, Tangent Outfitters, and Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing.
Visit the ReNew the New website at: http://www.renewthenew.org/ and find them on Facebook and Instagram at @ReNewTheNew. Learn more about ReNew by watching our YouTube video.
