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PLEASE PRINT THE GENERAL LIABILITY RELEASE FORM ABOVE
READ, SIGN AND BRING TO THE EVENT TO VOLUNTEER
(If you do not have access to a printer, we will have forms available at the cleanup site.)
Louisville Xstream Cleanup
Saturday, March 15
8:30am to 1:00pm Eastern Time Zone
What is the Xtream Cleanup?
The Xstream Cleanup is a community-based event focusing on cleaning up the waterways in the Louisville metro area. This event is spearheaded by Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) and sponsored by the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Metro Parks, American Commercial Lines, Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District (JCSWCD), and Anheuser-Busch Companies. Volunteers are needed to assist with cleaning up several different sites.
Who can volunteer?
We accept volunteers of all ages and abilities. However, some sites will be more appropriate for children and those with limited aptitudes. This level of difficulty is indicated in the site descriptions below. All volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult. If you are under 18, please print off the General Liability Release form and have a parent or legal guardian sign it. Please bring the signed form to the event with you.
What is expected of volunteers?
Volunteers will be working with hosting organizations to remove garbage (tires, appliances, barrels, plastic bottles, etc.) that is polluting YOUR waterways and YOUR environment. All volunteers will be asked to meet at 8:30am at the designated site they have chosen. Each site will have a coordinator who will go over any safety concerns, direct volunteers to locations of garbage, and provide instruction on refuse collection and placement.
What do volunteers need to bring?
Wear warm clothes, preferably comfortable layers. The weather in March is unpredictable and often chilly, so be sure to dress appropriately. Long pants and closed-toes shoes are a MUST! You should also wear shoes that can get wet and/or muddy (rubber boots are best!). You may want to bring an extra set of clothing to leave in your car as you may get really dirty or wet and need to change before leaving. We will provide gloves, trash bags, shovels, life jackets and plenty of water. You may bring your own items if you prefer. Bring rain gear if there is a chance of rain.
Weather Cancellation Policy:
In the instance that there is lightening, flooding or high winds, we will call off the cleanup at the site. There will be no rain date.
Site Locations:
Below are descriptions of each Xstream Cleanup site, with an approximate number of volunteers needed for each site. Please click on the site location for driving directions. Each site is rated on the level of difficulty.
Light duty sites: Best for children and those with limited abilities. These sites have relatively small and/or light garbage, found along flat terrain.
Moderate duty sites: Primarily smaller garbage with a few larger items such as tires, light furniture, etc. Majority of terrain is flat or small/medium inclines; it may have some slightly unstable terrain (i.e. rocks, gravel).
Heavy duty sites: These sites are not good for children or those with limited agility. These sites have large amounts of big/heavy garbage (i.e. barrels, appliances, large tires, etc.) that may need digging out. Some heavy duty sites have fairly steep banks and/or unstable terrain (i.e. along the rip-rap on a levee).
Please be sure to choose a site that fits your ability. If you have any questions about the sites, please contact the project coordinator, listed below.
| Area Name |
Site Number and Name |
# of Volunteers |
Description |
| POND CREEK |
Site 1: Greasy Ditch
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
7 – 10 |
Heavy duty site: There are quite a few shopping carts in this creek that will need dug out. Volunteers will need to be prepared to get into the water. There is also a lot of small trash. |
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Site 2: Wilson Creek |
5 -7 |
Heavy duty site: A lot of the trash is in the creek, so rubber boots are definitely suggested. There are tires, metal, a basketball goal post and many other exciting treasures to collect here. |
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Site 3: Southern Ditch |
20 |
Heavy duty site: There are many big items (tires, barrels, shopping carts, etc.) that are partially buried. This site needs really enthusiastic volunteers. |
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Site 4: Bee Lick Creek—Old New Cut Rd and New Cut Rd |
4 – 5 |
Moderate duty site: Most of the refuse in this area is small, however there are several tires. |
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Site 5: Jefferson Memorial Park Welcome Center |
4- 5 |
Light duty site: This site consists mainly of small items such as bottles, bags and other plastic items. |
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| MILL CREEK |
Site 6: Big Run Ditch |
10 -15 |
Heavy duty site: There is a couch, several shopping carts and an unidentifiable appliance (maybe a dishwasher) in the creek. There is also quite a bit of smal debris littering the banks. This will be a wet site so wear your rubber boots*. |
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Site 7: Tributary of Mill Creek—Greenwood and Terry (1727)
NO LONGER AVAILABLE, NO CLEANUP SCHEDULED AT THIS SITE. |
10 |
Moderate duty site: There are a few tires and shopping carts; however the majority of the refuse is small. *Rubber boots are suggested. |
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Site 8: Tributary of Mill Creek—Greenwood and Alyssum
NO LONGER AVAILABLE, NO CLEANUP SCHEDULED AT THIS SITE. |
5 – 10 |
Mostly small debris along with a tire and a barrel. Team up for the best results. |
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Site 9: Tributary of Upper Mill Creek—Teaneck Lane and Rockford (2051) |
15 |
Moderate to Heavy duty site: If you want to do the heavy duty work, *rubber boots are suggested. There are a few shopping carts in the creek as well as lots of small trash. |
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| BEARGRASS CREEK |
Site 10: Beargrass Creek—Lexington and Payne
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
5 |
Light duty site: This area is small, but extremely dirty with lots of small trash. |
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Site 11: Beargrass Creek—Story and Brownsboro
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
30 |
Heavy duty site: There are several large items at this site including water heaters, washers, tires, barrels, metal cages, etc. Many of these items will require some digging. |
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Site 12: Beargrass Creek—Butchertown Greenway
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
20 |
Moderate duty site: This site will require some enthusiastic volunteers because there is a lot of digging to be done. Some of the treasures you will unearth include tires, metal, chairs and barrels. There is plenty of small debris as well. |
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Site 13: Eva Bandman Park
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
7 |
Moderate duty site: This site has a lot of small items. There are a few bigger objects including a water heater, trash can, metal and coolers. |
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| PORTLAND |
Site 14: Ohio River—Lannan Memorial Park
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
15 |
Light duty site: Volunteers will work along the Ohio River. There is a lot of small refuse, as well as some big items. |
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Site 15: Northwestern and 16th St |
20 |
Moderate duty site: The banks at this site are a little steep; however there is also flatter terrain to work on. This area has a wide range of trash. |
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Site 16: K & I bridge
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
25 |
Moderate duty site: There are a lot of tires at this site, as well as many small items. The terrain is flat and easy for walking. |
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Site 17: Portland Wharf Park
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
10 - 12 |
Moderate duty site: There are over 50 tires, a refrigerator, metal and about 100 pallets. There is some small debris at this site. |
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Site 18: Portland to Shawnee Park (Ohio River banks)
THIS LOCATION HAS ALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
50 |
Heavy duty site: There is a lot big trash to remove at this site. The terrain has some steep inclines. |
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| Salt River |
Site 19: Fort Duffield Park |
10 - 15 |
Heavy duty site: This site has steep terrain and a lot of heavy trash such as appliances, tires and barrels. |
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Site 20: Tributary to Salt River—Katherine Sta. Rd and Dixie Hwy |
5 |
Moderate to Heavy duty site: There is a boat here which will be cut up prior to the event. There’s also a good amount of tires and metal. |
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Site 21: Tributary of Salt River—Watson and Dixie Hwy |
5 |
Moderate duty site: This site has tires, appliances and a lot of smaller trash (bottles, plastic, etc.) |
*Please note that for sites suggesting rubber boots, the water will only be ankle deep.*
How do I sign up?
It’s simple! Just click on the “Register On-Line” button below to access the on-line registration form. There you will enter your name, contact information, and select your preferred cleanup site from the pull down menu. You will also have the option to sign up for a group, if you choose to organize volunteers from school, church, your family, friends, etc. If you have a question related to the cleanup, please feel free to email or call Shanon Reineke of Living Lands & Waters. Her contact information is as follows:
Shanon Reineke
shanonreineke@yahoo.com
(309) 236-5627
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