Groups adopt a reach of the Red River and agree to clean-up trash twice a year. The Adopt-The-Red program is offered in partnership with River Keepers and Moorhead Parks and Recreation. Cleanup crews may consist of a few friends or a large network of volunteers.
The greatest threat to the Red River today is non-point source pollution. Keeping the banks of the Red River litter-free is one way to reduce non-point source pollution. The Adopt-The-Red program stresses prevention of litter accumulation and rubbish removal by recruiting people to "adopt" reaches of the river. Cleanups remove trash and litter while increasing community pride and educating participants about the values of watersheds for recreation, fish and wildlife habitat.
Volunteers will keep an eye on their adopted reach of the Red River, report any vandalism or unsafe conditions observed, and pick up litter at least twice a year. The Park District provides all necessary pick-up of full bags as well as large, heavy or harzardous items discovered by the group. For more an idea of the cleanup process, please view River Keepers' Clean Up Volunteer Training Video
For more information, please call 701-551-5891.
