Volunteers needed for the ‘Big Sweep’ stream cleanup

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Volunteers needed for the ‘Big Sweep’ stream cleanup

Volunteers should be prepared to work in the sun, get a little dirty and possibly wet. Donated photo

Haywood Waterways is calling for volunteers to take part in a county-wide cleanup event that removes tons of trash from local waterways and roadways.

Volunteers should be prepared to work in the sun, get a little dirty, and possibly wet. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and bring plenty of water. Trash bags, grabbers, and gloves will be provided.

For Canton, The event will be Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers should meet at Cold Mountain Tubing, 55 Penland Street in Canton.

Cold Mountain Tubing will provide free shuttles around town or upstream to get volunteers started on their cleanup float. Tubes, kayaks and canoes will be provided free of charge on a first come basis.

For Maggie Valley, meet at the town hall (3987 Soco Road) at 9 a.m. Cleanup time, about an hour and a half.

For Clyde, meet at the town hall (8437 Carolina Boulevard) at 9 a.m. Cleanup time, about an hour and a half.

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For Lower Jonathan Creek, meet at 9 a.m. at the pull off on U.S. 276 (Jonathan Creek Road) across from the Exxon. Cleanup time, about an hour and a half.

Please RSVP by Sept. 12 to Christine O’Brien at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.476.4667, ext. 1.

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