35th Annual River Sweep Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm The annual River Sweep is a county-wide self-coordinated stream cleanup held each spring. The one-day event encourages volunteer groups to help “sweep our rivers clean” by picking up debris in and along the local waterways. Registration sign-up deadline is end-of-day Sunday, April 5, 2026! Downtown Naperville, Sweep 2021 How It Works Participants register and are assigned to a Community Liaison, who coordinates volunteers to remove litter from a nearby section of river. Streambank restoration activities, such as removing invasive species and planting native species, are available in some areas for those who prefer to keep their feet dry. Supplies and technical support are provided by sponsoring organizations to help communities coordinate their efforts. Registration Register above to count yourself in! To learn more about being a Community Liaison or Group Coordinator, view our River Sweep page. Help us expand the River Sweep to more locations by volunteering to be a Community Liaison or Group Coordinator. Contact Amy Phillips for how to get started – it’s simple! Community Liaisons View our full list of contacts here. Sponsors & Partners River Sweep supplies and technical support are generously provided by these sponsoring organizations and partners:
Protecting natural areas and open space, rivers and watersheds in northeastern Illinois.
