Join Alliance for the Great Lakes for an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup along Milwaukee River, meeting at Père Marquette Park! We will work together to remove litter from the park and riverwalk and collect valuable data about what we are finding. This data helps scientists study sources of pollution and helps policy makers develop new programs and policies. At the cleanup, Alliance for the Great Lakes staff will discuss the importance of the Great Lakes ecosystem, issues that impact this ecosystem such as plastic pollution, and how community science programs like Adopt-a-Beach play a role in addressing plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.
Important notes for attendees:
- To participate in the cleanup, you will have to sign off on our Adopt-a-Beach waiver. To make the check-in process more efficient day-of, please register for the cleanup through our website before Tuesday’s cleanup using the link below, which will allow you to sign off on our waiver ahead of Tuesday—thank you very much! Upon doing so, you will also receive an emailed link to complete the Milwaukee County Parks Agreement, which the city requires. Adopt-a-Beach cleanup registration link: https://adopt.greatlakes.org/s/cleanupregistration?c__recId=a2oPm000001vDBF&c__privtoken=185929
- When you arrive, please check in with the site leads, who will be identifiable with Alliance T-Shirts. We will meet near the gazebo structure along the river at Père Marquette Park.
- The Alliance for the Great Lakes will provide all cleanup supplies (bags, gloves, etc.), but if you have reusable gloves you’d like to use, feel free to bring them!
- It doesn’t look like there are public restroom facilities at the park, so please plan accordingly.
- Dress for the weather and bring some water!
- Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and dress to be out in the elements for a couple of hours.
- Please bring a water bottle and sun protection with you as well.
- We’ll conclude cleanup activities around 12pm with a group photo!
There will also be an opportunity for participants to continue conversations and networking at Lakefront Brewery following the cleanup. Please note the kitchen won't be open for food at Lakefront until 3pm, but you are welcome to enjoy a drink and bring in your own food. We hope to see you there!
We will meet at Père Marquette Park, with the cleanup continuing along the riverwalk toward Lakefront Brewery.
- Transportation: Meet at cleanup site, Lyft codes available
- Dress code: Casual, weather-ready, closed-toed and comfortable walking shoes
- Cost: Free
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