Missouri River Cleanup Event Scheduled for Saturday May 6, 2023

YANKTON, SD – The Missouri National Recreational River staff will conduct the 17th
Annual Missouri River Cleanup on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at
Riverside Park. Volunteer sign-up starts at 8:00 am at the boat ramp located on the
eastern side of Riverside Park in Yankton, SD. Personal flotation devices, gloves, and
garbage bags will be provided. Volunteers will receive t-shirts, refreshments, and lunch in
the park after the event.
The cleanup is open to people of all ages! Groups, businesses, and organizations are
encouraged and welcome to participate. Volunteers should wear weather-appropriate
clothing, sunglasses, closed toed shoes or boots, and bring sunscreen and a reusable
water bottle. Drinking water will be provided at the event.
For more information about the Missouri National Recreational River, please visit us online
at nps.gov/mnrr, call Tom Downs at 605-464-4032, or visit our park headquarters and
visitor contact station located at 508 E 2nd Street in Yankton, South Dakota Monday
through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.