World Water Day Milwaukie Bay Cleanup

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, WaterStrong invites you to celebrate World Water Day through a full day of community events focused on water appreciation. Join SOLVE and WaterStrong in caring for the Willamette River with a guided riverwalk and cleanup at Milwaukie Bay Park. After the cleanup, stick around to join in a cold-water swim, sauna session, science pub happy hour, or community book reading. The full schedule and detailed descriptions of each event can be found at https://www.waterstrong.org/calendar. The celebration is open to all ages. Drop in for a single activity or stay for the entire day! 

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting in the Milwaukie Boat Launch parking lot. Look for SOLVE and Water Strong signs.

Address: 11211 SE McLoughlin Blvd Milwaukie, OR 97222 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: SOLVE will provide gloves, safety vests, litter grabbers, buckets, and trash bags. Please BYO reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

Restrooms: There is a restroom onsite at the south end of the parking lot.

Parking: Limited parking is available in the Boat Launch parking lot.

Transit: Take the MAX Orange line to the Milwaukie/Main St Station.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.