California rivers · Current program: San Gabriel watershed
Cleaning California's rivers
Removing trash from California's rivers for the benefit of all. Results are estimated in pounds hauled, hours worked, and dollars spent.
115
Estimated pounds removed
2
Cleanup trips
8
Volunteer hours
1
Sites cleaned
$50.00
Total spend
every dollar published
$0.43
Estimated cost per pound
Cumulative trash removed (estimated)
Estimated pounds per trip
What we're pulling out (estimated)
Recent trips
Highway 39 Turnouts
July 21, 2026 · 1 person · 4 hrs on site
Notable: Tent
Highway 39 Turnouts
July 21, 2026 · 1 person · 4 hrs on site
Cleanup sites
Riverbanks, turnouts, and campgrounds under stewardship, and the sites still awaiting a first cleanup.
Campground
Crystal Lake Campground
USFS — Angeles National Forest
Awaiting first cleanup
Riverside
East Fork Day Use Area
USFS — Angeles National Forest
Awaiting first cleanup
Trailhead
Heaton Flats Trailhead
USFS — Angeles National Forest
Awaiting first cleanup
Parking lot
Highway 39 Turnouts
LA County / Caltrans
est. 115 lbs across 2 tripsLast visit July 21, 2026
There is more river than any crew can cover.
Join a cleanup, adopt a site, or bring your organization alongside. Every contribution is logged here and carried to the agencies who can fund the rest.