Great American Cleanup®
Save the Date!
Great American Cleanup® Fountain Creek Watershed, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Keep an eye out for more info!
Results from 'Great American Cleanup' May 2025
About the Great American Cleanup®
The Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program, which takes place annually during the spring in over 15,000 communities nationwide.
The Fountain Creek Watershed District will conduct this 1-day cleanup with local governments, nonprofits, Friends of groups, and neighborhoods. FCWD is dedicated to fostering a sense of environmental responsibility and community pride, and inspiring action to enhance the health and vitality of our local watershed.
Great American Cleanup Crew
Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors that participated in the Great American Cleanup® on May 3, 2025!
In the meantime:
- Richard's Rubbish Roundup organize weekly cleanups in the region; volunteers are welcome. You can also check out Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful, Keep Pueblo Beautiful, and other local organizations to find more opportunities.
- El Paso County Parks and Recreation hosts dog park cleanups involving volunteers throughout the year.
- Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas (PFAR) hosts a cleanup the first Saturday of each month at various sites along the Arkansas River Trail.
- Take a trash bag with you on your walk or hike and pick up trash anywhere in the watershed. Use caution when dealing with hazardous items.
- Take TOSC's One Bag Challenge! Even small efforts make a difference. Filling one bag – large or small – removes trash and waste from our outdoor spaces. Focused on picking up micro trash, help
- Pick up pet waste.
- Plan to participate in Creek Week this fall!