Great American Cleanup®
Great American Cleanup® Fountain Creek Watershed, Saturday, May 2, 2026!
Crew Leader Registration Opens March 23rd, 2026
Crew Member Registration Opens April 6th, 2026
How to get involved
Want to Host a Cleanup?
Register as a Crew Leader to organize a cleanup at your chosen site. We’ll provide guidance and can supply free cleanup gear if needed.
Want to Join a Cleanup?
Register as a Crew Member to sign up for an existing cleanup—no planning required. Just show up, pitch in, and make a difference!
Find a Cleanup Site
View our interactive cleanup map to explore available locations. Unclaimed and available sites are shown in green 🟢
Don’t see your preferred spot listed? No problem!
Email the Watershed Outreach Coordinator at fountaincreekoutreach@gmail.com to request a new site.
🔵 Public vs 🔴 Private Cleanups
- Public Cleanups: Open to all volunteers and listed on the map and registration page.
- Private Cleanups: Organized by specific groups and only visible to invited participants.
Whether you're ready to lead a cleanup or simply want to lend a hand, there’s a role for everyone.
Bring Your Own Supplies if you can—gloves, trash bags, buckets, and grabbers are all helpful—but gear is also available at no cost through the Fountain Creek Watershed District.
Crew Leaders may schedule through their registration or reach out to the Outreach Coordinator to arrange picking up cleanup materials like trash bags, gloves, swag, and more. If you would like materials provided by FCWD, please arrange to attend a pickup event or send someone on your crew's behalf.
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.
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!