2nd Annual Father's Day Androscoggin River Clean-up Announced

Water-based clean-up to occur in downtown Lewiston-Auburn by canoe

Start Location:

Little Andy Park, 2nd Street, Auburn

9:00 – 12:00 PM (Volunteer Check-in from 8:30 AM and orientation will begin at 9 am)

Auburn – The Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) is excited to announce that last year’s effort was so successful (over 1,300 pounds of trash and debris collected), this water-based clean-up effort for the Androscoggin River and its banks in downtown Lewiston-Auburn will repeat again on Sunday June 16th.

ALT, with the help of primary sponsor Baxter Brewing Co., along with partners Service Master Clean and Fire House Grille, will be encouraging families and willing volunteers to come help clean up the Androscoggin River as we prepare downtown Lewiston-Auburn for the summer river recreation season.

“We at Baxter Brewing believe the Androscoggin Waterway is the lifeblood of the Lewiston-Auburn community and are excited to partner again with The Land Trust and friends to help clean and protect the river, from the river, for the second year in a row. Every employee who attended the cleanup last year had a blast and we’re all excited to take it up a notch this year”, said Luke Livingston, Founder and President of Baxter Brewing Co. “Plus we had the after-party of the summer at The Fire House, that alone should be reason enough to get folks out on the water!”

ALT has secured support from Lewiston Auburn Canoe & Kayak Rentals to bring canoes to assist in this effort, but we encourage those with canoes to consider bringing your boats so we can maximize the number of people on the river. Volunteers will be assigned to the canoes and will take to the river in groups. Those more comfortable on land will have opportunities to provide clean-up support from the shore.

The event is planned as the official launch to the summer river recreation season in Lewiston-Auburn. Both Fire House Grille and Baxter Brewery are assisting with staff volunteers and as host of the BBQ celebration, the local ServiceMaster is sponsoring a free lunch, along with a complimentary Baxter (or non-alcoholic) beverage to the first 100 volunteers to register.

If you wish to join the effort, register early. To learn more or to register for the clean-up, please call ALT at 207-782-2302 or e-mail us at info@androscogginlandtrust.org.

The Androscoggin Land Trust is a membership supported organization dedicated to protecting, through land conservation and stewardship, important natural areas, traditional landscapes and outdoor experiences in the Androscoggin River watershed. We currently conserve nearly 4,850 acres of land, including over ten miles of riverfront along the Androscoggin River.ALT offers recreational programs in the region include LA Trails, serving Lewiston-Auburn, Chisholm Trails, serving Jay and Livermore Falls, and the Great Falls Paddling Society, offering seasonal outings on the Androscoggin River.