Potomac River Cleanup - Petersburg, WV

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Join Mountaineer TU as we "Sweep the South Branch"

insert_invitation Fri, Apr 10, 2026 9:00 AM (EDT) - Sun, Apr 12, 2026 3:30 PM (EDT)

location_on Michael Brother Memorial Field, Petersburg, West Virginia

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Every River Needs A Champion and you can help!

Please join the members and partners of Mountaineer Chapter of Trout Unlimited as we clean up and improve the habitat along 133 miles of the Potomac River. This event is free, open to all whether you're a member or not, and was created to re-introduce communities to the incredible river in their backyard! Feel free to register and bring friends, colleagues, and family members.

Event date: April 10-12, 2026

Event time: 9am-3:30pm ET each day

Event location: We will have 4 locations to choose from and have created events for each area. Pick a day or all three days. Locations include:

Romney, WV, DNR Boat Ramp (https://maps.app.goo.gl/zdkUPn4ZMUSEJsodA?g_st=ipc)
Moorefield, WV, Brighton Park Boat Ramp (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hdixyCzMKwPRf9Vz5?g_st=ipc)
Franklin WV, Franklin Pool (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bpda3DHKMmHnP3AQ6)
Petersburg, WV, Michael Brother Memorial Field (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KizKFFAwHJ12Z1S7)

What to bring: Final instructions will be sent to registered participants. Please bring rain gear, work gloves, appropriate footwear, refillable water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray.

We will provide: All trash bags and trash pick-up related equipment along with water and snacks.

Please use the contact button above for questions. We are excited to see you there.

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If you can't join us for this event, please consider supporting our local community projects and programs with a donation using the Fundraising tab or visit the Sweep the South Branch page. Thank you for supporting local TU.