News Release: 4/13/2025

All are welcome and invited to assist Anoka County Parks staff with its Mighty Mississippi Cleanup Challenge this spring. This event aims to help improve the quality of the river by removing refuse from its banks.
 

            There are three opportunities to volunteer:

• 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 18 — Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 9750 Egret Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Volunteers should meet at the Visitor Center.
• 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 22 — Riverfront Regional Park, 5100 E River Rd., Fridley. Volunteers should meet at the boat launch. 
• 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26 — Mississippi West Regional Park, 13900 Traprock St., Ramsey. Volunteers should meet at the trailhead parking lot. 

Call 763-324-3413 to RSVP or fill out the form here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/db0a177ca9544c6081defb5b418ac4ba.
 

Attendees are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and gloves. Anoka County Parks will issue garbage and recycle bags to separate and recycle waste. Parks Department staff and equipment will be present at these events to address the removal of any large or hazardous items.
 

            “Every year I am excited about this event as it brings members of our communities together with a common goal of improving the quality of the Mississippi River,” said District 3 Commissioner Jeff Reinert, who serves as the county’s lead commissioner on Parks. “I want to thank all the volunteers who take time to make a difference in a significant area we all care about.”
 

            Participants can use the hashtag #winneristheriver to share their experiences on social media.