MISSION
The Cacapon River faces growing threats from pollution, invasive species, deforestation, and erosion. Our river cleanups offer a hands-on way to make an immediate difference by removing man-made pollutants directly from the water. Fundraising, advocacy, and awareness matter—but getting our hands in the river is one of the most direct ways to protect its health. 
Region one - Upper Cacapon (37 miles)
- Section 1 WV-DNR Wardensville public access site to WV-DNR Capon Lake public access (~10 miles) – June 13th, July 11th
- Section 2 WV-DNR Capon Lake public access site to WV-DNR North Yellow Springs public access (~7.62 miles) – June 17th, July 18th
- Section 3 WV-DNR North Yellow Springs public access site to WV-DNR Capon Bridge public access (~7.2 miles) – June 27th, July 25th
- Section 4 WV-DNR Capon Bridge public access site to WV-DNR Route #127 bridge Bloomery public access(~12.2 miles) – July 1st, Aug. 1st
Region two - Middle Cacapon (27 miles)
- Section 5 WV-DNR Route #127 bridge Bloomery public access site to WV-DNR Cacapon Crossing public access (~9 miles) – June 6th
- Section 6 WV-DNR Cacapon Crossing public access site to WV-DNR Rt #9 bridge public access (~18 miles)
Region three - Lower Cacapon (11.3 Miles)
- Section 7 WV-DNR Rt #9 bridge public access to WV-DNR County Road #7 bridge public access (~5.5miles)
- Section 8 WV-DNR County Road #7 bridge public access site to WV-DNR Cacapon Power Plant (~3 miles)
What to expect
Groups of up to eight people will float the Cacapon River searching for trash, tires, and large debris to then transport to collection points for later pick up. The Cacapon River clean up initiative is a high intensity, hands-on volunteer activity for people who want to give their all to supporting the protection of this vital river biome. Participants will be partaking in active movement from kayaking to hauling large debris to their designated drop points. Volunteers can expect to spend three to four hours getting wet in the river under West Virginia summer heat conditions. Expect a safety meeting at the start of each clean up excursion.
safety
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All volunteers are required to watch the Adopt -A-Stream Safety Video PRIOR to participating in cleanups.
what to bring
Hat, gloves, closed toe footwear suitable to working in the water.
Kayak or canoe.
A life vest.
Plenty of water and sunscreen, snacks.
*Safety Gloves and trash bags will be supplied by the WV-REAP Program and distributed at the start location for each cleanup event.*