Annual Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>This event sponsored by<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The 2026 Lake Sweep, River Sweep will be held Saturday, September 19.\u00a0 <\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\nRegistration will open in July, 2026.\u00a0 To sponsor this event, contact Traude Sander at tsander@kmbsc.org, or 803-733-2526.<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h4>\nPlease Read Before Registering!<\/h4>\nWHEN Is It?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – If you choose to check in & out at Lake Murray to participate with our group<\/span><\/li>\n
- Aug. 29 to Sep. 27, 2026 – If you choose to remove litter <\/span>on your own<\/b> from a river, creek, or pond or <\/span>on your own from your adopted waterway<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHAT Is It?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- It is an annual removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful with assistance from over 30 event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is held in conjunction with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources’ and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium’s statewide ‘Beach Sweep \/ River Sweep’ which encourages all organizations and residents to clean up our state’s waterways on the third Saturday of September each year.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our event is by far the largest of these events held in South Carolina and typically attracts about 400 participants! <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHY Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- It’s fun!<\/span><\/li>\n
- It’s a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a beautiful day on or near the water.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Everyone gets a free t-shirt, snacks and drinks, take-home gift, and entry into a prize drawing from local businesses worth over $3,000. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabulous prizes are also awarded for the most unusual items found near each check in\/out location, the best photo, and most recyclables collected, and other categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
This event sponsored by<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The 2026 Lake Sweep, River Sweep will be held Saturday, September 19.\u00a0 <\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\nRegistration will open in July, 2026.\u00a0 To sponsor this event, contact Traude Sander at tsander@kmbsc.org, or 803-733-2526.<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/h4>\nPlease Read Before Registering!<\/h4>\nWHEN Is It?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – If you choose to check in & out at Lake Murray to participate with our group<\/span><\/li>\n
- Aug. 29 to Sep. 27, 2026 – If you choose to remove litter <\/span>on your own<\/b> from a river, creek, or pond or <\/span>on your own from your adopted waterway<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHAT Is It?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- It is an annual removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful with assistance from over 30 event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is held in conjunction with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources’ and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium’s statewide ‘Beach Sweep \/ River Sweep’ which encourages all organizations and residents to clean up our state’s waterways on the third Saturday of September each year.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our event is by far the largest of these events held in South Carolina and typically attracts about 400 participants! <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHY Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- It’s fun!<\/span><\/li>\n
- It’s a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a beautiful day on or near the water.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Everyone gets a free t-shirt, snacks and drinks, take-home gift, and entry into a prize drawing from local businesses worth over $3,000. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabulous prizes are also awarded for the most unusual items found near each check in\/out location, the best photo, and most recyclables collected, and other categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/h4>\nPlease Read Before Registering!<\/h4>\nWHEN Is It?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – If you choose to check in & out at Lake Murray to participate with our group<\/span><\/li>\n
- Aug. 29 to Sep. 27, 2026 – If you choose to remove litter <\/span>on your own<\/b> from a river, creek, or pond or <\/span>on your own from your adopted waterway<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHAT Is It?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- It is an annual removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful with assistance from over 30 event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is held in conjunction with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources’ and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium’s statewide ‘Beach Sweep \/ River Sweep’ which encourages all organizations and residents to clean up our state’s waterways on the third Saturday of September each year.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our event is by far the largest of these events held in South Carolina and typically attracts about 400 participants! <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHY Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- It’s fun!<\/span><\/li>\n
- It’s a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a beautiful day on or near the water.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Everyone gets a free t-shirt, snacks and drinks, take-home gift, and entry into a prize drawing from local businesses worth over $3,000. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabulous prizes are also awarded for the most unusual items found near each check in\/out location, the best photo, and most recyclables collected, and other categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
WHEN Is It?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – If you choose to check in & out at Lake Murray to participate with our group<\/span><\/li>\n
- Aug. 29 to Sep. 27, 2026 – If you choose to remove litter <\/span>on your own<\/b> from a river, creek, or pond or <\/span>on your own from your adopted waterway<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHAT Is It?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- It is an annual removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful with assistance from over 30 event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is held in conjunction with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources’ and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium’s statewide ‘Beach Sweep \/ River Sweep’ which encourages all organizations and residents to clean up our state’s waterways on the third Saturday of September each year.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our event is by far the largest of these events held in South Carolina and typically attracts about 400 participants! <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHY Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- It’s fun!<\/span><\/li>\n
- It’s a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a beautiful day on or near the water.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Everyone gets a free t-shirt, snacks and drinks, take-home gift, and entry into a prize drawing from local businesses worth over $3,000. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabulous prizes are also awarded for the most unusual items found near each check in\/out location, the best photo, and most recyclables collected, and other categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
WHAT Is It?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- It is an annual removal of litter on Lake Murray and other waterways in Lexington and Richland counties.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful with assistance from over 30 event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It is held in conjunction with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources’ and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium’s statewide ‘Beach Sweep \/ River Sweep’ which encourages all organizations and residents to clean up our state’s waterways on the third Saturday of September each year.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Our event is by far the largest of these events held in South Carolina and typically attracts about 400 participants! <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHY Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- It’s fun!<\/span><\/li>\n
- It’s a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a beautiful day on or near the water.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Everyone gets a free t-shirt, snacks and drinks, take-home gift, and entry into a prize drawing from local businesses worth over $3,000. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabulous prizes are also awarded for the most unusual items found near each check in\/out location, the best photo, and most recyclables collected, and other categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
WHY Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- It’s fun!<\/span><\/li>\n
- It’s a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a beautiful day on or near the water.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Everyone gets a free t-shirt, snacks and drinks, take-home gift, and entry into a prize drawing from local businesses worth over $3,000. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabulous prizes are also awarded for the most unusual items found near each check in\/out location, the best photo, and most recyclables collected, and other categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
WHO Can Participate?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- Anyone and everyone! Individuals, groups of any size, and children and adults of all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prizes are awarded to the youngest and oldest participants (who remove litter), and to the groups who remove the most litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- First and last names of participants (you may register yourself or a group)<\/span><\/li>\n
- T-shirt sizes of all participants (only adult sizes are available)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Where your group will check-in and out (at the KMB office, SouthShore Marina, Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, or Dreher Island State Park)<\/span><\/li>\n
- How you will participate (using your own boat, by getting a free boat ride at Lake Murray on Sep. 20 from South Shore Marina or Catfish Johnny’s\/Rusty Anchor, by staying on land at Lake Murray on Sep. 19, or by participating on your own).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\nFirst, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- O<\/span>n Your Own<\/span><\/span><\/strong> means that you will pick up supplies from our office and go to a pre-determined waterway to remove litter on your own (alone or with your own group).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You may do this anytime between Aug. 29 and Sep. 27, 2026 to get credit for participation on Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- With Our Group<\/strong> means that you will check in and out at one of the three locations around Lake Murray.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This may only be done on Saturday, September 19, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group before September 5. Registration will open in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Request supplies using this Supply Request Form<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u><\/a> at least one week in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pick up supplies from our office (at 1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Properly dispose of all litter (and bulk items and recyclables if applicable) that you collect.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Return supplies to our office within one week of your litter cleanup event.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Submit the Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/u><\/b> by September 27 to be entered into the prize drawings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please remove litter from your adopted waterway. NOTE that you may choose to participate with our group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you do not participate in our Adopt-A-Waterway program\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Please choose any unadopted river, creek, or pond from the list below. NOTE: All islands in Lake Murray will be cleaned on September 19 by those participating With Our Group or by those who have adopted them and are therefore not available for this option. To suggest alternative options, please contact Alexcia (Lexy) Johnson at <\/span>ajohnson@kmbsc.org<\/a> or (803) 733-1139.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- You must\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Pre-register you\/your group by September 5. Registration opens in July.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participate on Saturday, September 19.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Check in and out at one of the following locations at Lake Murray:
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- SouthShore Marina <\/b>in Leesville<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rusty Anchor \/ Catfish Johnny\u2019s<\/b> in Chapin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreher Island State Park<\/b> in Prosperity<\/span><\/li>\n
- The location chosen by Wateree Dive Center (participating certified divers ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at SouthShore Marina or Rusty Anchor\/Catfish Johnny\u2019s, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land around the check-in\/out site,<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to one or more islands as assigned, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Accept a free boat ride to one or more islands with our event partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If participating at Dreher Island State Park, you may choose to\u2026
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Remove litter on land on roads near the park, or<\/span><\/li>\n
- Use your own boat to travel to nearby islands as assigned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nWAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Please save everyone time at check-in by returning the appropriate waiver below by Sep. 5 to programs@kmbsc.org.<\/span>\n
\n- ADULT Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a> for individuals <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- GROUP Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for families and groups of two or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
- YOUTH Waiver<\/span><\/u><\/a> (for those under 18 – must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
INFORMATION Needed for Registration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n First, choose whether to participate on your own<\/span> or with our group<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Spread the word, bring a friend and let’s have some fun while cleaning up the Jewel of the South!<\/p>\n\n
HOW Does It Work?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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If Participating On Your Own\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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If Participating with Our Group\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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WAIVER FORMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Lake Sweep \/ River Sweep Report Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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