Adopt-A-River
Are you interested in cleaning up a local river or stream? Would you like to receive recognition for your stewardship? If so, the Adopt-A-River (AAR) program may be for you!
Hoosier Riverwatch is seeking community groups, youth groups, businesses, schools, families, and environmental organizations to participate in the Adopt-A-River program. Volunteer groups who commit to cleaning at least a ½ mile stream segment twice per year for two years will be recognized with a large, colorful sign (see below) erected along a highway nearest the "adopted" site. For a complete list of guidelines, download the AAR Application. In general, the following guidelines apply:
- Volunteer groups may participate in the program. A group is identified as two or more people. At least a ½ mile segment of a flowing waterway (river, stream, creek, ditch) must be adopted. Cleanups must be held at least twice per year (with at least four months between each), with at least a two-year commitment. Private property and public access rights along waterways must be observed. Liability waivers must be signed by each volunteer. The adopting group must sign a Statement of Nondiscrimination.
- Hoosier Rierwatch reserves the right to determine the eligibility of streams (or sections of streams) for consideration in the AAR program.
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