Join Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society for our 3rd Annual Cottonwood Creek Cleanup in celebration of BC Rivers Day! We’ll be cleaning up Cottonwood Creek starting from Kootenay Lake and working upstream.


Sunday, September 27, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

Lakeside Walk Bridge, just before the Recycling Depot
To prepare:

Wear sturdy, weather-appropriate clothing and rubber boots as some of the cleanup will be in the stream

Bring water and any other personal items you may need

We’ll provide snacks and refreshments!

We’ll also have a limited supply of garbage pickers, gloves, and buckets, so please bring your own cleanup supplies if you have them

To help us get everyone signed in quickly the day-of, please complete the event waiver before arriving:

Adult Waiver:
https://form.jotform.com/260116822554251
Youth Waiver:
https://form.jotform.com/230867713404254
All ages and community members are welcome. Come help us keep Cottonwood Creek and its surrounding habitat clean and healthy!