On September 26, 2009, Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate National Public Lands Day by hosting volunteer projects across the park, on both land and water, and will have a recognition ceremony for all volunteers. National Public Lands Day is celebrated at public lands across America.

Ozark NSR and the Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association invite all to a river clean-up day.If you would like to help, please bring your lunch and gloves to these access points between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM: Cedar Grove, Akers, Pulltite, or Round Spring. Can grabbers and trash bags will be provided. Boat will not be provided but trash will be picked up at most major accesses.
Don’t have a boat? Come to Alley Mill, Devils Well, and Pulltite Trail for overland cleanup. NPS is encouraging trail riders, youth and outdoors groups to help.

Afterwards, participants are invited to a free barbecue at the Pulltite picnic shelter starting at 3:30 PM. A variety of gifts will be distributed to those participating in the clean-ups. Please bring a side dish if you will be joining us for supper. Free camping will be provided for those volunteering in the clean-up. Please contact us prior to volunteering if you are interested in camping.

For more information contact Bill O’Donnell from the National Park Service at 573-858-3297, ext 23 or Pat Haviland of the Scenic Rivers Stream Team
Association at 417-932-4363. No registration is necessary.