Clayton County Water Authority is looking for volunteers to help with the county’s annual Rivers Alive Stream Cleanup.

CCWA’s Stormwater Management section hosts the yearly event which brings together Clayton residents to clean trash, litter and other debris from local rivers and creeks.

Volunteers should wear outdoor clothing and waterproof boots. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. After the initial safety briefing, volunteers will spend about an hour cleaning up around Hurricane Creek.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24

Where: Panhandle Park, 10930 Panhandle Road in Jonesboro.

Contact: 770 961-2130, ext. 5508.

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When: ongoing

Where: Virtual, 3525 Piedmont Road, Building 7, Suite 300, Atlanta

Contact: Phae Moore, 404-902-6100 or phae@ncphif.org

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