The Wharf Water Cleanup - Earth Day 2022

1001 7th Street Southwest,Washington DC 20024

22 April, 2022

Description

Kayak for a good cause, then close out Earth Day with a happy hour! Join The Wharf community for our semi-annual clean-up of the District's waterways on Earth Day–Friday, April 22, 2022. We'll get kayaks from the Wharf Boathouse on Recreation Pier, work together to collect trash from the waterways, then get together for an after-work party. Participants will be provided kayaks, paddles, life preservers, rubber gloves, and trash bags for collecting floating trash. All proceeds from this event will go to local waterway preservation organizations. This event is supported by Pacifico Preserves, Pacifico's philanthropic organization committed to protecting the outdoors and advocating for better access to adventure for all. All participants in the Wharf Water Cleanup will receive a Pacifico t-shirt and swag bag. And whoever collects the most trash wins a limited edition Pacifico cooler! Event Schedule5:00pm - Check-in begins at The Wharf Boathouse on Recreation Pier 5:30pm - Kayak Kickoff- Start paddling and collecting trash! 6:30pm - Last call to bring trash back to Recreation Pier 6:00pm-7:30pm - Paddle Party (Location at The Wharf to be announced soon...) Paddle PartyFollowing the trash collection, all participants in The Wharf Water Cleanup are invited to a Paddle Party from 6-7:30pm at a restaurant at The Wharf. We'll have music, snacks, and a complimentary Pacifico beer for every participant. The location will be announced soon... DetailsRegistration is $10 per person. All proceeds go to local waterway preservation organizations.This event will take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather in which kayaks are prohibited from launching.Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all proceeds will still be donated.This event is open to participants aged 21+. Participants are required to sign a waiver upon arrival and follow all safety requirements for kayaking.About The Wharf Water CleanupEvery year, The Wharf's amazing restaurants, shops, music venues, and special events bring millions of visitors directly to DC's waterways, so we take our environmental stewardship and water cleanliness very seriously. We created floating wetlands to collect water pollutants, we gather all our trash in sealed containers, and we even constructed giant cisterns to capture runoff before it reaches the river. However, our most visible impact on the waterways comes each year during our Washington Channel Water Cleanup. When it rains, wood debris and trash are washed from shores throughout the region into the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. The floating trash and debris are then pushed into the Washington Channel by the tide and wind, where they gather along the shore. All this debris harms the environment and aquatic life, damages piers and boat propellers, and is unsightly for everyone who lives, works, and recreates on the water. Our community's annual cleanup efforts regularly remove multiple dumpsters full of wood, trash, and debris from the Washington Channel. RELEASE:By registering for this event, you acknowledge that participating in a public event carries with it inherent risk of injury and exposure to the COVID-19 virus and its variants. You agree to release and hold harmless the District Wharf and all associated parties from any and all liability and damages arising from your participation in this event. You agree to all rules and regulations above.