CleanJordanLake

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About us

Clean Jordan Lake is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the natural habitat, beautifying the shoreline and protecting water quality by removal of trash and litter. Stormwater flows carry large and small trash items from feeder streams into the lake. These deposit on the shoreline of remote coves, for example, along the Haw River Arm of the lake. Litter generated by shoreline recreational use is another huge problem. Although far less in volume than trash from stormwater, litter is more directly in the public eye and pervasive: clean it up and within a month it reappears! Since incorporation in July 2009, 12,600 volunteers have participated. They have removed 5,500 tires and 24,000 bags (that's 250 tons!) of trash and litter in 1,000 events, including those in our Adopt-A-Shoreline and Adopt-A-Feeder Stream Programs. About 30 miles of shoreline have been cleaned.
Details of general public cleanup events are posted on this web site. Groups may schedule their own cleanups or participate in our new Adopt-A-Shoreline program. Visit our website cleanjordanlake.org.

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Hobie Annual Summer Public Cleanup 2026
Sat, Jun 27 · 8:30 AM EDT
Seaforth Boat Ramp, State Park Rd, Apex, NC, US
CJL is again partnering with Hobie Eyewear and several other organizations to put on a large public cleanup event as part of Worldwide Lake Cleanup Day activities. The event will feature raffle prizes and swag and should be a good time! Last year's event was well done and we're looking forward to an even larger and better one this year.

WHERE TO MEET
We'll meet at the Seaforth boat ramp in the Seaforth recreation area off Rt 64. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to park and register. The park gate will waive the admission fee if you tell them you're there for the cleanup. A fringe benefit is that once you're in, you can spend the rest of the day there if you want to make a day of it!

WHAT WE WILL DO
After a safety briefing, volunteers will be given gloves, trash bags, and grabbers, and divided into groups. Boaters are ferrying teams to three different drop-off locations. CJL track captains will lead each group along a trail to reach the cleanup area and their assigned cleanup tracks. We will fill trash bags and bring them to the shoreline for pickup by boaters. Around 11:30 the captains will lead their groups back to the registration area.
Here is a map showing where we'll be.

ASSIGNMENTS
WALKERS: You will be divided into four groups at registration. Three to ride boats and one pedestrian track (if you don't feel comfortable in a boat.)
BOATERS: Boaters are needed to ferry volunteers around the Seaforth peninsula to their cleanup track and back, and also to help haul trash back to the dumpster at the boat ramp. Boaters only wishing to ferry volunteers are welcome.
We will loan 2-way radios to boaters for communication.
CANOES & KAYAKERS: Come to Registration Table to receive assignments from CJL leaders.

LIABILITY WAIVER FORMS
All participants must sign a liability waiver form. Waiver forms for Adults and Minors (age 11-18) must be submitted online:
- Adult Waiver: https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/volunteer-waiver
- Minor Waiver (ages 11 to 18): https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/minor-waiver
IMPORTANT: Participation by minors requires signature of guardian or parent and minors under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
AGE RESTRICTION
Due to potential hazards, we are not able to allow children under the age of 11 to participate. Children over the age of 11 and under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

WHAT WE PROVIDE
• Coffee & treats to start the morning.
• There are public toilets at the registration area.
• Shoreline Track Captains to lead volunteers.
• Bags, gloves, trash grabbers, first-aid kits, bug spray, and large on-site water containers.
• Pontoon boat and operator courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and additional volunteers.
• RAFFLE PRIZES! For every bag of trash you collect, you get a raffle ticket for amazing prizes after the event.

COME PREPARED TO WORK
Workers are required to wear closed-toe shoes and work gloves (we provide these or bring your own.) Dress appropriately for the weather.
Due to the hazards found in the woods, including poison ivy, briars, biting and stinging insects, we strongly recommend you wear long pants, long-sleeve shirt and a hat.
The cleanup occurs rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather conditions, we will notify all participants signed up by Friday night.

What Volunteers Have Done
Since 2009, we have held more than 100 cleanup events, large and small, and have attracted more than 12,000 volunteers to our cause. By far, the largest turnouts are for our Fall and Spring cleanups that are open to the general public. Over the years volunteers like you have cleaned up over 24,500 bags of trash (about 245 tons!) and 5500 tires. Thank you!

We are excited to add this annual summer event to our list!
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