What we’re about
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, 5.300 volunteers have participated. They have removed 4,300 tires and 13,000 bags (that's 130 tons!) of trash and litter in 305 events, including those in our Adopt-A-Shoreline and Adopt-A-Feeder Stream Programs. About 15 miles of shoreline have been cleaned with another 10 miles of critical sections to go.
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.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Post-Chantal Summer CleanupEbenezer Church State Park - Shelter #1, Apex, NC
WE WILL BE STARTING AT 8:30AM INSTEAD OF 9:00. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 8:15 SO YOU HAVE TIME TO REGISTER AND COLLECT YOUR SUPPLIES.
We'll be working 2 sections of shoreline at the Ebenezer Church area of Jordan Lake State Park.
WHERE TO MEET
We'll gather at the Shelter 1 inside the Ebenezer Church Recreation area. You must tell the attendant at the toll plaza that you're there for the Clean Jordan Lake trash cleanup to avoid paying the admission fee.Here's a map showing the areas we'll be covering.
PARKING
Parking may be limited if it's a nice day and everyone decides to show up early. Find parking where you can.ASSIGNMENTS
WALKERS: You will be divided into groups at registration.BOATERS: Meet Jon Bannerman with the Army Corps of Engineers offshore near the Ebenezer Shelter by the beach by 9:00am . He will distribute radios for communication with cleanup leaders on the ground and among yourselves.
You'll split into 2 groups, patrolling for trash bags along each of the cleanup tracks. Volunteers on the shore will help you load, then you'll unload them at the Ebenezer Boat Ramp.LIABILITY WAIVER FORMS
All participants must complete a liability waiver form. PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE THE EVENT!Waiver forms for Adults and Minors (age 11-18) MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE by going to:
Adults- https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/volunteer-waiver
Minors- https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/minor-waiverAGE 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
• Shoreline Track Captains to lead volunteers
• Bags, gloves, trash grabbers, first-aid kits, large on-site water containers • Pontoon boat and operator courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Coffee and pastries to kick off the cleanup
• Prizes for winners of our Trash Treasure HuntTRASH TREASURE HUNT
We continue our tradition of offering a Trash Treasure Hunt. Any volunteer who finds an item marked by "CJL TTH" should show it to their to track captain who will issue them a card redeemable for merchandise prize at registration table after the event.
Thanks to Chatham Outfitters for donating valuable prizes!WHAT TO WEAR
All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and work gloves (we provide or bring your own)We strongly recommend long pants, long-sleeve shirt and hat
WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
Since 2009, more than 980 cleanup events have attracted nearly 12,000 volunteers to our cause. Beauty and wildlife habitats have been restored along 30 miles of the worst impacted shoreline. More than 23,000 bags of trash (roughly 230 tons!) have been removed. Many other objects are too large to fit into trash bags such as basketballs, propane gas tanks, hot water heaters, car parts, pesticide sprayers, gasoline cans, and pails of industrial adhesives. In addition, volunteers have rolled more than 5,400 tires, many still on rims, to boats and off again at boat ramps to stack for later pick up.
