Carmel and Noblesville Partner for 31st Annual White River Clean-Up
CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 28, 2025 - The City of Carmel Stormwater Department is partnering with the City of Noblesville to host the 31st Annual White River Clean-Up on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. This annual event brings volunteers together to help make an immediate, positive impact on the White River by removing trash from the water and its banks.
The event offers volunteers a unique opportunity to participate by canoeing on the river. Organizers ask that participants be comfortable paddling a canoe and navigating the river's shoreline.
Event Details:
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A $15 refundable deposit is required for pre-registration and will be returned to volunteers who attend the event.
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Upon arrival, participants will receive all necessary supplies, including canoes, gloves, trash bags, and bottled water. Free t-shirts will also be available while supplies last.
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Volunteers who register with the City of Carmel team will check in at Conner Prairie at 8 a.m. From there, they will be shuttled to the White River Canoe Company to launch their canoes for a two- to three-hour float back to Conner Prairie.
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Please be aware that this event requires physical exertion over an extended period.
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All participants 16 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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You do not need to be a Carmel or Noblesville resident to participate.
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Please wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting messy.
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The event cannot accommodate personal watercraft or walking-only clean-ups.
Pre-registration is required to participate. For more information and to register, please click the button below.
2025 Premier Sponsors:
Brought to you by: City of Carmel, City of Noblesville, White River Canoe Company and the White River Alliance.
Special thanks to the following partners: Conner Prairie, Liberty Tire Recycling, Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste, Hamilton County Surveyor's Office, Republic Services and Noble Hot Yoga and Wellness.
Please contact the City of Carmel Department of Stormwater Management at (317) 571-2441 or stormwater@carmel.in.gov with any questions.
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