Fulfilling the MSD commitment to safe, clean waterways includes hosting and participating in a variety of community events, many of which offer volunteer opportunities in Louisville and the surrounding area. Some of those volunteer events are trash cleanups. Litter harms the health of our local waterways and slows down the stormwater drainage system, thus increasing the likelihood and duration of inland flooding. So, being a part of these events is a great way to make a difference.
View the listings below to find ways to lend a helping hand.
January 26, 2025 – Fifth Annual Ripple Effects Photo Contest Launch
Louisville Free Public Library – Main Library (Centennial Room) 3 – 4:30 p.m.
The 5th annual Ripple Effects Photo Contest — open to students from kindergarten through high school — is returning to Kentuckiana, with a kickoff event. The kick-off event on January 26 will feature an interactive puppet show about how healthy waterways support wildlife in Kentuckiana, followed by a photo workshop with professional photographers. Students, show us what clean waters in Louisville mean to you! Prizes awarded in each age group. For complete rules and to enter, visit the Ripple Effects page below.
Event details: lfpl.org/photocontest
April 19, 2025 – Earth Day Beargrass Creek Clean Sweep
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We’re bringing back the annual Earth Day Beargrass Creek Clean Sweep! This event brings together organizations and community members who want to make a big impact on their local environment by removing trash in Beargrass Creek. Stay tuned for more information.
Details coming soon!
