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.
April 19, 2024 - Earth Day Fest at the Parklands
Broad Run Park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Visit the MSD table at the Parklands Earth Day event and find out more about all the ways you can help protect water quality in Louisville and Jefferson County.
Event details: https//theparklands.org/event/earth-day-fest/
April 20, 2024 - Beargrass Creek Clean Sweep
Cherokee Park 8:30 a.m. – noon
In honor of Earth Day, we are cleaning up Beargrass Creek! Meet in the parking lot at Ledge Road and Lexington Road.
Sign-up information: bit.ly/BgCS24
May 21, 2024 - MSD Field Day 2024
Waterfront Botanical Gardens 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Field Day 2024 promises to be a day full of fun, education, and networking. Discussion topics include flood planning and mitigation, urban reforestation, and both recent and future capital projects. This year's tour track offers opportunities to tour the Botanical Gardens, Beargrass Creek Flood Pump Station, and a water quality monitoring station along Beargrass Creek.
Event details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/msd-field-day-2024-tickets-784478164307
