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. (Also, if you live, work, or play in the Mill Creek Watershed, please take our Mill Creek Watershed Health Survey.)
View the listings below to find ways to lend a helping hand.
Oct 12, 2024 – Southwest Community Festival
Sun Valley Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the MSD table at the Southwest Community Festival and find out more about our Mill Creek watershed-based planning efforts. We’ll have games, giveaways and prizes for completing our survey. Stop by and share your ideas for improving Mill Creek!
Event details: https://swcf-ky.com/
Nov 2, 2024 – Mill Creek Cleanup
Sylvania Park 9:00 a.m. – noon
Grab your friends! Meet your neighbors! Join us for our Fall Mill Creek Cleanup! It’s an opportunity to make a big impact and remove hundreds of pounds of trash from the watershed. Gloves, trash grabbers and bags will be provided. Volunteers also receive a free t-shirt. Meet in the parking lot at Sylvania Park – 6650 Sylvania 5 Rd, Louisville, KY 40258.
Sign-up information: https://arcg.is/1uvafa
Nov 13, 2024 – Mill Creek Watershed Planning Public Meeting/Open House
Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Hwy) 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the Mill Creek Watershed Planning efforts and help set the goals and priorities in the plan. Watershed-based Plans provide our community with a roadmap for protecting and improving our waterways. Having an EPA approved Watershed Plan in place opens up state and federal funding opportunities for future community-driven projects. Together we’ll discuss the existing conditions and some of the solutions available to address water quality concerns. A Watershed Plan is only as robust as the community support behind it, so come share your input to improve the plan and our waterways.
