H2Ozarks Shoreline Cleanup 2025--25th Anniversary!

H2Ozarks is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Missouri Shoreline Cleanup, a volunteer-led effort to clean up litter from lakes in southwestern Missouri. They invite the community to join them on September 20th at State Park Marina for a kick-off event to celebrate this milestone year, as well as the shoreline cleanup the following weekend, September 26-28.

What began in the year 2000 with just 50 volunteers has grown into a regional tradition that brings together hundreds of residents, students, businesses, and community groups to make a positive difference for their lakes, which provide significant economic and recreational benefits.

“This is a major milestone for both our organization and the community,” said Carin Love, President and CEO of H2Ozarks. “Since we were founded, our mission has been to protect water quality through community-led action and local solutions. It’s so moving to see how many people want to be part of the solution! These cleanup events are always so fun and full of positivity. We can’t wait to celebrate this year, and we welcome everyone to join and make this year’s cleanup our largest yet.”

Over the past 25 years, thousands of volunteers have helped remove litter and debris from the shores of Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals Lake. Volunteers have collected over 36,000 pounds of trash in the last four years! This year’s event is expected to be the biggest yet, and H2Ozarks invites the entire community to join in the celebration.

Kickoff Celebration: 11 am-3 pm Saturday, September 20 at State Park Marina, 380 State Park Marina Rd, Branson, MO 65616
Volunteers can enjoy complimentary pizza and beverages, collect their cleanup supplies like gloves and trash bags, and learn about the history and impact of 25 years of shoreline cleanups.

Cleanup Days: Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
Team leaders will guide volunteers at their chosen cleanup site over the weekend. All volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt!

 Couldn’t get gloves or bags in advance? Walk-up volunteers are welcome on Saturday to pick up supplies and participate in the cleanup. Two locations will offer supplies from 8am-12 pm:

Sponsorships Available! Local businesses are encouraged to get involved via sponsorship opportunities that support volunteer efforts and promote long-term water quality.

To volunteer or sponsor the event, visit: www.h2ozarks.org/missouri-shoreline-cleanup
 Or email: cleanup@h2ozarks.org