7th Annual Clean the Dream
Risers 4 Rett will be partnering again with fly fishing guide Landon Mayer to support the Clean the Dream event on August 27th. Join us to make a difference and clean up the nature we enjoy so much. It’s our way of giving back to the fishing community, so join us. No need to register, just show up.
Time: Saturday, August 27th 2022 from 8 AM to about 2 PM
Location: "The Dream Stream" is the three-mile long Colorado tailwater section of the South Platte River, which is close to the Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area, about 2 hours 20 minutes from Denver. We’ll start at the Bridge Parking Lot next to County Rd 59, with access to the Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area.
CAMPING
Some R4R participants will camp at Eleven Mile State Park. We encourage you to get spots #135 or #136 to be close to them.
What’s going to happen:
We’ll start with an 8am breakfast (donuts!). Everybody needs to fill out a waiver and then gets a map. Trash bags & tools will be provided. Volunteers will be split up and directed to different areas. After spending a few hours collecting trash, we’ll meet back at the parking lot. Every person who comes back with a full trash bag will get a raffle ticket. Top notch fishing outdoor companies have donated goodies to support this event and you can get awarded for your volunteer time! This is a perfect family-friendly volunteer event!
Origin and idea behind:
Clean the dream was started by Brandon Kramer & Landon Mayer in 2015, who were bothered by all the trash left behind by outdoor enthusiasts, which is hazardous for animals and unsightly for everyone. They felt the need to make a difference and at the same time provide community support and education on how to protect these resources for the next generation. After they got approval from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, they rallied volunteers to clean up the area around the three-mile long section of the South Platte River, also known as "the Dream Stream”, which is at the Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area. In 2019 a total of 765 pounds of trash was collected by 125 volunteers. During COVID-19 there has been a 200% increase in outdoor activity, so more trash is to be expected. This event is even more important now than it was in the past