City hosts riverbank cleanup event May 14

The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank cleanup event May 14 in Rivery Park, 1125 Woodlawn Ave. Free public parking is available in the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center garage, 1101 Woodlawn St.

Volunteers can check-in for the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the white tent near the playground, which is located in the middle of the park. A safety briefing will be held at 8:55 a.m. The cleanup will be from 9-10 a.m.

Volunteers must fill out this waiver to participate. Volunteers may sign the waiver at the event.

During the event, trash bags and gloves, as well as light snacks and drinks, will be provided. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing such as long pants, hats, and sunglasses, as well as comfortable closed-toe shoes.

Individuals interested in volunteering can email MS4Operator@georgetown.org to register or sign up here. The cleanup event may be canceled in case of bad weather. Follow the City’s social media pages for updates: Facebook and Twitter.