You can clean up trash in and around waterways to help reduce waste from animals attracted by the trash we leave behind. The more animals come "do their business" around our fun and beautiful waters, the more E. coli occurs in the water, which can make humans and animals sick. That's part of why it's so important to pack out your trash.

Our trash clean-up events are essential for maintaining the cleanliness and health of our waterways and land. These events are self-planned so that anyone can plan a clean-up anywhere by a waterbody at any time. Some people go out by themselves, while others get groups together. AZ Community Science Alliance offers trash bags, buckets, trash grabbers, and gloves.