Volunteers needed for beach cleanups along the Colorado River

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Friends of the Lower Colorado River is asking the community's help in cleaning up beaches along the Colorado River.

According to a press release, the event is taking place at Gateway Park Saturday, May 30, 2026, with the volunteer group arriving at 6:30 a.m. and check-in starting at 7 a.m.

During the event, the organization says there will be two cleanup efforts, with some volunteers loading up and heading to the California side while the other volunteers remain at Gateway Park.

The organization says they will be working with the Quechan community to cleanup highly used areas of the river.

"Our river is the lifeblood of this community, but it needs our help," said David Sanchez for Friends of the Lower Colorado River. "I was glad to meet with the Tribal Council to work on this issue together. As a community, it is important to remember important outdoors concepts such as Pack It In & Pack It Out if there isn't a garbage can near by."

The organization is asking volunteers to wear study shoes, and says the cleanup supplies and water will be provided, along with Visit Yuma, who is sponsoring the event, providing coffee and donuts to the volunteers.

For more information on the event, or on how to get involved, click here.