Rockdale County to host 2025 Rivers Alive cleanup at Black Shoals Park

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Rockdale County will host its 2025 Rivers Alive Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. tonoon, at Black Shoals Park.

Rivers Alive is a statewide initiative led by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. Its mission is to clean and preserve more than 70,000 miles of Georgia’s rivers and streams.

This year’s Rockdale cleanup is made possible by the support of Rockdale County Parks and Recreation, Rockdale Water Resources, Rockdale County Code Enforcement, Rockdale County Stormwater, and Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB).

Volunteers will be equipped with gloves, safety vests, masks, and water, and will receive a commemorative Rivers Alive T-shirt (while supplies last).

“Our rivers and streams are the lifeblood of our watershed, supplying drinking water, supporting wildlife, and shaping the future of our community. Every volunteer plays a critical role in protecting these resources and helping to ensure Rockdale County remains a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful place to live,” said Kimbry Peek, Director of Rockdale Water Resources.

After the cleanup, volunteers will provided a free lunch as a thank-you for their service. 

Volunteers must register by Oct. 4. For more information or to volunteer, email Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful Advisory Council at kcrb@rockdalecountyga.gov or call 770-278-7052.