From Indian Lake to the Ohio River
Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River
Locations
With the Great Miami River being 170 miles long, we have split the Clean Sweep in smaller sections, a northern section from the headwaters to Franklin, and a southern section from Franklin to the Ohio. Both sections complete the cleanup at differing times during the year, allowing you to participate in two seasons.
Indian Lake - Franklin
Dates vary depending upon location.
Please check dates carefully as each section selects their own dates. 2026 dates will be posted as they are received.
Waiting on date
Indian Lake to Quincy Area
Friday, July 17, 2026
Shelby Co to Sidney
Canoe spots are limited.
Walkers are also welcome.
07:00 a.m. – Noon (Approximately)
See flier for registration details.
Registration requested by June 18, 2026.
Contact Caitlin Cantrell email.
July 18, 2026
Sidney to Piqua
Cleanup by canoe. 8 am - 1 pm
Contact Jeff Lange to register or for details at 937-214-2906, by email or visit http://www.protectingourwaterways.org
July 17, 2026
Piqua to Troy
Clean up by canoe and on foot.
Contact Linda Raterman to register or for details at 937-335-7645 or by email.
July 17, 2026
Troy to Tipp City
Clean up by canoe and on foot.
Contact Linda Raterman to register or for details at 937-335-7645 or by email.
Waiting on date
Stillwater River: Engelwood Dam
This cleanup is currently full as all canoes are claimed. Contact Mike Mullen with any questions. mullenm@mcohio.org / 937 854 7646
Waiting on date
Taylorsville Dam to Needmore Road
This cleanup is currently full as all canoes are claimed. Contact Mike Mullen with any questions. mullenm@mcohio.org / 937 854 7646
Waiting on date
Twin Creek: Germantown Dam
This cleanup is currently full as all canoes are claimed. Contact Mike Mullen with any questions. mullenm@mcohio.org / 937 854 7646
Waiting on date
Needmore to Island Metropark
Looking at dates in September.
Contact Tom Shuler, to register or for details email.
July 17, 2026
Dayton- Deeds Park
Register at https://forms.office.com/g/WAXxGGxTkk
Questions: Contact Felicia Graham at felicia.graham@daytonohio.gov
July 17, 2026
Dayton- Riverscape
Register at https://forms.office.com/g/WAXxGGxTkk
Questions: Contact Felicia Graham at felicia.graham@daytonohio.gov
July 17, 2026
Dayton- Cultural Center
Register at https://forms.office.com/g/WAXxGGxTkk
Questions: Contact Felicia Graham at felicia.graham@daytonohio.gov
July 17, 2026
Dayton- Carillon Park
Register at https://forms.office.com/g/WAXxGGxTkk
Questions: Contact Felicia Graham at felicia.graham@daytonohio.gov
Staff Members Only.
August 1, 2025
Carilion Park to Miamisburg
Cleanup by the Miami Conservancy District staff only; not open for registration. Contact Amanda Phillips at 937-223-1278 x3203
Date unknown
Miamisburg Power Plant
Cleanup by canoe.
Contact Lisa Link to register or for details at 937-654-9493 or by email.
Date unknown
Miamisburg to Franklin
Cleanup on foot.
Contact Ellen Stanifer to register or for details. 937-847-6636 Email.
Franklin - Ohio River, September 19, 2026 (most locations)
Dates will change to 2026 below once the sites are confirmed.
If you have questions about a specific location, please contact the person listed below.
Would you be interested in coordinating a cleanup? We are seeking someone to host the New Miami location. If interested in finding out more, please email Lynn.
September 19. 2026
Franklin: Kayaks
Space is limited. Register by emailing Melissa Proffitt directly Email
September 19. 2026
Madison Twp: 122 bridge
September 19. 2026
Monroe / Lemon Twp at St Rt 73 Bike Trail/Boat ramp Parking lot
50 Oxford State Rd, Middletown, OH 45044 (Location map)
On foot.
We will work our way upstream from the bike trail/boat ramp parking lot.
513-887-3720 or Email
September 19. 2026
Fairfield: Waterworks Park
Meeting location will be along the bike trail near the Fairfield Water Treatment Plant, 4799 Groh Ln, Fairfield, OH 45014
On foot.
September 19. 2026
Ross Twp: Morgan Ross Athletic Association Soccer Fields
3133 Hamilton Cleves Pike Rd, Ross, OH 45013 (Location map)
On foot.
We will clean the park and along Indian Creek, a large tributary of the Great Miami River
Contact John Burch with the Ross Lions Club with questions about this site at 513-907-2415