SASKATOON – As the snow melts and reveals the impacts of winter, Meewasin Valley Authority is once again mobilizing the community through its annual Clean Up Campaign—now in its 46th year.
Running from Earth Day (April 22) through May 31, the Clean Up Campaign invites individuals, schools, families, and corporate teams to help restore the natural beauty of the Meewasin Valley and surrounding areas. What began as a simple call to action has grown into one of Saskatoon’s most impactful and enduring environmental initiatives.
The community is also invited to attend the official campaign kick-off event on April 22 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Meewasin Valley Authority Headquarters parking lot. The event will celebrate the start of the campaign and encourage residents to get involved in caring for the places we all share.
Each year, thousands of volunteers take part in the campaign, contributing their time and energy to care for shared public spaces. In 2025 alone, more than 2,800 participants contributed over 7,100 volunteer hours, removing more than 11,000 kilograms of waste from the landscape.
“The Clean Up Campaign is about more than collecting litter,” said Katie Walls, Volunteer and Community Events Coordinator at Meewasin Valley Authority. “It’s about building a sense of stewardship and pride in our shared spaces, and empowering people to take an active role in protecting the environment.”
The campaign plays a vital role in protecting the South Saskatchewan River corridor while advancing Meewasin’s broader mission to ensure conservation, culture, and community continue to thrive together. Through this initiative, participants directly contribute to:
- Conservation of critical habitats and biodiversity
- Environmental education for youth and families
- Ongoing stewardship of Saskatchewan’s natural landscapes
- Stronger, healthier communities
- Increased awareness of sustainability and climate action
Participants are provided with supplies and resources to safely collect litter throughout the
Community members are encouraged to register and take part in this year’s campaign, and to join the kick-off event as the campaign gets underway.
For more information or to register, visit https://meewasin.com/cleanup-2/
About Meewasin Valley Authority
The Meewasin Valley Authority exists to ensure a healthy and vibrant river valley, with a balance between human use and conservation by:
Providing leadership in the management of its resources;
Promoting understanding, conservation and beneficial use of the Valley; and
Undertaking programs and projects in river valley development and conservation, for the benefit of present and future generations.
There are 67 square kilometers of land and 108km of established trail, which has seen up to 2.365 million trail visits per year, in the Meewasin Valley. The area also features sites that help people to connect to nature through experiences such as Beaver Creek Conservation Area, the Meewasin Northeast Swale, Saskatoon Natural Grasslands, the River Landing Spray Area, and the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink @Nutrien Plaza. Meewasin is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and volunteers for sustainability.
For Information Contact:
Katie Walls
Volunteer and Community Events Coordinator
306-477-9152
KWalls@meewasin.com