Collect, Count, and Advocate
Solo Sweep Details
Help support Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s mission to protect and restore our water by participating in a Solo Sweep – anywhere, anytime that works for you!
Pick up litter, record the data, and join us in advocating for clean water here in Western New York and throughout the Great Lakes region. Signing up to participate in Solo Sweeps allows us to keep you informed of upcoming cleanup events, as well as help us track litter data.
Register below
What is a Solo Sweep?
A Solo Sweep is a cleanup effort by an individual (or small group) that is completed on your own without the coordination of BNW. You can clean up anywhere, anytime, and track the litter you find using the Ocean Conservancy’s Clean Swell app.
Where can I download the Clean Swell App?
You can download the Ocean Conservancy’s Clean Swell app by clicking here. Once you have the app on your phone, create your account and check out the user-friendly steps to record the types of litter you find.
IMPORTANT: In the “Group Name” line, please type “BNW” & your location to help us easily track your hard work! All the information you collect is stored on the largest litter collection database in the world – TIDES (Trash Information and Data for Education and Solutions).
Check out the cleanup resources below and email Emily Burch at eburch@bnwaterkeeper.org if you have further questions!
Need proof of volunteer hours?
If you need to keep track of your volunteer hours, reach out to Emily Burch prior to your first Solo Sweep at eburch@bnwaterkeeper.org or 716-852-7483 ext.: 50 to ensure your time is counted!
Take Photos!
Don’t forget to take a picture of your hard work! We love to see what our volunteers have removed from our shorelines and parks. We may even share it on our social media! Send your photos to eburch@bnwaterkeeper.org
