Project Clean Stream

Local Action for a Cleaner Chesapeake

Project Clean Stream (PCS) began in 2002 as a small partnership with local groups. Today, it is the largest cleanup effort in the Chesapeake Bay region! Last year, our volunteers removed over 12.5 tons of litter from our local parks, neighborhoods, and waterways like streams and rivers.

It’s easy to get involved and make an immediate environmental impact. We work with “Site Captains” to plan local events and provide free supplies, including trash bags and gloves. Anyone can become a Site Captain and lead a cleanup, as long as the event takes place within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Project Clean Stream will kick off on Friday, April 3, 2026

→ If you would like to volunteer this season, you can find a cleanup event near you in the list of events below!

→ If you want to lead a cleanup, please follow the steps below.

1. Register as a user for the Chesapeake Network to receive a username. *New users are approved every morning.
2. Once your account is approved, click “Submit a Post” from the Chesapeake Network homepage.
3. Then, from the dropdown, select “Clean up Event,” and fill in your event information. Please don’t forget to include if you need supplies (trash bags or gloves in sizes S, M, L, XL).
4. The Alliance will be in touch to confirm your event and coordinate your supply pickup.

Helpful Resources for Site Captain:

• 2026 Site Captain packet
• Project Clean Stream Introduction Video
• Site Captain Training Video
• How to Register a PCS Event Video
• How to Register as a PCS Volunteer Video