Ottawa River Cleanup

Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in the Ottawa River Cleanup on Saturday, April 28, 2012.  Attendance was lower than normal, because it was very cool and rained late in the morning.  We really appreciate everyone who braved the weather and came out to help. 

Watch here for updates on statistics for the 2012 Ottawa River Cleanup, i.e. number of volunteers, trash collected miles of river cleaned, etc. 

Watch here for news about the cleanup schedule in 2013.

Every April, Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership (LACNIP) work with many community stakeholders to sponsor the Ottawa River Cleanup. Partners include: the City of Lima, the Ottawa River Coalition, and Keep Allen County Beautiful. They work together to bring 300 volunteers from across the region, setting aside the last Saturday in April to maintain this valuable natural resource. The Ottawa River bisects Allen County, beginning from the east and passing through the heart of the City of Lima. It proceeds southwest into Shawnee Township where it turns north, flowing into Putnam County. The Ottawa River drains 365 square miles in northwest Ohio, flowing into the Auglaize River at Kalida and eventually into Lake Erie via the Maumee River. For details about the 2012 Ottawa River Cleanup, follow these links an Ottawa River Cleanup Fact Sheet. Volunteers must sign a "Volunteer Form" and those under the age of 18 need to have the same form signed by a parent or legal guardian. In addition, Ottawa River Cleanup Guidelines, including safety instructions, are available here.