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Volunteers are needed for the 9th Annual Susquehanna River Clean-Up in partnership with the Cooperstown Lions Club, Rotary Club of Cooperstown, SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station, Otsego County Conservation Association, and the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Join us on June 27, 2026. We will be meeting as a group at 8am at Compton Bridge in Cooperstown where Oaks Creek meets the Susquehanna River. We will then divide into three groups, two going upstream the Susuquehanna and Oaks Creek with members of the BFS Dive Team, and the third group working downstream. In addition to volunteers in the water, we will need help unloading the debris from the rafts on the shoreline, volunteers to help with the refreshments, and a volunteer to photograph the event.

Where & When
Saturday June 27, 2026 | 8 AM - 1 PM
Location: Compton Bridge, 184 County Highway 11C, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Official Parking Site: Heritage Veterinary Clinic, 200 County Highway 11C, Cooperstown

Please sign up below and be sure to include your email and phone number. In the "comments" feel free to let us know if you have any useful equipment or special skills we can use in these efforts, such as a trailer or pickup truck to help load/move rafts and/or debris, portable winches, kayaks/boats, extra life jackets, etc. Volunteers can also reach out directly to Kendall Jacob (volunteer@occainfo.org) to sign up.
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River Clean-Up June 27, 2026:
Compton Bridge - Cooperstown, NY
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Terrestial Team: help grab trash/debris from the rafts and load it into the trailers/trucks, shoreline trash pickup.
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Lauren Takoreslauren.takores@gmail.com203-506-3644
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2Hailey Amione607-427-4824shoreline pick up, with 2 kids
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3Dana Shoenharddanashoenhard@gmail.com
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4Barb Crandallbarbcrandall527@gmail.com315 404 9766 .
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5Victoria Proutywater@occainfo.org(607) 375-7139
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6Valerie Bushvbush91@hotmail.com607-437-2461
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Float 1
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Christos Galanopoulosgalanopoulosc@otsegosoilandwater.com607-547-0362Advanced Diver
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2John Rowleyjd16rowley@aol.com607 435 5401
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3Tobytoby_ayre@yahoo.com
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4Tony Genile607 643 3467
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Float 2
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Sigrid LarsonSigrid.larson6@gmail.comflexible, can also work on land
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2Lyndsey McIntyreLmcintyre151@gmail.com7039017417
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3Linda Reyeslindareyes2@hotmail.com
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4Colin Weekscolin.a.weeks@gmail.comWill be available all morning to do whatever I'm assigned!
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Float 3
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1George FasanelliGTFasanelli@yahoo.com5168103355
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2Tom Hohenseetrhohensee@gmail.com607 725 2473could also be in a Kayak
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3Ellie Stoverellie.stover.photo@gmail.com
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4Andrew Kata
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Float 4
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Jeff O'Handleyprogramdirector@occainfo.org607-282-4087
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2Dan Crowelldancrowell7@hotmail.com6073739480
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3Mike F Rmfrphoto@gmail.com607-267-4893I am only 75% sure I'll be back in NY that weekend but will come if I am here. Also glad to do some other task as needed
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4Mike Hodgmanhodgmanmike@gmail.com607-437-2734Late sign up. Wasn't sure I was here this weekend. I can really pitch in wherever needed
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Float 5
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Justin Williamsjustin@otsegolandtrust.org607-422-6181flexible, can also work on land
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3Christina Pulitano Chrisbbm3@msn.com
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4Ryan Oravetz
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Float 6
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Steve Eichler
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2Mike Chasechasemr4@yahoo.com
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3Joshua Echavarriaayezhova@hotmail.com
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4NancyLea Goedekernancylea.illsley@gmail.comCan work where ever needed.
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Kayakers: Paddling between floats, taking photos, transporting water/ snacks/ first aid/ cell phones, collecting debris. Please let us know if you have a kayak or need to borrow one
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Joshua Newelljnewell623@gmail.comWe have our own Kayaks and cameras
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2Elizabeth Newell liznewell1011@gmail.comWe have our own kayaks and cameras
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3peter reganpetregan@gmail.comDive Tender in canoe. 607-437-7992
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5Kaitlin Juchniewiczkejuchniewicz@gmail.com201-788-1290
has kayak and a bunch of drybags for people if they need to store snacks
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6Jacob Novak201-693-5921
has own kayak and fishing nets to help with gathering
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Steve Shaugerl3bimago@gmail.com
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Chad BellangerCbcrf250r@gmail.com607-282-0646Have canoe and trailer to shuttle a raft/trash if needed. NYS EMT for first aid if needed
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Refreshment Table: Organize refreshment stand at Compton Bridge 7:45am setup
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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Greene family (Nicolle, Brandon, Eva)
nicolle.p.greene@gmail.com917-817-0392we also have a table if needed
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2Aliona Yezhovaayezhova@hotmail.com7327189975
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3Mandy Robinson
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Raft Return: Help move rafts from Compton Bridge to Clark Sports Center. Need truck/trailer.
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NameEmailPhoneComments
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1Pat Kennedypmkennedymail@gmail.comsee my notes above re: vehicle and trailer
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2Dan Crowelldancrowell7@hotmail.com6073739480Have vehicle with a hitch.
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3Jeff O'Handleyprogramdirector@occainfo.org6072824087
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4John Rowleyjd16rowley@aol.com607 435 5401Have both a a truck with hitch and Trailer. Can usually put 3 rafts on at once. If we can get a second Trailer that would be great
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5Peter Pickailppickail@gmail.com2017419131Will bring truck and trailer
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Pre-Event Volunteer Sign-Up
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Pre-Scouting: Volunteers will go out before the event to identify areas of concern that have large items and/or lots of debris in the river and collect GPS coordinates. These volunteers will also report on safety and accessibility (for example, if there's shoreline to walk on or what the river depth is).
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1Justin Williamsjustin@otsegolandtrust.org607-422-6181I will do my best to prep the property for the launch at Compton Bridge and will wade up and flag debris
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2Lauren Takoreslauren.takores@gmail.com203-506-3644
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Raft Inspection/Repair: about 2 weeks before the event volunteers will help inspect and repair rafts to ensure they are safe to use.
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