Gloomy weather and high spirits for 18th annual Little Su River clean up

Despite the gloomy conditions, spirits were high as volunteers gathered for the 18th annual Little Su River Clean-Up on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Sponsored by the Susitna Rotary, volunteers of all ages came out to form a small flotilla of kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes, forming nearly seven miles north of the Houston Bridge, all armed with a desire to clean up the river after a long winter and spring, doing their to part to make the river safe for the anglers, boaters, floaters, and others who just come by to enjoy the ever-changing river during the summer months.

In the past, the Susitna Rotary has been responsible for cleaning up several sections of the Little Su, starting up near Schrock Road, making the water safe for everyone to enjoy peaceful fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and even hiking along the way.

The river clean-up is just one of the efforts that the Susitna Rotary has supported. In recent years, the Rotary has been instrumental in improving access to the Little Su River in Houston, along with constructing a family-friendly park and pavilion, boat launch, and walking trail along a section of the river.

After the clean-up, there was a free BBQ for the volunteers, giving them a chance to catch up, dry off, and warm up. They could also sneak a peek at the water safety interpretive walking path.