Hundreds of volunteers are expected to gather on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for the 31st Annual Lake Travis Cleanup. The event aims to remove trash and debris from Lake Travis and nearby parks in an effort to maintain clean drinking water and protect local waterways.
The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 15 sites across eight Travis County Parks surrounding Lake Travis. Participants can choose their preferred location when registering online at https://laketraviscleanup.org/. Dive volunteers may sign up by contacting participating dive shops listed on the same website.
All registered volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and are invited to an after-party at Beachside Billy’s, where they will get free park admission and one complimentary drink. Volunteers can also enter photo contests for prizes, including awards for the dirtiest volunteer or most unusual item found.
Organizers note that the Lake Travis Cleanup is Texas’s largest scuba diving, shoreline, and waterway litter pickup event. It began in 1994 as a small gathering of local dive shops and has grown significantly over three decades. The event is now managed through a partnership between the Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks, with support from local marinas, boat rental businesses, and dive groups.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available for this year’s cleanup effort; details can be found at https://laketraviscleanup.org/sponsor/.
According to organizers: “A healthy, flowing river is imperative to the well-being of the communities through which it flows. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, Colorado River Alliance (the Alliance) provides educational and engagement activities that empower Texans with knowledge and tools to protect the Texas Colorado River and ensure its long-term vitality. Founded in 1994 with support from LCRA, the Alliance is now a standalone 501(c)3 leading programs which reach 15,000 community members and school children annually. The Colorado River Alliance continues to partner with LCRA to provide river stewardship education and be a champion for the people, ecosystems, communities, and businesses that depend on this precious natural resource. The Alliance’s primary goal is to educate today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders, ensuring a legacy of a healthy river, sustainable use of water resources, and communities dedicated to protection and conservation.”
Those interested in volunteering or learning more about sponsorships can visit https://laketraviscleanup.org/ for further information.
