2026 Lake Travis Cleanup

September 20, 2026 | 9–11am

On Sunday, September 20^th, 630 volunteers will gather for the 32^nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup to remove thousands of pounds of trash and debris from the depths of Lake Travis and surrounding Travis County Parks.

Know before you go

Please bring a full water bottle, sun protection, closed-toed shoes, and motivation to pick up as much trash as possible! We highly recommend wearing long pants and a comfortable shirt that you can get dirty.

The Lake Travis Cleanup is a rain or shine event. If severe weather approaches, follow site leader guidance, avoid open water, and take cover as needed.

For questions, please contact volunteer@coloradoriver.org or 512-436-4412.

Thank you for joining Colorado River Alliance for the largest underwater shoreline, roadside, park, and creekside cleanup in Texas!

Volunteer appreciation

Colorado River Alliance is pleased to share our gratitude for your volunteer service with the following tokens of appreciation:

Volunteers receive:

A chance to win big prizes through the photo contest! Find something highly unusual or very large while volunteering? Are you the dirtiest volunteer at the end of the cleanup? Volunteers can post photos and tag us @coloradoriveralliance on social media by 6pm on Monday, September 21^st for a chance to win.
- Prizes are awarded to both Dive and Parks volunteers and are provided by Amy’s Ice Cream, Colorado River Alliance, Patagonia, Thundercloud Subs, and Yogi Bins.
A Digital Program, which includes discount coupons just for volunteers including:
- Free Day Pass to Austin Bouldering Project
- 20% off your entire order at Keep Nature Wild
- Downloadable Ripple’s River Adventure activity book for children.
Goodies at their cleanup site such as:
- Free all-day access to their Travis County Park cleanup site
- Snacks provided by H-E-B
- A commemorative 32^nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup t-shirt
Invitation to post-event gatherings!
- Meet Colorado River Alliance at Beachside Billy’s at Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark. Celebrate your hard work with free waterpark admission, parking, and one free frozen cocktail or a Volente Vodka cocktail thanks to our friends at Beachside Billy’s. Refuel at the tostada bar, provided by Colorado River Alliance.
- Kick-back at Twisted X Brewery in Dripping Springs and enjoy a $1 beer when you come wearing your Lake Travis Cleanup t-shirt.
- Grab a bite to eat at Angel’s Icehouse and enjoy a free order of their legendary fried pickles.

Thank you, Travis County!

The Lake Travis Cleanup is an annual event hosted in partnership by Colorado River Alliance, Travis County Environmental Quality, and Travis County Parks.

Thank you, Travis County, for supporting the Lake Travis Cleanup and for your commitment to protecting and preserving the Texas Colorado Rive

The 32^nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup is made possible thanks to our partners and sponsors:

lead sponsor

Lake Travis Cleanup partners

River Ally sponsor

Digital Program and Photo Contest donors

Angel’s Icehouse
Austin Bouldering Project
Beachside Billy’s at Volente Resort and Waterpark
H-E-B
Keep Nature Wild
Patagonia
Travis County Parks
Thundercloud Subs
Twisted X Brewing
Yogi Bins
YETI

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Colorado River Alliance Legacy Leaders

Your generosity and support are essential to the mission of Colorado River Alliance. Thank you for championing the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River.

“A healthy, flowing Texas Colorado River is imperative to the well-being of millions of people throughout the river basin. Big volunteer days like the Lake Travis Cleanup are a great way to remind folks that Lake Travis is part of the river system – we are all connected via the River. I’m so excited to see toddlers and teenagers out here today because I’m hopeful they will grow-up with an appreciation for our Lakes and Rivers and a desire to be a river steward and protector.”
Adrienne Longenecker, Executive Director of Colorado River Alliance

In Memoriam:
Sr. Deputy Jessica L. Hollis

Jessica was swept away while checking a low water crossing in her patrol car on September 18, 2014. She loved the Lake Travis Cleanup and 2014 was her second year participating. We will miss her very much. Jessica is pictured above with Travis County Sherrif’s Office Lake Patrol Dive Captain Jose Escribano.