An Earth Day Cleanup open to volunteers is scheduled for April 22nd at Lake Springfield.
The James River Basin Partnership will host their annual cleanup from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. that day. The event will be held in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Bass Pro Shops and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
All volunteers will be expected to follow COVID-19 safety protocols of social distancing and wearing a mask at all times.
Experienced floaters will have the opportunity to go out to the Creighton Access with their own boats. Some canoes will be provided on a first come, first served basis.