Paddle with a Purpose

Are you an experienced paddler? Want to help keep the Mighty MO clean? Join us for Paddle with a Purpose on September 12th! 

What is Paddle with a Purpose? It’s a guided river float with Park Rangers from the National Park Service and a litter cleanup rolled into one! It’s a great opportunity to get out on the water, learn about the river and its wildlife, explore Green Island, and help keep trash out of the river! 



Interested in volunteering? See below for more details:  

• WHEN: Saturday, September 12 from 8am to 12pm 
• WHERE: Volunteers will meet NPS Staff at Riverside Park in Yankton, SD. From there, we will shuttle volunteers to Lake Yankton where we will collect trash and then start our paddle. We’ll float roughly 6 river miles and stop on Green Island Recreation Area. We will end at Riverside Park, where we’ll wrap up for the day.  
• WHO CAN VOLUNTEER: Volunteers must be 16 years old or older, have experience kayaking, and be able to swim.  
• WHAT TO BRING: Yourself, water, sunscreen, and insect repellant. MNRR will provide the kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, and litter cleanup equipment (gloves, trash bags, grabbers, etc.) 

Registration is REQUIRED. Please call MNRR at 605-665-0209 Ext. 21. You must speak with a ranger to confirm your registration and to be briefed on details of the event. REGISTRATION WILL CAP AT 10 VOLUNTEERS, so call early to secure your spot!