Adopt a Spot - Volunteer River Clean Up

The City of New Braunfels is committed to preserving and protecting its local waterways. The Adopt-A-Spot River Clean-Up program serves to raise public awareness, educate citizens, and generate community involvement by adopting a spot along the river or in contributing areas to clean. 

Click Here to Adopt A Spot!

Why adopt?

• A cleaner community
• A healthier and safer environment for residents, visitors, and wildlife
• A sense of community and pride for our city
• A better place to live, work, and play

What will I get?

• Guidance with the planning of your pickup and support from city staff every step of the way
• A cleanup kit that includes: trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and a first aid kit

How do I do it?

• Get a group together that is ready to help
• Fill out an application
• Choose a spot (PDF)
• Schedule clean-up events, pick up supplies from City Hall, and get cleaning!
• Fill out Clean Up Event Report

Volunteer groups will be asked to complete a clean-up report after every event to give us a little insight into your findings, including most unusual item found, pounds of trash collected, wildlife observed, etc.