To: Members of the Castle Rock Water Commission
From: Mark Marlowe, P.E., Director of Castle Rock Water
Title
Spring Up the Creek Update
Town Council Agenda Date: NA
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Executive Summary
The annual Spring Up the Creek trash pickup event has been a cherished community tradition for over 20 years. This event is held each spring to help keep our local trails and waterways clean. Spring Up the Creek is timed to occur before shrubs and grasses fully leaf out, making it easier to spot and collect trash.
This year had a very manageable 130 volunteers with a large majority consisting of family groups. Additionally, several businesses brought in volunteers including AE2, Muller Engineering and Eternal Rock Lutheran Church.
The event collected over 100 bags of debris with the largest amount of debris being tires.
To support the event, 13 staff trail leaders distributed gloves and bags, coordinated group efforts, and ensured everyone’s safety. These leaders exemplified the Town’s core values of public service, stewardship, and environmental responsibility.