
Partners in Protecting Sterling’s Environment
Sterling Foundation is proud to partner with Project Stream Clean, an initiative of the Chesapeake Network.
Every spring, tens of thousands of volunteers come together to pick up trash from local streams, creeks, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods as part of Project Clean Stream — the largest cleanup event in the Chesapeake Bay region! Cleanups take place across the entire Chesapeake watershed, in all six Bay states and DC.
Through Project Clean Stream, the Network offers hands-on opportunities for other environmental organizations, local businesses and governments, community groups, houses of worship, schools and universities, and residents to take action to make a true impact and nurture a lasting personal stewardship and commitment to the environment, clean water, and Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration. Through our Project Clean Stream cleanups, volunteers have the opportunity to dig, plant, pick-up trash, and discover how their everyday decisions affect the overall health of their local waterways, and the Bay.
The Network coordinates local site cleanups, trains site captains, and provides cleanup supplies such as trash bags and gloves.
Volunteers should sign up through the Chesapeake Network at https://www.
Please note that registering online is by no means a commitment from you to participate. If you should happen to be busy on the day of the clean up, that’s okay!



Why are clean up events so important?
What should I bring?
We will provide work gloves, bags, trash grabbers, a map to your site, water/lemonade, and snacks.
Can the whole family help?
Each child 10 and under must have an adult to supervise them at all times. Groups of children between 10-18 years old should have an adult group supervisor to sign the waiver for them, with an adult-child ratio as approved by their school, youth group, or organization. Kids 16-18 can attend with a signed adult contact waiver and should ask at the registration table to complete that paperwork then be assigned to an adult supervisor if they wish to participate.
Can those with mobility issues help?
What do you need?
- Garden wagons/wheelbarrows
- The ultimate stream cleanup playlist for our registration table
THANK YOU! Email [email protected] for a sponsorship form (including our tax-free EIN), or with any questions.
Is there a restroom?
Yes. We are arranging toilet facilities and a three-stage handwashing station.
Can I keep something that I find?
Where do I register online?
You can register online at: https://www.chesapeakenetwork.org/cleanup/sterling-foundation-inc-project-clean-stream/
Please note that registering online is by no means a commitment from you to participate. If you should happen to be busy on the day of the clean up, that’s okay!
Why should I register online?
Please note that registering online is by no means a commitment from you to participate. If you should happen to be busy on the day of the clean up, that’s okay!
When is the rain date used?
Does the Sterling Project Clean Stream count towards community service time?
Any advice from clean up experts?
Yes! Please check out these tips for cleanup crews! Thanks to the Cascades Trash Bash!
Volunteer Waiver Form
In signing the event waiver form, I acknowledge that there are risks and hazards associated with volunteering with the Sterling Foundation (Foundation), and I agree to assume all such risks and the possibility of hazards to me, my child (children), supervised minors in my group, and all real or personal property, and do not hold the Foundation, property owners, Site Captain, Sterling Foundation, or associated organizing group responsible. I understand that participation in Sterling Foundation activities is entirely voluntary. I understand that Foundation events involve physical activity, including bending, lifting, and digging. I know and understand the risks and dangers involved in the above named activities and I know and understand that unanticipated dangers may arise.
I hereby assume all responsibility and risk, and agree to release, and waive all claims, causes of action, judgments, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with injuries or damage to persons or property sustained or incurred in connection with or as a result of my participation in this event or any related activities sponsored or held by the Sterling Foundation and its activity partners, and hereby agree to indemnify and hold the Sterling Foundation and its activity partners, its officers, volunteers, directors, members, staff, and any others acting on behalf of the Sterling Foundation, harmless in connection with any and all of the foregoing.
In addition, I consent to the use by the Sterling Foundation, and their affiliates, of my and/or my children’s or supervised minors in my group, name, photo, likeness, or film, videotape, and/or sound recording of me and/or my children or supervised minors in my group (collectively, hereinafter referred to as the “Information”), to promote or publicize the Sterling Foundation and its partner activities, both internally and externally, in any media whether now known or hereafter devised. I expressly disclaim all rights to all values and benefits Sterling Foundation and its partners may gain through the use of the Information. I give permission for photos of myself and/or children, or supervised minors in my group, taken during this event to be used for future Foundation and partner promotion or reporting.
I recognize that by signing the waiver I am waiving certain rights, including the right to sue.
My sign up via signupgenius.com, including provision of my contact email for any Sterling Foundation Volunteer Event listed through signupgenius.com, indicates acceptance of all the above waiver text located online for reference at https://www.sterlingfoundation.org/volunteer-waiver
Hoja de Registro de Voluntarios
Al firmar esta forma, reconozco que existen riesgos y peligros asociados con Sterling Foundation y estoy de acuerdo con asumir los riesgo y la posibilidad de peligros hacia mí, mi hijo(a) (hijos(as), menores de edad supervisados en mi grupo, y toda propiedad personal o real, y no hago responsables al los dueños de las propiedades, Capitán de la Localidad (Site Captain), Sterling Foundation o al grupo organizador. Entiendo que el evento requiere cierta actividad física como doblarse, levantar y cavar. Sé y entiendo los riesgos y peligros envueltos en las mencionadas actividades y sé y entiendo que pueden ocurrir peligros no previstos.
Asumo toda la responsabilidad y riesgo, y relevo y renuncio toda reclamación, causa de acción, sentencias y otros gastos, incluyendo gastos y costas razonables de abogado, relacionados con lesiones o daños a personas o propiedad ocurrida o sufrida en conexión con o como resultado de mi participación en este evento o en cualquier actividad relacionada que sea auspiciada o llevada a cabo por Sterling Foundation, y también estoy de acuerdo con indemnizar y mantener sin perjuicio de cualquier y todo lo anteriormente mencionado a Sterling Foundation, sus oficiales, voluntarios, directores, miembros, personal y cualquier otra persona en función del Sterling Foundation.
Además, otorgo el consentimiento para el uso por el Sterling Foundation y sus afiliadas, de nombre, foto, parecido o aspecto, película, grabación de video, y/o grabación de sonido de mí y/o mis hijos, de los menores bajo supervisión que están mi grupo (se refiere de ahora en adelante como la “Información”), que sean míos y/o de mi hijos, o de los menores bajo supervisión que están mi grupo, para publicar o promover actividades internas y externas, en cualquier medio ya sea conocido o establecido en un futuro por el Sterling Foundation. Expresamente rechazo cualquier reclamación de todos los valores y beneficios que Sterling Foundation puedan ganar a través del uso de la Información. Doy permiso para que las fotos tomadas durante este evento de mí y/o mis hijos, o de los menores bajo supervisión que están mi grupo, que sean utilizadas para promocionar el Sterling Foundation en futuras ocasiones o en reportajes.
Reconozco que al firmar este documento estoy renunciando a ciertos derechos, incluyendo el derecho a demandar.
Mi firma en la parte de abajo indica que acepto todo el contenido de relevo que está en la página 1 de este documento, como referencia, también se encuentra en línea en https://www.sterlingfoundation.org/volunteer-waiver/