Get Involved

Want to become part of the solution?

Why not join one of the many groups already working to look after our waterways. Check and see if there is one near you and then contact them to join their next event.
if there isn't one operating in your area, consider starting your own!

Help Up

Black River, Mowbray, Cape Town

Run weekly cleanups every Sunday in the Black River in Rondebosch/Newlands area. Focus on removing plastic from the river before it goes downstream to the sea. Check out our facebook page to learn more or see info on next event:

@helpup

Plastic Pollution Initiative (PPI)

Black River Mouth, Cape Town

Plastic Pollution Initiative is a group of volunteers dedicated to dealing with the plastic waste crisis affecting Cape Town's rivers, through activism, education and volunteerism. They organize regular cleanups and their site of focus at the moment is at the mouth of the Black River.

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Hout Bay Harbour Cleanup

Hout Bay, Cape Town

Group holds regular cleanups of the heavily polluted Hout Bay harbour, removing plastic by hand and from boats. They focus on involving youth from the community in their efforts.
contact them on facebook:
@houtbayharbourcleanup

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Renew the Elsieskraal River

Elsieskraal River, Pinelands, Cape Town

This group is working to transform the canalized Elsieskraal River into an active, thriving ecosystem through cleanups, tree planting and other intiatives. The Elsiekraal River is one of the longest rivers in Cape Town and a critical tributary of the Black River. Find them on Facebook:
@Renewelsieskraal
or email below.

Friends of the Liesbeck

Liesbeck River, Newlands, Cape Town

Friends of the Liesbeck aims to create an awareness of the importance of the Liesbeck as a green corridor in an urban setting and to rehabilitate, enhance, and conserve it and its environs. They organize a variety of activities, including cleanups, nature walks and educational talks.

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Sea the bigger picture

Ocean and beach cleanups, Cape Town

Seathebiggerpicture's goal is to rid South African waters and beaches of all marine litter through education, cleanups and corporate engagement. They conduct regular beach cleanups (at least one per month) at different locations in Cape Town and are always looking for volunteers.
The best way to contact them is through facebook:
@STBPOceaninitiative