Canal Clean Sweep
April 17-19, 2026Canal Clean Sweep is an annual statewide clean-up event that occurs along major greenways across New York State to celebrate Earth Day. Clean-ups occur along the Erie and Champlain Canalways, the Glens Falls Feeder Canal, the Black River Feeder Canal, and the Rochester Riverway. Sponsored by the NYS Canal Corporation, Parks & Trails New York has been responsible for executing Canal Clean Sweep for 19 years. Typically, this weekend witnesses 100+ spring clean-ups along major greenways, in canalside parks, and in other public areas throughout the Canal corridor. In 2026, PTNY will be hosting Canal Clean Sweep the weekend of April 17-19. Last year more than 150 clean-up events were held along the Canal and Canalway Trail, with an estimated turnout of over 2,000 volunteers! We hope to get more sweepers out on the trail in 2026. Will you join us? From scout clubs to Rotary and Kiwanis chapters, Adopt-a-Trail groups, nature clubs, college students, church groups, elected officials, sports teams, and local businesses- we all come together to show our love for the Canal and Canalway Trail System. SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring Canal Clean Sweep?Please contact Will Cote, PTNY's Senior Director of Public Lands, [email protected] FIND A COMPLETE LIST OF 2025 SPONSORS HERE.Parks & Trails New York (“PTNY”) is a registered 501c3 organization and not affiliated with its I Love My Park Day partners, the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. PTNY exercises sole discretion in selecting and approving all Sponsors for this event, and 100% of all Sponsor proceeds are donated to PTNY. Participation as a Sponsor does not constitute endorsement of any entity. |
