Project A.W.A.R.E.
Sun, Jul 12
|Location is TBD
After 15 years, the fabled Project A.W.A.R.E. will return to the Turkey and Little Turkey rivers! This amazing volunteer effort paddles for a week along one of Iowa’s waterways, hauling out literal tons of trash and cleaning up some of the most popular paddling routes in the state.


Time & Location
Jul 12, 2026, 7:00 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Location is TBD
About the Event
Project A.W.A.R.E.
July 12-17, 2026
After 15 years, the fabled Project A.W.A.R.E. will return to the Turkey and Little Turkey rivers! This amazing volunteer effort paddles for a week along one of Iowa’s waterways, hauling out literal tons of trash and cleaning up some of the most popular paddling routes in the state. Camps in the evening feature bonfires, speakers, and extensive camaraderie. Registration fills fast, so check out the program on their website to stay up to date and secure your spot.
