Join SOLVE's legacy of action since 1969, uniting thousands in Oregon and Southwest Washington to restore and protect our environment for future generations.
Upcoming Events
Detrash Portland:
South Waterfront
June 11, 2026
Join SOLVE for the monthly community litter cleanup to keep our city beautiful for those who call it home and for visitors here to explore its unique districts, green spaces, and local businesses.
Join us for a litter cleanup in Portland in partnership with the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative. Remove trash as well as recycling bottles and cans to benefit SOLVE.
SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) have officially launched the 2026 Waterway Cleanup Series, continuing their long-standing partnership to protect rivers, streams, and waterways through community-powered cleanup events across the region. Now in its ninth year, the seasonal initiative brings together volunteers to remove litter from shorelines, parks, and natural areas before it can wash into local waterways and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. Volunteers picki
SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Annually, SOLVE recruits, organizes, and guides volunteers through thousands of environmental projects and litter cleanup events to address a broader range of threats to the region’s health, livability, and economic viability.