Fish for Garbage

Fish For Garbage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that mobilizes communities through waterway cl We believe that together, we can make a big difference.

OUR MISSION:

Dedicated to the conservation and protection of our waterways. OUR STORY:

Originally formed in 2015, a group of anglers and outdoor enthusiasts noticed the significant amount of trash littering stream banks and lakeshores of popular fishing locations. We began encouraging anglers to collect garbage in their net when walking out of a fishing destination and taking the time to have co

nversations with our friends. Our organization has grown from these small acts of stewardship to hosting localized events to clean heavily used waterways and promote watershed health. Just in five years, we’ve incorporated as a nonprofit to expand our cleanups across the state of Utah and beyond, as well as positively influence youth through education. We survive and thrive off of the generosity of our community members and partners. HOW WE OPERATE:

We currently host cleanups and a watershed education program. Our clean ups are on waterways across Northern Utah, drawing regional volunteers from numerous counties. For every event, we seek participation from local companies and organizations to further develop community-engaged stewardship opportunities and long-term partnerships. Additionally, we collaborate with nonprofits and groups, local municipalities, as well as state and federal government agencies. WATERWAY CLEAN UPS:

We bring volunteers, partners, and water resource users together to physically remove trash and generate waste awareness. Program Details,
Collaboration & partnerships
Local groups, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and government agencies
All materials provided
Opportunity drawing with in-kind donations from sponsors
Strategic Priorities
Clean up waterways by removing garbage
Provide civic engagement and community service opportunities
Build community among individuals and groups that both use and manage waterways

WATERSHED EDUCATION PROGRAM:

Our education program was created to influence behavior change and foster life-long stewardship. Program Details'
Modules developed to trace the Jordan River to its headwaters in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Integrative curriculum for Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards. Learn about the importance of watershed health and management. Partner with schools, educators, and other organizations. Strategic Priorities. Provide experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Foster the development of environmental stewardship ethics. Develop an understanding of human impacts on waterways. Explore careers in STEM-related, management, and leadership fields by connecting with field experts, as well as higher education professionals. DONATE:

To ensure the stability and sustainability of the organization while meeting financial needs, our funding will mostly come from corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors, with some support from grants.

06/17/2026

This photo is what stewardship looks like. 303 volunteers came together to protect Strawberry Reservoir and leave it better than we found it. Thank you for showing up. 👏

📸: Tim Barker

06/11/2026

Whether you can spare an hour or the whole weekend, your time makes a difference.

The places we love don’t stay special by accident. They stay special because people show up.

Last call for registration to this event, please RSVP ASAP and we will see you this weekend!

-Link in Bio to register!

06/06/2026

The best part of our cleanups isn’t the trash we pick up, it’s the people who show up.

Join us at Strawberry Reservoir next weekend for camping, conservation, fishing, and good company. Bring your family, your friends, and help us leave this place better than we found it.

Strawberry Bay Campground 🏕️
June 12-14th (Saturday is the cleanup)
*camping is first come first serve

Registration is open. We’d love to see you there. Full details at the link in BIO!

06/03/2026

Another awesome Raccoons Kids Club meet up in the books!!!

Kids can collect a special raccoon at Fish for Garbage cleanups while learning about conservation and giving back to the outdoors.

Sign your kids up on our website and start building their collection at the next cleanup!

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05/31/2026

In just 2 weeks, we’re headed back to Strawberry Reservoir for one of our favorite weekends of the year! If you haven’t yet, please register and get the full details for this event at the link in our bio! Will we see you there? 🏕️ 🎣 🗑️

05/26/2026

251 volunteers.
9,860 pounds of trash removed.

Thank you for capturing the Weber River cleanup so well!

05/24/2026

251 volunteers gave up their Saturday last weekend to help clean up the Weber river, a place we all love. Grateful is an understatement! Check out the in detail recap on our website, there are some amazing videos and photos!

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05/21/2026

251 volunteers.
2.5 construction-sized dumpsters filled with trash.
One cleaner Weber River.

Our Weber River Cleanup was an absolute success, and we couldn’t have done it without every single volunteer and sponsor who showed up ready to work hard and make a difference.

A HUGE thank you to our incredible title sponsors for helping make this event possible:
Your support is what keeps these cleanups going and allows us to continue protecting the places we all love. The impact this community can make in just a few hours is pretty amazing.

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05/14/2026

The Weber River Cleanup is coming up in just 2 days!!!

If you’re planning on coming, please sign up ASAP so we can make sure we have enough food, drinks, and supplies for everyone. These events have been growing fast and having an accurate headcount helps us a ton behind the scenes.

Come spend a few hours giving back to a river that gives us all so much. Free lunch, prizes, good company, and a whole lot of trash getting removed

📍Meet at Upland Fly Shop
⏰ Saturday May 16th | 9 AM–12 PM

Let’s make this one another big one.
Registration link is in our bio

05/14/2026

This year marks the very first year of our Raccoons Club, a new kids program designed to inspire the next generation of outdoor stewards through hands-on learning, cleanups, games, and conservation focused activities. Our goal is to teach kids that even small actions can make a BIG impact on the places we all love.

At select Fish for Garbage events, kids will get to participate in short interactive workshops, earn raffle tickets, join fun activities, and officially become part of the Raccoons Club family. 🦝

If your kids love the outdoors, animals, rivers, fishing, or just getting a little dirty while doing something good for the planet… this is for them.

Sign up through the education page on Fish for Garbage and help us grow the next generation of river protectors.

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6890 S 2300 E #71024
Salt Lake City, UT
84121

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