Join Us for the 2025 Redband Rally River Cleanup
Help clean up the Spokane River and protect the native habitat of our region's signature fish—the Redband Trout. The 2025 Redband Rally River Cleanup sponsored by the Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino is on Wednesday, August 6th and we're looking for volunteers like YOU to join our efforts! Choose from
Help clean up the Spokane River and protect the native habitat of our region's signature fish—the Redband Trout. The 2025 Redband Rally River Cleanup sponsored by the Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino is on Wednesday, August 6th and we're looking for volunteers like YOU to join our efforts! Choose from one (or both) of the sessions below and help us keep this Redband Rally rolling!
MORNING SESSION
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Redband Park
216 N Cedar St
Spokane, WA 99201
AFTERNOON SESSION
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Islands Trailhead
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
What: We will be cleaning up trash along the bank and trails on the river's edge. Cleanup supplies (bags, gloves, grabbers) and water will be provided. Volunteers are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time at each location.
Why: To protect and restore habitat for native Redband trout and keep our river clean and healthy for all.
“The Spokane River is the heart of this city and protecting it for future generations is a cornerstone of our Redband Rally campaign,” said Spokane Indians Senior Vice President Otto Klein. "We're looking forward to working alongside Spokane Riverkeeper and community volunteers to keep river habitat healthy for fish like Ribby. We hope everyone joins us for a fun day of action, stewardship, and community along the Spokane River. "
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended as the clean up will include rocky and uneven terrain. All ages welcome, but children must be supervised.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Redband Rally.
Spokane Riverkeeper is a vigilant guardian and advocate for the Spokane River and its watershed. The mission of the Spokane Riverkeeper is to protects, preserves, and restores the Spokane River for future generations. We envision a Spokane River where wild native fish thrive in the basin, pollution is eliminated, and the community is engaged in the River's protection.
During the 2017 season, the Spokane Indians Baseball team, together with the Spokane Tribe of Indians and City of Spokane introduced the Redband Rally Campaign in honor of Spokane's signature fish, the native Redband Trout. This campaign is designed to bring awareness to the Redband trout and the Spokane River and rally the community to protect and keep the river clean.