About Creek Week

Group of people by a "Creek Week Cleanup" sign, with a large display of collected trash, under a blue sky with clouds.

SAVE THE DATE: Creek Week Cleanup

September 27th – October 5th

Crew Leader Registration opens August 1st.

Crew Member Registration opens August 18th.

The Fountain Creek Watershed needs helping hands!

It’s common for trash and debris to end up in waterways – clogging drainage systems, impacting wildlife, affecting water quality, and ruining the view of our natural landscapes.

Be part of the largest watershed-wide clean-up in the state of Colorado! Creek Week volunteers clean up litter along a creek, trail, park, or open space throughout the watershed. We’re inviting individuals and groups (families, clubs, schools, neighborhoods, etc.) to form a Creek Crew. Get outdoors, get active, and get busy creating positive change for your community and those living downstream.

Vision - To achieve and sustain a healthy Fountain Creek Watershed.

History of Creek Week

Creek Week started in 2014 when community members in the Fountain Creek Watershed District realized there was a major need for a community cleanup program. Witnessing the unsightly trash and debris negatively affecting our natural ecosystem and the species that call it home, Allison Schuch, now Executive Director, decided to take action. Determined to make a difference, she spearheaded the creation of Creek Week.

What began as a small community effort has since blossomed into something extraordinary. Creek Week, a 9-day community improvement program, has grown to become the largest of its kind in the state. It has captured the hearts and dedication of thousands of volunteers who work tirelessly to beautify and protect our beloved home watershed.

Now, in 2025, we are celebrating Creek Week's 12th year with appreciation for those who have made Creek Week's success possible. This success is largely due to the passionate individuals who lend their time, energy, and expertise to helping make our home watershed a better place.