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            • Love Our Waterways Volunteer Sign Up

              Join the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office, Keep Abbeville Beautiful, and Keep Louisiana Beautiful for Love Our Waterways, a community cleanup focused on keeping our waterways and surrounding areas clean.

              Thursday, September 3, 2026
              7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
              Hwy 14 Bypass Boat Dock – Abbeville

              Volunteers will work from the shoreline and, where appropriate, from boats or kayaks to remove litter and debris from the water and surrounding areas. This cleanup is a great opportunity for individuals, businesses, organizations, and boaters to give back to our community while helping protect our waterways and wildlife.

              Please complete the form below. Additional event and safety information will be provided before the cleanup.
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              How Will You Be Participating? Please select how you plan to participate: *
              Boater & Kayaker Safety Information
              Each person aboard should have a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket as required by Louisiana law. Volunteers actively participating in the cleanup from a boat, kayak, or immediately adjacent to deep water should wear a life jacket.
              Boats and kayaks should be in good working condition and have all required safety equipment.
              Bring a litter grabber, net, bucket, or mesh collection bag when possible.
              Do not reach overboard or stand in an unstable position to retrieve litter.
              Work in pairs or small teams and maintain visual contact with other cleanup volunteers.
              Stay clear of boat traffic and give operating vessels plenty of room.
              Approach the boat launch and shoreline slowly and cautiously.
              Never attempt to retrieve large, heavy, or submerged objects.
              Do not handle needles, fishing hooks, chemical or fuel containers, dead animals, or other potentially hazardous materials. Mark the location and notify a cleanup leader.
              Be alert for snakes, alligators, and other wildlife.
              Watch for submerged stumps, fishing line, broken glass, and other hazards.
              Cleanup activities may be stopped due to thunderstorms, high winds, dangerous water conditions, or other severe weather.
              What to Bring
              Please bring drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellent, gloves, and appropriate clothing. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are strongly recommended. Boaters and kayakers are encouraged to bring a litter grabber, net, bucket, or mesh collection bag if available.
              Volunteer Safety Acknowledgment
              Please check the box below before submitting: *

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