Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions—because, yes, even trash warriors need a guide! Whether you're curious about why people leave toilets in rivers (we wish we knew!) or wondering how to get involved, we’ve got you covered. Dive in and get the answers you need—then click the button below to join us!
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How can I get involved?
Well, grab your boots and join us for some trash-tackling action on the 2nd or 4th Saturday of the month. Not a fan of getting your hands dirty? No worries, your wallet can do the heavy lifting since we're 100% community-funded! Got a special skill? We’ve got plenty of volunteer jobs that could use your expertise, whether it's building, organizing, or just making people laugh!
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What do I need to bring?
First, put on some closed-toed shoes because, trust us, your toes don’t want to meet what’s hiding in the weeds! Bring gardening gloves to protect those hard-working hands, and don’t forget your own hydration—cleaning up the planet is thirsty work!
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What is the strangest things you have found?
Well, aside from the usual party leftovers, fishing gear, and tires, we’ve stumbled upon toilets, shopping carts with license plates, and even a vacuum cleaner—because, you know, someone probably wanted to clean up underwater. Oh, and let’s not forget the computer monitors, random IDs, and yes, even a weapon or two—turns out, people toss out more than just good sense when they litter!
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Are you politically involved?
Absolutely not—our only party is the one that cleans up the waterways! We steer clear of politics and keep our events a no-politics zone, so you can focus on saving the planet, not debating it.
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If I were to donate funds, how is my money used?
Every penny from each donation goes straight to good use—think trash bags, pickers, and buckets, not fancy office chairs! Your money helps us stock up on the gear we need to keep the trash at bay (and the fish happy). Plus, we’re 100% volunteer and community-funded, so you’re basically fueling a volunteer-superhero squad for the environment!
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How do you fund these projects?
Well, we're like expert jugglers—balancing community donations, in-kind gifts, and grant applications all at once! From writing grant proposals to relying on our generous community, we keep the wheels turning (and the trash barrels rolling) one penny at a time!
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Why are people so thoughtless?
Honestly, we have no clue! If you’re on our website, you’re probably just as baffled as we are about why anyone would leave their trash behind. But since they do, we swoop in like environmental heroes and clean it up before it harms any animals.
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How do you ensure my safety?
First, we’ve got you covered with safety gear that’ll make you feel like a cleanup superhero! We keep you out of any danger zones—no scaling cliffs or wrestling alligators here. And don't worry, every group has a trained Team Lead ready to handle any surprises, so you can clean up confidently and safely.
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What is your privacy policy with my contact information?
Our privacy policy is simple: we use your contact info to keep you in the loop about all the Waterway Warriors action—no spam, no nonsense! Think of us as that one friend who only texts you when something awesome is happening, not the one who won’t stop sending cat memes (unless you’re into that).
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Why doesn’t the county clean this up?
Well, they’ve got their hands full with other priorities—like making sure roads don’t turn into rivers during rainy season. With limited resources, they count on the community (that’s us!) to tackle the trash. Let’s face it, we’ve got the energy and the passion to get it done!
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Why doesn’t law enforcement give people tickets?
Oh, they do—when they catch someone in the act! But since they can’t be everywhere at once, that’s where we, the Waterway Warriors, come in to defend the environment.
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