Press Release
SAVE THE DATE – YOU ARE INVITED TO THE SAN ANTONIO ‘GREENWAY CLEANUP’ – THIS EARTH DAY
April 15, 2025
San Antonio, TX (April 15, 2025) – On Saturday, April 19, 2025, EARTHDAY.ORG and River Aid San Antonio will lead a large-scale cleanup across two of San Antonio’s key downtown greenway spaces: Elmendorf Lake and Indian Creek. From 9:00AM to 12:00PM, over 100 volunteers, local leaders, and environmental advocates will work together to remove waste and plastic pollution from these vital urban ecosystems.
This event is part of EARTH DAY.ORG’s Great Global Cleanup®, a worldwide campaign that mobilizes communities to take action against trash, much of it plastic pollution, to create cleaner communities.
TWO LOCATIONS: April 19th, 9:00 – 12:00 PM. The media is invited to attend both or either event – we have teams deploying from both locations
- Elmendorf Lake (418 Dartmouth St, 78237)
- Indian Creek (5667 Old Pearsall Rd)
For media inquiries, interviews, photos (before and after) or to attend the event and range a meet up- please contact:
Michael Karapetian (EARTHDAY.ORG)
- [email protected]
- Cell 704-619-1119
Charles Blank (River Aid, San Antonio)
- cblank@riveraidsanantonio.org
- Cell 210-332-2492
BACKGROUND: The San Antonio effort specifically targets greenway spaces – which are stretches of open land, often following features like roads and rivers, that are set aside for recreational use, environmental conservation, or biking and walking. Many of the greenway spaces in San Antonio are reclaimed areas of land that have undergone recent transformation—from areas previously impacted by drug activity and chronic pollution to community-focused, vibrant gathering spots for residents.
Despite these improvements, significant trash and waste remains in these areas, threatening both wildlife and public use. The cleanup is an opportunity for local residents to reclaim these patches of land, areas and strengthen the connection between the community and the environment.
“The Great Global Cleanup aims to tackle plastic pollution and drive long-term change. River Aid San Antonio embodies that mission through their work, and we’re proud to partner with them this year,” said Michael Karapetian, The Great Global Cleanup Coordinator at EARTHDAY.ORG.
“San Antonio’s waterways and the connected Greenway Trails are, for many, the only accessible connection to nature. That’s why it’s absolutely essential we steward these spaces — not just to protect them, but to ensure every community sees their value and can continue to enjoy them for generations to come.” said Charles Blank, Founder of River Aid San Antonio.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg has been invited to attend the cleanup and share remarks, alongside community volunteers who will be available to discuss the personal and civic importance of maintaining these spaces.
About River Aid San Antonio:
River Aid San Antonio is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to protecting and revitalizing San Antonio’s waterways and green spaces. Through cleanups, public engagement, and education, the organization empowers residents to take active roles in environmental preservation and urban beautification.
About EARTHDAY.ORG:
Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest environmental movement, mobilizing over a billion people annually to protect the planet and its people. Its flagship campaign, the Great Global Cleanup®, engages volunteers around the world in efforts to reduce waste, restore public spaces, and build cleaner, more resilient communities. Learn more at EARTHDAY.ORG.
For any other EDO media inquiries, interviews, or to attend the event, please contact:
Terran Fielder, [email protected], +1 661 444 4436