A Spring Cleanup volunteer litter pickup event on the Mill Creek Watershed will be held on May 9, 2026, in Bellville, Texas. This event is presented by the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.

The free event will be held at 2245 FM 2429, Bellville, TX, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and is open to the public.

Coordinates for the launch site for the event are 29.896694, -96.254889.

Participants must pre-register by visiting the Mill Creek Partnership Website at  millcreek.tamu.edu or by calling 979-321-5921.

"We invite community members from all backgrounds to join us in cleaning up a portion of Mill Creek. It will be a great opportunity to get outside, connect with neighbors, and have a positive impact on local water quality!" said Annalee Epps, Watershed Coordinator.

The public is encouraged to attend and assist in cleaning up bridge sites in the Mill Creek Watershed. Volunteers will be picking up litter and removing tires at the bridge over Mill Creek at FM 2429. There will also be satellite locations where selected volunteers will be deployed after the initial meeting.

All Cleanup supplies will be provided, including trash bags, trash grabbers, safety vests, and gloves. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Consider wearing a large-brimmed hat and long sleeves to reduce sun exposure.

The Mill Creek Watershed Partnership was established by local stakeholders in 2016 as a response to elevated E. coli levels in Mill Creek. Through free educational programs and outreach events, the partnership seeks to promote the implementation of best management practices by all watershed residents. 

Funding for this effort is provided through a federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant administered by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.
For more information on the Mill Creek Spring Cleanup or the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership, contact Annalee Epps at 979-321-5921, annalee.epps@ag.tamu.edu.

Mill Creek Watershed Partnership Website: millcreek.tamu.edu
Annalee Epps, Watershed Coordinator: 979-321-5921, annalee.epps@ag.tamu.edu.