The Montana Raft Co./Glacier Guides has been hosting "Rafting For Refuse", the annual River Clean Up, since 1997. Every year on the 3rd Saturday of June, we clean up trash at the public river access points and along the river corridor on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River.

Montana Raft Co/Glacier Guides provides all of the necessary rafting equipment, expert guides and staff to coordinate the day. Volunteers meet at 9:30 am at the Montana Raft Co./Glacier Guides office located on US Hwy. 2, 1.5 miles west of West Glacier. After gearing up, you'll be divided into smaller groups and shuttled to various river access points. We pick up the river put-ins, float the river, stopping to pick up refuse, and then scour the take-out for more trash. Rafting For Refuse has never been so much fun! It's a short shuttle back to the Montana Raft office for volleyball and a complimentary barbecue. The BBQ begins around 2 pm. Encourage your friends and family to come along and make this annual event another great success! It's recommended that volunteers bring work gloves and a water bottle. To join as a volunteer (ages 12 and up), please contact the Montana Raft Co./Glacier Guides at 387-5555 or email info@glacierguides.com.

Montana Raft Co./Glacier Guides, Inc. has always promoted a strong environmental message, with an emphasis on Leave No Trace ethics and energy conservation. During the river clean-up, your guides will provide information and insight into issues facing our river system and national park. Exposure and participation in the River Clean Up is even more important in light of growing river use, development pressure, and the expansion of mining at the headwaters of the Flathead River. Come on out and help us to preserve our rivers for generations to come!