Earth Day Cleanup 2026
Schedule
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Beltzville State Park - PA DCNR | Lehighton, PA
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Come join us for our Annual Earth Day Lake and Shore Cleanup at Beltzville State Park! This is a special opportunity for divers and non-divers to come together, give back to our local environment, and make a positive impact, above and below the surface.
There will be multiple Earth Day Events happening throughout Beltzville State Park on the same day. Activities include:
•Academy of Canine Water Rescue - Meet & Greet
•Friends of Beltzville - Yoga on the beach, Earth Pops for Kids and Afternoon Hike
•Atlantis Aquatics & Fishhead Scuba - Lake & Shore Cleanup and more!
Feel free to explore the park and enjoy all the Earth Day activities while you’re there, there’s something for everyone!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
All divers participating on the Earth Day Cleanup must register for the event by completing the form linked on this event's post.
***Important Diving Regulations***
Scuba diving is prohibited at Beltzville State Park at all other times and without a permit and will be permitted ONLY for this event.
Volunteer Diver Requirements:
•All volunteer divers MUST be certified and register for this event and provide proper certification information
•All divers MUST complete the event liability waiver before participating in any diving activities
•Complete the DCNR Scuba Diving Waiver
•Buddy diving is required (no solo diving) if you don't have a buddy please let us know so we can buddy you with someone
•Dive flag is MANDATORY per buddy team and MUST be displayed at all times while in the water (DSMB/SMB is NOT accepted as a dive flag)
•Cleanup Dive will take place at the Beach Area ONLY (Diving is NOT permitted west of the swimming beach, toward the dam and intake structure for safety reasons).
What to Bring (Divers):
•Personal scuba diving equipment
•Mesh bag for collected debris
•Dive knife or line cutter (recommended)
•Exposure protection recommended: Drysuit or 7mm wetsuit, hood and gloves
Comfort & Amenities
•Light snacks and refreshments will be provided by Fishhead Scuba and Atlantis Aquatics as a thank-you for volunteering for the event.
•Feel free to bring a camping chair and tarp
•Restrooms available on site
•Plenty of grassy space available to relax and hang out between dives.
Let us know if you can make it—we’d love to see you there!
Registration link: https://www.fishheadscuba.com/event-details/adventure-club-earth-day-lake-land-cleanup
Have questions? Contact Dani by email at [email protected] or call (908)370-8839.
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Where is it happening?
Beltzville State Park - PA DCNR, 2950 Pohopoco Dr, Lehighton, PA 18235-8905, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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