Ohio River Sweep season is from March 1st to October 31st!
Want to participate in a Sweep, but don’t have a group to plan one with? You can still get involved! Stay tuned, we’ll be updating this page regularly with 2026 Sweeps open to the public as info becomes available.
If you have questions regarding a specific River Sweep event, please contact the organization hosting the event at the info provided below.
WEST VIRGINIA
4/18/26 | 10 am-3 pm | WV Water Research Institute/Ascend WV
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, Morgantown, WV 26505 | Contact: Eliza Siefert | Registration: https://www.ascendportal.info/event-details/3rd-annual-mon-river-sweep
5/2/26 | 1 -5 pm | Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge
George Street Bridge into Middle Island, St. Mary’s WV. (Exact location to be determined.) |Contact : Hunt Brawley | Registration: www.fws.gov
5/3/26 | 1 -5 pm | Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge
George Street Bridge into Middle Island, St. Mary’s WV. (Exact location TBD.) |Contact : Hunt Brawley | Registration: www.fws.gov