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
Buckley Island (Meet at Refuge Center or Williamstown Boat Ramp for ferry) | Registration Contact: Hunt Brawley | Website: https://friendsoftheohioriverislands.org and https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ohio-river-islands/visit-us
5/3/26 | 1 -5 pm | Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge
George Street Bridge into Middle Island, St. Mary’s, WV (meet at St. Mary’s Marina (617 Riverside Dr, St. Mary’s, WV) | Registration Contact: John Dennis| Website: https://friendsoftheohioriverislands.org and https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ohio-river-islands/visit-us