City of Santa Clarita officials will host the 20th annual River Rally Clean-up and Environmental Expo on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., according to a news release.

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The event will be held in the Santa Clara Riverbed just off Wiley Canyon Rd., near the Via Princessa Bridge.

“Over the past two decades, River Rally has brought thousands of residents together to remove 387,000 pounds of trash and debris from the Santa Clara River,” said Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste. “I invite the entire community to join us as we mark the 20th anniversary of River Rally, and help protect one of California’s last free flowing rivers for generations to come.”

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The deadline to sign up to participate in the event is Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

All participating volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and appropriate clothing for walking in the riverbed.  

Gloves, collection bags, and refreshments will be provided to participants and volunteers will receive a commemorative giveaway (while supplies last).  

In addition to the River Rally clean-up, the event will also feature an Environmental Expo featuring  with vendors offering helpful tips on recycling, air quality, pollution prevention, water quality, open space preservation and wildlife conservation programs in Santa Clarita.  

Nearly half of the Santa Clarita Valley’s water supply travels through the Santa Clara River, which is also home to 14 endangered bird species, six endangered plant species, 57 archeological sites and 12 historical landmarks.

For more information on the 20th Annual River Rally and Environmental Expo, or to sign up to participate, call the River Rally hotline at 661-284-1415 or visit their website.        

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