Dress appropriately. Close toe shoes required. No flip flops or sandals.
Bring a re-usable water bottle. Water jugs will be provided, drink lots of water.
Don’t bring electronic games, cameras, ipods or anything you don't want to get wet.
A light backpack or “fanny” pack is good for carrying water, snacks, etc.
Stay aware of the members of your group. You must provide your own safety net out there.
Pick a spot as your meeting place. Bring the bagged trash there and discard in a City of Columbia garbage bin or nearest city dumpster.
Don’t try to move extremely heavy or hazardous material.
Never enter the water to retrieve trash or to cool off. If it isn’t readily removable, leave it! The deepest water is often very close to the bank and dirt at the edge can be unstable.
Never walk on a brush pile over the water.
The banks can be really slick! So watch your footing and stay out of the water! The mud can be very deep. Test muddy areas before walking into them and stay with a partner.
Regroup periodically and take a head count.
Be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. If someone shows signs of heat exhaustion, put them in the water immediately and DO NOT LEAVE THEM ALONE. Call 911.
Watch for Poison Ivy, Stinging Nettles and other hurtful plants.
Leave all wildlife alone. They are in their place and you are their guest.
If someone is injured, access the situation. Support the individual in getting back to the meeting location or call 911 if needed.
All groups must follow the Show Me Renewal plan.
Per the CDC, “fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask or socially distance except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial rules and regulations, including local businesses and workplace guidance.” Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals should practice social distancing and wear a mask to protect themselves when interacting with individuals they do not live with or interact with on a regular basis.
If the event involves transportation, masks are still required on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation in the U.S. as well as U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. Masks are therefore recommended for university events using private transportation where there is a mix of individuals who do not live together, e.g. charter bus or vans.
For more information on Covid-19 Vaccines, please visit Mizzou's Vaccine Information page here: Vaccine information // Show Me Renewal (missouri.edu).
I will remain substance-free while participating in all stream team cleanup experiences.
I will remain clothed (including wearing shorts/pants, a shirt, and closed toe shoes) in all public spaces while participating in stream team cleanup service experiences.
I will ensure all trash and debris that are collected during our cleanup are left in a public trash bin or dumpster near our cleanup location.