Thousands of volunteers in four states will fan out Sept. 29 to clean up trash and debris along the Connecticut River and its tributaries in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, during the Connecticut River Watershed Council’s 16th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup.

“It’s not too late to join one of over 50 registered groups by going to our website,” Jacqueline Talbot, CRWC’s cleanup coordinator, said in a news release. “If you don’t find a group in your area accepting new cleanup volunteers or want to go out on your own, just download our trash tally form and let us know what you picked up.”

There are groups spanning the watershed in Connecticut, from Enfield, Suffield, the Farmington Valley to West Hartford, Middletown and all the way down the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the end of which eventually feeds the mighty Connecticut River into Long Island Sound.

“This year we have a particular need for divers willing to join us in the cleanup effort, assisting with a large submerged trash site in the Wethersfield, Connecticut area,” said Talbot. Certified divers interested in volunteering can contact CRWC directly at cleanup@ctriver.org or (860) 704-0057.

Those planning to volunteer should register by today to receive supplies and other information. The watershed council welcomes donations, such as heavy-duty work gloves and trash bags. To help cover the costs of the cleanup, donors may visit: www.ctriver.org. For information, visit: cleanup@ctriver.org or call Talbot at: (860) 704-0057.