Impact & Results
15 years of organized community action has transformed Jordan Lake's shoreline. Here's the data behind the mission.
By the Numbers
Measurable Change
Regular shoreline cleanups directly reduce runoff-borne trash entering Jordan Lake — protecting the water supply for 600,000 Triangle-area residents.
residents protected
Protected shoreline and buffer zones support nesting birds, native fish, and the wetland ecosystem that depends on a clean lake.
wildlife species documented
Schools, scout troops, corporate teams, and individual citizens united around Jordan Lake — building civic identity through stewardship.
partner organizations
Our Journey
A small group of concerned Triangle-area residents formed Clean Jordan Lake to tackle the growing trash crisis on Jordan Lake's unmanaged shoreline miles.
Formalized the Adopt-a-Shoreline program, allowing individuals, families, and organizations to steward specific lake segments year-round.
Formal partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers expanded legal access to restricted shoreline areas and provided equipment support for cleanups.
A defining milestone — over 500 organized cleanup events completed, with thousands of volunteers engaged across the Jordan Lake watershed.
Cumulative volunteers surpassed 10,000 — demonstrating the depth of community investment in Jordan Lake's future.
Celebrating 15 years of impact: 20,000+ bags of trash removed, 5,000+ tires cleared, and a thriving network of partner organizations committed to a cleaner lake.
Every cleanup, every donation, every volunteer hour adds to the impact Jordan Lake deserves.
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