WATERGOAT Gallery
What has WATERGOAT done for communities just like yours? Below are communities cleaning up their waterways, lakes and rivers for their enjoyment now and years to come.
This gallery shows WATERGOAT trash barriers in real settings, including community cleanouts, stormwater channels, floating litter collections and public waterway projects. The photos help demonstrate how debris accumulates at a barrier, how teams access captured material and how local programs can turn routine cleanups into education, prevention and measurable impact.
Every site is different, so the images include a range of locations and installation conditions. Use them to picture what a WATERGOAT program could look like in a neighborhood stream, city canal, retention pond, lake outlet or other waterway where floating trash needs to be stopped before it travels downstream.
Many of these photos also show the practical side of waterway cleanup: debris collected at the edge of the current, volunteers working from safe access points and barriers placed where maintenance can be repeated. That visibility matters for grant reports, sponsors, classroom lessons and public updates because it turns an everyday litter problem into something people can see, measure and help solve.
If your community is considering a WATERGOAT, the gallery can be used as a starting point for planning. Compare the images with your own site, note the water width and access needs, and think about where captured trash could be removed safely. A strong installation is not only about the barrier; it is about the cleanup routine that follows.
Photos can also help your team explain the project to neighbors, elected officials and potential sponsors before a site visit is scheduled. Clear examples make it easier to discuss placement, maintenance responsibilities, expected debris and the community benefits of stopping litter close to its source.