[header] How to clean up a stream [title] Choose a location. [step] You should pick a stream that is important to you or your local community and scout it out before hand. You should try to find a portion of stream that is safe and easily accessible by vehicle or foot. 
Keep in mind you will be hauling garbage away, it should be easy to get in and out. Try to start small, you don't want to pick somewhere that is too large to effectively clean.