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When powerful waves swept a 10-year-old boy off his feet at Seabright Beach, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams didn't hesitate. His dramatic rescue went viral, but for Ryder, it was just another day on the job. #
Volunteers across Palm Beach County spent their Saturday morning cleaning beaches and waterways, pulling 78 pounds of litter from one coastal stretch alone. The effort was part of a nationwide movement to restore natural spaces and protect local wildlife.
Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.
Over 950 volunteers removed 2,400 pounds of trash from Long Beach shores last year in just three hours. Now the city is doubling cleanup locations to keep the momentum going.
Volunteers of all ages teamed up on a weekend morning to remove 78 pounds of litter from Palm Beach's coastline. The community cleanup celebrated the Great American Cleanup and brought neighbors together for their local environment.
What started as a small team-building activity in 2006 has become a two-decade movement protecting sea turtles along Palm Beach's shores. Volunteers have removed over 14,000 pounds of debris while safeguarding critical nesting habitats.
A New Jersey city is turning every beach visit into a chance to help the environment with free cleanup buckets at major beach entrances. The idea came from a local resident who spotted the concept in Florida and emailed her mayor.
After July 4th celebrations, Long Beach is hosting a community beach cleanup to restore six miles of coastline. The drop-in event welcomes volunteers to show civic pride while protecting ocean wildlife.
A beloved beachfront attraction is turning its 15th anniversary into action with a new program bringing locals together to protect the coastline. The SkyWheel Myrtle Beach launched SkyWheel Cares with its first community beach cleanup this week.
The day after Independence Day is historically the dirtiest beach day of the year, but hundreds of Miami Beach volunteers weren't having it. Armed with trash bags and determination, they removed thousands of pounds of litter to protect ocean life.
Long Beach is inviting volunteers to clean up 10 coastal locations this September, doubling last year's effort to celebrate 50 years of California's landmark coastal protection law. Last year, 950 volunteers removed over 2,375 pounds of beach debris in just three hours.
Hundreds of volunteers will gather at Rockaway Beach this Saturday to kick off World Ocean Day with a massive coastal cleanup. The event unites Beach.com and a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through ocean stewardship.
Dozens of volunteers turned out for Daytona Beach's Ocean Day cleanup on Saturday, hauling away at least 120 pounds of debris from the coastline. A second cleanup event is already scheduled for Sunday at nearby New Smyrna Beach.
Over 1,000 people have signed up to clean Venice Beach in what organizers hope will become the world's largest beach cleanup event. Six nonprofits are teaming up to prove that environmental action can be fun, not just dutiful.
The Wilson Bruins beach volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive Moore League championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over Long Beach Poly. The win showcases a young program that's built a winning culture while staying humble about their success.
Panama City Beach is hosting a free beach cleanup on April 25 to protect sea turtles and wildlife from harmful debris. Last year's event drew 25+ volunteers who cleared trash from half a mile of shoreline.
A teenage lifeguard battled through dangerous surf at Seabright Beach to rescue a young boy struggling in massive waves. The dramatic rescue, captured on camera, reminds beachgoers to respect ocean conditions while celebrating the courage of trained professionals.
A teenage lifeguard refused to let go during his first-ever rescue, saving a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at a California beach. The father calls it a miracle.
A teenage lifeguard fought through massive waves to rescue a young boy caught in dangerous surf at a Santa Cruz beach. Video captured the dramatic moment as the hero refused to give up, even when bystanders were knocked back by the powerful water.
Students spent their Saturday picking up trash along Pompano Beach in a cleanup event designed to teach kids environmental responsibility and community pride. Two youth organizations teamed up to show children how protecting nature can become a lifelong passion.
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