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50 Volunteers Save Australia Beach Destroyed by Tourism
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

50 Volunteers Save Australia Beach Destroyed by Tourism

A remote Western Australian beach is being brought back to life by 50 dedicated volunteers who spent their Saturday repairing damage caused by four-wheel drives and summer crowds. The community-led effort shows how locals are fighting to protect their natural treasures without turning away visitors.

ABC Australia2 min read
Northern California Volunteers Restore Coastal Habitats
Planet WinsFeb 1

Northern California Volunteers Restore Coastal Habitats

Hundreds of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves this February to heal Northern California's coastline, one native plant at a time. The Redwood Parks Conservancy and California State Parks are offering free hands-on restoration events across five stunning locations.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
19 Million Volunteers Remove 400M Pounds of Ocean Trash
Acts of KindnessJan 31

19 Million Volunteers Remove 400M Pounds of Ocean Trash

Forty years ago, a simple beach cleanup idea launched a global movement that has mobilized 19 million volunteers across 155 countries. Congress just honored the International Coastal Cleanup's stunning achievement of removing over 400 million pounds of trash from our oceans and waterways.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Chennai Gets Sixth Water Source: Coastal Reservoir
Planet WinsJan 19

Chennai Gets Sixth Water Source: Coastal Reservoir

Chennai is getting a massive new reservoir that will supply 170 million liters of fresh water daily to 1.3 million residents while protecting groundwater. The coastal project will also create new fishing opportunities and restore a historic canal.

The Hindu2 min read