Long Beach Doubles Beach Cleanup Sites for 42nd Year
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.
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Long Beach Invites Residents to Independence From Litter
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.
Long Beach Doubles Cleanup Sites for Coastal Celebration
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.
Long Beach Tackles 2,000 Tons of River Trash Yearly
Long Beach is teaming up with LA County and a Dutch ocean cleanup nonprofit to stop thousands of tons of trash from flowing into its beaches and waterways each year. The city just approved a partnership that could transform how Southern California protects its coastline.
Long Branch Launches Beach Cleanup Stations at 2 Beaches
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.
Long Beach Cuts Emergency Response Times by 30 Seconds
Long Beach, California slashed ambulance response times by 30 seconds and nearly eliminated periods without available emergency vehicles. The fire department's strategic expansion means help arrives faster when every second counts.
Free Opera at Long Beach Aquarium Champions Ocean Kindness
Long Beach Opera is bringing a free family opera about courage and ocean conservation to the Aquarium of the Pacific. The 30-minute show tells the story of a brave girl who saves a sick whale from pollution.
Long Beach Volunteers Share 4,000 Handwritten Love Notes
Volunteers walked through downtown Long Beach handing strangers paper hearts with personal messages of kindness and hope. Christian Outreach in Action's fourth annual "Spread the Love" event brought encouragement to thousands on Valentine's Day weekend. #
Wilson Beach Volleyball Wins 4th Straight League Title
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.
Palm Beach Volunteers Remove 78 Pounds of Beach Trash
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.
Long Beach Adds Solar EV Chargers That Need No Grid
Long Beach, California is installing six new EV chargers that run entirely on solar power and battery storage, no electrical grid required. The move helps the city cut costs and emissions while expanding charging capacity without straining existing infrastructure.
Palm Beach's Turtle Tuesday Hits 20 Years of Beach Cleanups
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.
Palm Beach Volunteers Clear Beaches in National Cleanup
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.
Palm Beach Volunteers Clear 78 Pounds of Beach Trash
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.
East End Mobilizes Thousands for Beach Cleanup Saturday
Across Long Island's East End, thousands of volunteers will hit the beaches this Saturday for the 37th Annual International Coastal Cleanup. Five state parks and a dozen community groups are teaming up to protect marine life and keep shorelines beautiful.
240-Pound Sea Turtle Gets Life-Saving Care in Long Beach
A massive green sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper after rescuers pulled her from a California river tangled in fishing line. The Aquarium of the Pacific needs $50,000 to fund her surgeries and recovery.
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Tiny Mexican Island Named World's Best Beach for 2026
A barely kilometer-long island off Mexico's coast just earned the title of World's Best Beach from TripAdvisor. Isla Pasión beat thousands of beaches worldwide with its turquoise waters and protected natural beauty.
Myrtle Beach's SkyWheel Launches Community Cleanup Program
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.
Hundreds Clean Miami Beach After July 4th Gets Messy
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.
Rockaway Beach Cleanup Brings Community Together June 6
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.
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