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Nine Lord Baltimore Lions Club volunteers spent a sunny September morning cleaning South Inlet State Shoreline Park as part of Delaware's largest annual beach cleanup. The environmental service project reflects Lions Clubs International's commitment to protecting our planet.
Global Ports Holding rallied 350 volunteers across its worldwide network to collect 11 tons of coastal waste on International Coastal Cleanup Day. The effort united cruise companies, local groups, and port workers in 30 hours of beach cleanups while gathering critical marine pollution data.
Thousands of volunteers spent Saturday removing trash from more than 60 beaches and waterways across Los Angeles County in the 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day. The community-powered effort collected an estimated 19,000 pounds of debris last year and continues growing as part of a global movement to protect marine life.
Hundreds of volunteers across Jacksonville are gearing up for Saturday's International Coastal Cleanup, where they'll join millions worldwide protecting beaches and waterways. Last year's local effort pulled nearly 10,000 pounds of debris from Northeast Florida's shores.
Thousands of Los Angeles County residents are gearing up for the 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day this Saturday, continuing a powerful tradition that has pulled more than 2 million pounds of trash from local waterways. Last year alone, nearly 7,000 volunteers collected over 20,000 pounds of debris from 70 locations across the county.
A beloved stretch of Oregon coastline is getting some tender loving care from local volunteers who want everyone to join in. The Netarts-Oceanside community is hosting a beach cleanup event on September 19 to restore their shores after a busy summer season.
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.
Hundreds of Greenwich residents will gather September 19 to remove trash from their shoreline, joining a global movement to protect our oceans. Their efforts will contribute to worldwide pollution data that helps scientists solve ocean health challenges.
A coastal village in Tamil Nadu transformed from disaster victim to climate champion. Killai built India's first complete climate-resilient village using mangroves, solar power, and community action.
A federal judge stopped construction on a 14-tower tourist complex threatening coastal wetlands in Yucatán, marking the third major environmental win this year. Local residents and activists celebrated the victory for protected species and ancestral lands.
Millions of volunteers worldwide are gearing up for the International Coastal Cleanup on September 19th, and Lee County, Florida is joining the fight against ocean litter. For 37 years, this community has shown up to protect its beaches and marine life.
Scientists in New Jersey are testing a breakthrough approach to rescue coastal marshes from rising seas, offering hope for ecosystems that protect millions of birds, fish, and coastal communities. The Scotch Bonnet Island project could become a model for saving wetlands worldwide. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════