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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.
Hernando County is rallying volunteers to clean its coastline for the 11th straight year, with hundreds expected to join the waterway restoration effort. The community event welcomes everyone from kayakers to divers to help protect Florida's coastal treasures.
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.
Volunteers across Southwest Michigan will gather at Lake Michigan beaches this month to mark 35 years of removing plastic pollution from Great Lakes shorelines. The Alliance for the Great Lakes is making it easy for anyone to join the effort or even lead their own cleanup event.
Melbourne, Florida is rallying volunteers for the 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup on September 19, joining a global movement to protect vulnerable waterways. The free three-hour event welcomes everyone from kayakers to families ready to make a difference.
After Fourth of July celebrations, Oregon volunteers will gather to clean beaches from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares and enjoy fresh local oysters as a thank you. The July 5th event combines environmental protection with community celebration.
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.
Hundreds of Utah County residents are signing up to stop trash before it reaches the Jordan River in a free monthly cleanup event. The March 14 gathering in Saratoga Springs gives families an easy way to protect 50 miles of vital watershed.