Coastal Cleanup – January 13, 2018

About the Event

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone that participated in the coastal cleanup! We had over 40 volunteers help clean up the causeway.

875 pounds of trash were collected, including almost 10 pounds of cigarette butts and straws alone (enough to fill a 5-gallon bucket).

“Birds of Prey” Environmental Awareness and Coastal Cleanup

Come out to kick off our “Birds of Prey” Weekend! Seabirds are frequently affected by marine debris by ingesting it or becoming entangled. Join our efforts in cleaning up trash along the Memorial Causeway.

Time: 8:00am – 10:00am (Check – in starts at 7:45am)

Parking: is available at a lot located at: 127 Island Way Clearwater, FL 33767

Please note: parking will not be available in Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s parking garage.

• Cleanup supplies will be provided
• Refillable water station will be available
• Prizes
• Refreshments

Don’t forget to bring:

• Refillable water bottle
• Sunblock
• Hat/Sunglasses
• Closed toed shoes
• Insect repellent
• Container to collect trash

Help us “Go Green” by reducing the use of single use plastic trash bags. Bring your own trash collection container (5-gallon bucket, plastic cat litter container, or large basket).

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Annabelle Cartwright at acartwright@cmaquarium.org