International Coastal Cleanup - 25th Anniversary!
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Volunteer Opportunities!
The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is
the world's largest, one-day volunteer effort to clean up the marine environment. Every
September, volunteers from over 100 countries descend on local beaches, rivers, lakes and
canals to show their commitment to cleaner waterways. The Ocean Conservancy, the world's largest
organization focusing exclusively on the health of the marine environment, has sponsored
this annual event for the past 25 years.
In our state, the ICC is much more than just removing trash. By using detailed,
standardized data cards, volunteers gather valuable
information about the types and sources of debris found. Analyzed and tracked year by
year, this information serves as a powerful tool for educating the public, influencing
public policy, and effecting positive behavioral change on the part of individuals,
organizations, and communities.
The collection of this data by cleanup volunteers of
all ages and the resulting report prepared by The Ocean Conservancy is used in the
following ways:
- To raise awareness of the quantities and types of marine debris;
- To determine the various sources of marine debris;
- To evaluate the impact of marine debris on wildlife and habitat;
- To assist in the enforcement of regulations against illegal dumping;
- To influence industries that manufacture products that cause harm to the marine
environment.
Palm Beach County participates in the ICC due to the efforts of Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. (KPBCB),
a non-profit that coordinates the local event. Palm Beach County volunteers
will clean sites from Boca Raton to Tequesta and will receive free t-shirts (while
supplies last) to commemorate the event and their efforts.
Volunteers should pre-register and get additional information
by contacting the volunteer coordinator below for the site they're
interested in, or KPBCB by phone at (561) 686-6646 or by email at keeppbc@bellsouth.net . Report times for most
sites is 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Community Service hours are given!
Please read
volunteer guidelines
View
last year's International Coastal Cleanup 2009
Result
Email Keep Palm Beach County
Beautiful if your group is interested in doing a cleanup in your area or call (561)
686-6646.
2010 Local Sponsors:
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