Keep Lee County Beautiful joins the world’s largest beach cleanup
International Coastal Cleanup returns Sept. 20
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. invites the community to take part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 20, at sites throughout Lee County. Now in its 36th year, the ICC is a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy, with KLCB serving as the local organizer.
Each year, the International Coastal Cleanup mobilizes millions of people across the globe to protect our oceans and waterways by removing harmful trash and debris. Since its launch, more than 18 million volunteers have worked together to collect more than 380 million pounds of litter.
Plastic waste continues to be one of the greatest threats to marine life and ocean health. Yet, every small action matters. Removing a single bottle, straw, or plastic wrapper can help restore cleaner beaches and safer habitats for wildlife.
KLCB encourages both residents and visitors to be part of this movement by volunteering at cleanup sites across the county. Pre-registration is required. Sign up and learn more.
Thank you to the following Coastal Cleanup sponsors for making this event possible:
presenting sponsor – Florida Power & Light, Ocean Conservancy, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Waste Pro, WM, Lee County Parks & Recreation, Lee County Solid Waste, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Keep Florida Beautiful, Keep America Beautiful, City of Fort Myers, The Great Calusa Blueway, Kayak Excursions, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Ron Jons Surf Shop, Florida State Parks, Suncoast Beverages, City of Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation, Levine Orthodontics, zenbusiness, Cemex, Salty Sam’s Marina, Herc Rentals.
About Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc.
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc., established in 1989, is the county’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. This local nonprofit forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments.
More information, or call 239-334-3488.
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Source: KLCB