Keep Lee County Beautiful rallies community to combat marine debris with ‘Monofilament Madness’
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. wrapped up another successful “Monofilament Madness” cleanup event on Oct. 25, uniting the community in its ongoing mission to protect local waterways from marine debris. Since its inception in 1991, this annual effort has focused on clearing discarded fishing line and other pollutants from Lee County’s mangrove ecosystems.
More than 100 passionate volunteers took to the waters by boat, kayak, and paddleboard from Salty Sam’s Marina to collect litter throughout the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. The team removed thousands of pounds of debris, including fishing line, Styrofoam, netting, and larger discarded items such as a tractor tire and a mailbox. Paddlers carefully maneuvered through mangrove tunnels, retrieving litter and passing it to boat crews for disposal. Additional volunteers launched from the Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel store and combed Fort Myers Beach, adding to the day’s success.
After the hard work, participants gathered at Parrot Key at Salty Sam’s Marina for a well-deserved appreciation lunch and after-party, celebrating their collective dedication to keeping Southwest Florida’s waters pristine.
KLCB remains steadfast in its commitment to environmental stewardship and invites the community to get involved in upcoming cleanup efforts. Donations of any size directly support local initiatives and help protect Lee County’s natural beauty. To contribute or learn more, visit klcb.org.
KLCB extends sincere thanks to its volunteers and generous sponsors who made this event possible including Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel, Sea Tow, Waste Pro, Ron Jons Surf Shop, Surfing Evolution & Preservation Foundation, Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation, Norm’s Beach Parking, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Salty Sam’s Marina, Lee County Parks & Recreation, Lee County Solid Waste, Florida Power & Light, Keep America Beautiful, Keep Florida Beautiful, Refresh Media, Willscot, and TCK.
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. For more information, call 239-334-3488 or visit klcb.org.