Who is ready for the Coastal Cleanup?
History
The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago, when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The movement was catalyzed by the passion and spirit of two committed individuals. Back in 1986, Linda Maraniss moved to Texas from Washington, DC, where she had been working for Ocean Conservancy. She’d been inspired by the work her Ocean Conservancy colleague Kathy O’Hara was doing on a groundbreaking report called Plastics in the Ocean: More than a Litter Problem that would be published the next year.
Linda and Kathy reached out to the Texas General Land Office, local businesses and other dedicated ocean-lovers, and planned what would become Ocean Conservancy’s first Cleanup. They asked volunteers to go beyond picking up trash and record each item collected on a standardized data card in order to identify ways to eliminate ocean trash in the future.
The Cleanup has grown immensely in the 30 years since Linda and Kathy’s first Cleanup. Volunteers from states and territories throughout the U.S. and more than 100 countries come together each year and participate in a Cleanup event.
KCB has been involved for over 20 years! Come join us!
With our passion for protecting the planet and our local waterways, Keep Charlotte Beautiful is proud to pledge our support and participate in the global movement by organizing a Coastal Cleanup on Charlotte County’s shorelines.
Event Details
Where: Beaches, canals, ponds, and waterways throughout the county
Please note! Approximately 80% of litter that is on our roads, ends up in our waterways. Please consider other areas for cleanup than just our beaches! Roadways near canals are great places to start!
When: Our official date will be September 17th or choose a date your friends and family prefer!
Time: On September 17th from 8 am to noon.
Who: Anyone who can pick up litter or help beautify our community!
Fee: This is a free community event open to everyone!
The first 800 to register will get a free t-shirt!
Current Locations List ( As more open up, they will be listed.)
September 17th, 2022
- Englewood Beach - Site Captain Rachel Wells - Meet at the pavilion near the playground at 9:00
- Laishley Marina near Downtown Bait and Tackle - #TeamSeas Cleanup - Meet between 8:30 - 9:00 Looking for low draft boats to assist in the cleanup under the I 75 Bridge
September 24th, 2022
- Coral Creek Fishing Pier - Site Captain Sheri Leibman, Florida Girl Eco-Adventures - Meet in the parking lot at 8:00
October 22nd, 2022
- Stump Pass Cleanup – Site Captains Lori, Carol and Karen – Meet in the parking lot near the ranger Station at 8:00
International Coastal Cleanup
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Contact Information
Sponsorships available-$100 gets your logo on the back of the shirt. Logos due by August 15th.
The Fine Details
KCB will provide safety and collection supplies for your cleanup. The supply pickup will be at 25550 Harbor View Rd., Suite 2 on September 12th from 9-5. Your group lead will pick up the supplies. Email Rhonda.Harvey@charlottecountyfl.gov. if you have any questions.
Cleanup reports need to be turned in within one week of your cleanup. We can’t brag on what you did, if you don’t send in your reports.
