Who is ready for the Coastal Cleanup?
Are you ready for the Coastal Cleanup?
The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup is worldwide effort where people can think globally and act locally to help protect our water, a precious resource for the health and well being of humans and animals alike. This is an opportunity for volunteers to not only remove debris from our land and waterways but also become citizen scientists, recording data that will be used to change policies around the world. Will you join us?
KCB has been involved for over 20 years! Last year we were very excited that the Coastal Cleanup in Charlotte County brought out 467 volunteers, who spent 893 hours cleaning up 4,530 lbs. of marine and waterway debris and then Hurricane Ian hit. Many folks in our community have spent hours and hours trying to remove all of the hurricane debris and as we all know, it is a long process! We have made so many friends along the way and we are looking forward to continuing to work together to bring our shoreline and waterways back to their pristine condition! Signup below!
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 21st or choose a date your friends and family prefer!
Time: On September 21st from 8 am to noon or choose a date and time convenient for your group!
Who: Anyone who can pick up litter or help beautify our community!
Fee: This is a free community event open to everyone!
The first 500 to register will get a free t-shirt!
Locations will be added as they come onboard!
August 24th
Englewood Beach 8:00 - noon 2100 N Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 (Completed!)
September 9th
Cedar Point Environmental Park 8;30 - 10:30 - 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224 (Completed!)
September 14th
Stump Pass State Park 7:30 - noon 900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223 (Completed!)
September 21st
Ponce Park Beach 8:00 - noon 3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Downtown Bait and Tackle 9:00 - noon 120 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Boats!!!
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park 9:00 - 10:00 1000 S McCall Road, Englewood, FL 34223
Coral Creek Fishing Pier Kayaks and Boats Cleanup (Postponed till Oct. or Nov.!)
November 9th
Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill Details coming! 9700 SW Riverview Cir, Lake Suzy, FL 34269
Ponce Park 8:00 - noon 3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
More places and dates will be added shortly!
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. Pick up will be by appointment!. 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.
