2022 International Coastal Cleanup

[Abby E]

The 2022 International Coastal Cleanup is less than a month away -- September 14th!

Together, we can #SeaTheChange for our ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Dive in to learn exactly how trash affects some of our ocean's most beloved creatures and how your efforts at this year's International Coastal Cleanup can help!

OCEAN CONSERVANCY
For decades, our International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) has galvanized communities worldwide to collect trash that pollutes our waterways, making our coasts cleaner and our ocean healthier. More info: Ocean Conservancy

 

[Abby E]

What: International Coastal Cleanup: Destin
When: Saturday, September 17, 2022
Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

The City of Destin will host the International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17th from 8:00AM until 10:00AM.

2022 Beach Cleanup sites include the following locations: The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, The Crab Trap/James Lee Park, Surf Hut, Norriego Point, Mattie Kelly Park + Joe's Bayou, & Henderson Beach State Park

In order to participate, you must download and read through this Volunteer Waiver and agree to the terms outlined within.

Following the beach cleanup, there will be a post-cleanup breakfast will be available at The Boardwalk, The Crab Trap, and Surf Hut.

All participants are encouraged to provide their own trash bags or buckets, gloves, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. In addition, it is recommended you wear a facemask for your personal safety and the safety of others.

 

[Teresa]

More info:
International Coastal Cleanup Destin Locations

Saltwater Restaurants and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism are excited to host the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 from 8-10 a.m.

Register here: International Coastal Beach Cleanup | Destin Fort Walton Beach Florida

Locations:
• The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island (1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach)
• The Crab Trap/James Lee Park (3500 Scenic HWY 98, Destin, FL)
• The Surf Hut (551 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL)
• Norriego Point (1 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL)
• Mattie Kelly Park & Joe’s Bayou (825 Beach Dr, Destin, FL)
• Henderson Beach State Park (17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL)

READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE: https://myokaloosa.com/sites/default/files/DFWBCleanupRelease.pdf

Participants will receive an event t-shirt (limited quantities, first come, first served) and a post cleanup breakfast will be available free of charge at The Boardwalk, The Crab Trap, and The Surf Hut locations.

 

[Teresa]

LAKE POWELL CLEANUP
Saturday, Sept. 17
8:00am – 12:00pm

The Lake Powell Community Alliance (LPCA) together with St. Andrew Bay Watch (RMA), Friends of Camp Helen State Park and Bay County Audubon invite you to participate in a community effort to clean up Lake Powell.

Sign-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th at the Lake Powell Park [boat ramp behind Publix] or at Camp Helen State Park.

The cleanup will last until noon.

FREE t-shirts will be given to the first 50 volunteers to register! Participate in a 'Chance Drawing' to win some very nice prizes!

We encourage teams to download and use the Ocean Conservancy’s “Clean Swell” app to collect your data. It will keep track of your trash items, log distance traveled, and provide a report of your efforts. Share the results with us when turning in your trash bags and we’ll enter your data in our database. Customary data sheets will be available for those who prefer the old system. Use of the “Clean Swell” app will earn your team one FREE Chance Drawing ticket!! To date we have removed over 27,000 pounds of trash from Lake Powell and her watershed. We are proud to be part of this global effort. It is a fun event for people of all ages who want to help maintain the health of the lake.

After the cleanup we will hold a 'Chance Drawing' to win some very nice prizes! If you or your business would like to offer Prize Donations, please let us know. You will be recognized on our Donor Appreciation Poster displayed at the cleanup and at our LPCA Annual Meeting in December.

This is a great opportunity to bring our community together for a common cause! Participants will be given a choice of areas to clean up with access by walking, wading, boating, or paddling. So, JOIN the TEAM / KEEP it CLEAN – SAFELY!

WHAT TO BRING: closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, grabber, work gloves, water, and snacks. Also consider downloading the Clean Swell app on your smart phone to collect data. (Earn a free drawing ticket if your team uses the app during the clean-up. One per team.)

WE WILL PROVIDE: garbage bags, nitrile gloves, clip boards, pencils, and masks.

Please consider bringing your boat, canoe, kayak or paddleboard and join the armada of cleanup crews! If you do bring your watercraft, please bring required life jackets, whistle, and safety devices.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*
8:00 - 9:00 am -- Sign-in and Orientation
9:00 - 12:00 noon -- Lake Cleanup
11:30-12:00- Trash Weigh-In / Turn in Data cards or App Screen / Pose for Team Photos
12:00 - Chance Drawing
*Please check this page regularly for updates on procedures and schedule modification.

Lake Powell Park - 23104 Lakeview Dr, Panama City Beach

 

[I Bike 30A]

The 2022 International Coastal Cleanup is less than a month away -- September 14th!

Together, we can #SeaTheChange for our ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Dive in to learn exactly how trash affects some of our ocean's most beloved creatures and how your efforts at this year's International Coastal Cleanup can help!

OCEAN CONSERVANCY
For decades, our International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) has galvanized communities worldwide to collect trash that pollutes our waterways, making our coasts cleaner and our ocean healthier. More info: Ocean Conservancy

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Wondering if there are any clean-ups organized for South Walton?! I see your post for Okaloosa and the one for Bay/Lake Powell…any chance we have one in SoWal?

 

[Dawn]

Wondering if there are any clean-ups organized for South Walton?! I see your post for Okaloosa and the one for Bay/Lake Powell…any chance we have one in SoWal?

I haven't seen one for this year. You could start one Home - Ocean Conservancy

Or just head out to the beach and pick up trash!

 

[Teresa]

Wondering if there are any clean-ups organized for South Walton?! I see your post for Okaloosa and the one for Bay/Lake Powell…any chance we have one in SoWal?

Will post any planned events.

 

[SoWal Staff]

The Walton County Tourism Department, along with the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, will once again host an International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) day on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Both residents and visitors are encouraged to participate. Volunteer Beach Ambassador teams will be hosting teams at five South Walton Regional Beach Accesses listed below:

1. Inlet Beach Regional Access, 139 S Orange St., Inlet Beach
2. Santa Clara Regional Access, 3468E Co Hwy 30A, Seagrove
3. Ed Walline Regional Access, 4447 W Co Hwy 30A, Gulf Place
4. Dune Allen Regional Access, 5999 W Co Hwy 30A, Dune Allen
5. Miramar Beach Regional Access, 2375 Scenic Gulf Dr., Miramar Beach

Participants can choose to count their collected debris via the Clean Swell App, available through both the App Store and Google Play. Volunteers may sign in with a Beach Ambassador to ensure that service hours are tracked and counted if needed.

“Ocean trash and plastic pollution are huge threats facing our oceans, marine life, and beaches. The International Coastal Cleanup Day is an opportunity to educate residents and visitors about global Clean Seas initiatives and demonstrate South Walton’s commitment to protecting not only our sea turtles but maintaining the pristine beauty of our sugary white sandy beaches for generations to come,” says Beth Coppedge, founder and president of Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles.

Information about the types of debris collected are communicated to the Ocean Conservancy TIDES Database. This information will provide valuable data to experts and educational programs that work to address the ever-growing problem of ocean litter.

Join the South Walton community in their participation in the world’s largest volunteer effort on behalf of ocean health.

For more information on South Walton’s ICC day please contact Christina Cabral at cabralagain@gmail.com or (615) 232-4700.

For more information on International Coastal Cleanup day 2022, please visit the Ocean Conservancy website at www.oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/icc/

 

[Teresa]

International Coastal Cleanup Day
South Walton

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
Registration Opens @ 8:45 A.M.
Beach Cleanup:@ 9 -11 A.M.

Locations:
Inlet Beach Regional Access: 139 S Orange St., Inlet
Santa Clara Regional Access: 3468 E CO HWY 30A, Seagrove
Ed Wal Line Regional Access: 444 7 W CO HWY 30A, Gulf Place
Dune Allen Regional Beach Access: 5999 W CO HWY 30A
Miramar Beach Regional Access: 2375 Scenic Gulf Drive