International Coastal Cleanup at Bill Baggs State Park

Scientists estimate that 11 million metric tons of plastic enters our ocean every year on top of the estimated 200 million metric tons that currently circulate through our marine environments. These plastics not only threaten marine life, but can also impact us. We depend on the ocean for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Making a difference for our ocean is easy. The International Coastal Cleanup has brought together more than 18 million people from 150 countries and counting, to be part of the world's largest volunteer effort to protect the ocean. Volunteers have collected over 380 million pounds of trash along our coastlines and waterways! Will you join us this year?

Ocean Conservancy's 2024 Miami International Coastal Cleanup event is on Sunday, September 29th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Join us at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Area A to remove debris from the beach before it reaches the ocean. Refreshments and supplies will be provided, including sun screen and bug spray. We recommend all volunteers wear closed-toe shoes!

Volunteers will recieve a free t-shirt and reusable cup (while supplies last).

Don't forget the Data! The information collected about the trash removed incredibly valuable for finding long term solutions for trash free seas. Be a part of the solution: download our Clean Swell app before the cleanup to keep track of the trash you collect!

Register for this free event with Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/ICCMiami2024

Getting There
The cleanup will take place at the pavilion closest to the beach access in Area A. The entrance to the parking lot is the first left as you are driving through the park.

Parking
If you plan to drive to the event, free parking will be available for volunteers in Area A alongside the pavilions. Please inform the parking booth attendant that you are there for a cleanup. When you arrive, look for the Ocean Conservancy signage. Staff members will be there to register volunteers on arrival.

Weather
We will keep you notified of the event's status via email if inclement weather seems probable. If it rains, we'll likely proceed, unless there is a chance of thunder and/or lightening. Make sure to check your email in the days leading up to the event for updates from us.

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