Shoreline Cleanup

From plastic straws to coffee lids, everything we throw away ends up somewhere. If it doesn’t make it to a landfill, it will find its way to waterways like rivers, lakes and oceans. It really doesn’t belong there – animals can mistake that junk for food and they can get tangled up in it too. Spend some time this June making a body of water near you a cleaner environment for the animals that live there with your own shoreline cleanup. 

• A body of water. Choose a lake, river, stream or ocean shoreline that you’d like to clean up. If the waterway is big, decide on a smaller area you want to tidy up.

• A date. Pick a time for your shoreline cleanup so you can let people know when the fun will begin.

• Volunteers. You’ll need some help to get the job done.

• Closed toe shoes and thick fabric gloves. These will protect your hands and feet. If you see things like broken glass or sharp metal, be sure to pick these items up with thick gloves. 

• Sunscreen. Don’t forget to protect your skin from the sun!

• Water (in case you get thirsty).  

• A first aid kit.

• Garbage bags and recycle bags.

• Plastic Bottles

• Food Wrappers

• Lids

• Cups

• Plates

• Forks

• Knives

• Straws

• Spoons

• Plastic Bottle Caps

• Paper Materials

• Plastic Bags

• Straws and Stirrers

• Foam Material

• Beverage Cans

• Rope

• Papers