Delaware Coastal Cleanup Is This Weekend
The annual event has been happening for 35 years. The Delaware Coastal Cleanup is this weekend on Saturday.
According to the DNREC website “Trash on our beaches and in our waterways isn’t just unsightly – it’s also potentially dangerous to marine life and in some cases harmful to water quality. The annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup offers volunteers an opportunity to help make a difference for Delaware’s shoreline and waterways while joining an international effort to clean up the world’s waters.”
The giant event will take place this Saturday September 17th from 9 a.m. to noon. The state will have 41 different sites for volunteers to gather and clean.
Volunteers will have a few options for the cleanup this weekend and beyond. You can voluntarily report your cleanup numbers on September 17th, the MASSIVE statewide cleanup event, or report your yearly cleanup totals.
These numbers are then put into a database of information about trash cleaned from Delaware beaches, communities, natural areas, parks, and other public spaces. You can submit your cleanup results here.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control suggest doing the following year round to keep waterways clean:
“Pick up trash near your home to keep your neighborhood clean.
Follow a carry-in/carry out plan and take all trash with you when visiting outdoor spaces, like Delaware State Parks, wildlife areas, and reserves, or county and local parks.
Pack a disposable bag and rubber gloves when you take a walk, go for a hike, go hunting or fishing, etc. to collect and carry out trash you find along the way.
Recycle applicable items through in-home recycling or designated drop-off locations. Learn more at de.gov/recycling.”
For more information on how to volunteer and do your part click here.
The annual event has been happening for 35 years. The Delaware Coastal Cleanup is this weekend on Saturday.
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