Coastal Cleanup Crusade: Roanoke Island
January 20, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Join the Federation on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a debris cleanup of the Federation’s adopted roadsides and adjacent areas. Looking for some highway heroes to help pave the way for a debris free start to the year!
Participants will meet at a central location to check in with staff and pick up supplies at the Vista Creek Event Venue along the Federation’s Adopted Highway NC 345. We will then work in small groups and divide up to cover different areas. Remember to bring water, a snack and any medications you may need. Please dress appropriately for the weather as this entire event will take place outdoors. Sturdy shoes for walking in wet, uneven areas are also recommended, especially boots. Trash bags, gloves and other clean up materials will be provided.
This project is part of the Federation’s overall effort to ensure the North Carolina coast is free of marine debris. Establishing an annual paid program for marine debris removal – including crab pots – is a key objective of the N.C. Marine Debris Action Plan, which will be underway in this same timeframe.
The Federation will be working on other preventative strategies in the coming year, including building coastal docks and piers to improve and create more resilient construction standards. We need your help putting this plan into action to prevent and remove marine debris and inspire community involvement. Hope you can join us!
If you plan to attend, please register so we can plan supplies accordingly.
For more information on how the federation plans to tackle marine debris visit, here.
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The North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its programs or activities.