Keep Lee County Beautiful is the local organizer for the annual International Coastal Cleanup which is Saturday, September 20th this year. The event is being held at 7 sites throughout Lee County including Fort Myers beach.
The Fort Myers Beach location at the Beach Elementary school is already full but more beach locations are expected to be added soon.
This is the 36th year for the ICC, a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy.
Each year the International Coastal Cleanup mobilizes millions of people across the globe to protect our oceans and waterways by removing harmful trash and debris. Since its launch, more than 18 million volunteers have worked together to collect over 380 million pounds of litter—transforming concern into action and setting an inspiring example of environmental stewardship.
Plastic waste continues to be one of the greatest threats to marine life and ocean health. Yet, every small action matters. Removing a single bottle, straw, or plastic wrapper can help restore cleaner beaches and safer habitats for wildlife.