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WHAT: Join the International Coastal Cleanup at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference. We will divide into small teams to pick up trash in the streets and waterfront around our aquarium, and record what we find. The data will be included in the Ocean Conservancy's annual report on marine debris. All participants will enjoy free parking, and admission to the Aquarium after the cleanup!
WHERE: Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. We will be meeting by the front entrance of the Aquarium. Parking can be found here. Be sure to save your parking ticket to get validated for the day! This site is also accessible by RIPTA routes: 14, 60, 63, 64, 231 Flex, and hop-on-hop-off routes 67 and 68.
PREPARE:
- The data is what makes ICC special! Download the Clean Swell App so you can be ready to record what your group picks up. Paper data cards will be provided as well.
- Review our ICC QUICK TIPS document for detailed data collection instructions.
- Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!
- Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).
- Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.
- Plan time to shower and change afterward.
- Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.
Registration notes:
- Pre-registration is required.
- Age requirements: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. See youth volunteering for more information.
- Signing up as a team? See our Team Signup page for helpful information!
- If the cleanup is full, join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.
Need documentation of service hours? We provide confirmation letters upon request! Just ask your cleanup leader at the end of the event.
Any questions or difficulty registering? Contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org. We want you on our team!
