International Coastal Cleanup this Saturday in Franklin County

International Coastal Cleanup in Franklin County

Co-sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Apalachicola Riverkeeper, and
Franklin County Departments of Parks & Recreation and Solid Waste &

Recycling

Saturday, September 15, 8:30-11:30am

What: Apalachicola Riverkeeper, along with the Franklin County Departments of Parks & Recreation and Solid Waste & Recycling, is co-sponsoring the Ocean Conservancy’s 31st
Annual International Coast Cleanup, the world's largest volunteer effort to help protect our
oceans, lakes and rivers. In Franklin County last year, 388 volunteers, ages 5 to 75+, collected
3.5 tons of trash from the local beaches, bay, gulf, and river. Each year, volunteers not only
remove trash from the environment but also record what they collect in order to develop ways to
deter these trash problems in the future.
When/Where: Saturday, September 15, from 8:30am to 11:30am at 17 locations in Franklin
County and an 18 th location at Saint Vincent NWR. The 10 locations below
need volunteers. We provide trash bags, T-shirts, gloves, water, snacks, and
data cards. Volunteers should bring sunscreen, bug spray, protective clothing,
and sturdy shoes.

Cleanup Locations and Where to Meet:

Apalachicola: 10’ Hole Battery Park – under the bridge
Apalachicola – Abercrombie Landing – 12 th Street out about 4 miles
Bald Point State Park: 146 Box Cut Rd, Alligator Point
Carrabelle: City Pavilion on Marine Street
Carrabelle: Carrabelle Beach Across from RV park
Eastpoint: Downtown Pavilion Area on HWY 98
Eastpoint: Marion Millender Park – off Patton St.
Lanark Beach: Public Access Pt. – Arizona St. south of Hwy 98
St. George Island: Downtown Lighthouse Park – in front of lighthouse
St. George Island State Park: Check-in at Park Gate (appropriate for adults)

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