COASTSWEEP
The Massachusetts Annual Statewide Beach Cleanup
Volunteers throughout Massachusetts turn out in large numbers each September and October for COASTSWEEP, the statewide coastal cleanup sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and coordinated by the Urban Harbors Institute (UHI) of the University of Massachusetts Boston. COASTSWEEP will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2012.
COASTSWEEP is part of the International Coastal Cleanup organized by Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC. Volunteers from all over the world collect marine debris and record the types of trash they collect. This information is then analyzed and used to identify sources of debris and to develop education and policy initiatives to help reduce marine debris globally.
To volunteer for an event, organize your own cleanup, or learn more about COASTSWEEP, see the following links:
- Get Involved - information on how to organize or participate in a cleanup
- Cleanup Lists - a full list of scheduled cleanups for 2012
- About COASTSWEEP - details about and history of COASTSWEEP
- Information for Cleanup Coordinators - detailed information for people who are organizing cleanups
- Sponsorship - details on sponsorship opportunities
- Press Room - the latest news about COASTSWEEP and marine debris
- Marine Debris - information and additional resources on marine debris
- Contact Us - COASTSWEEP contact information
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COASTSWEEP Coordinator Urban Harbors Institute University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston MA 02125 Phone: (617) 287-5570 E-mail: COASTSWEEP@umb.edu Fax: (617) 287-5575 |
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