COASTSWEEP
The Massachusetts Annual Statewide Beach Cleanup
Volunteers throughout Massachusetts turn out in large numbers each year for COASTSWEEP, the statewide beach 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 kicked off its 22nd year at Nantasket Beach in Hull on September 19, 2009. Details can be found here.
COASTSWEEP is part of the International Coastal Cleanup organized by The Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC. Participants all over the world collect marine debris and record the types of trash they collect. This information is then used to help reduce future marine debris problems.
Each year, thousands of COASTSWEEP volunteers take to the beaches, river banks, and seafloor to help remove debris that would otherwise pollute our oceans. The cleanups are organized at each location by a dedicated local coordinator or beach captain. To volunteer for the 2009 event, organize your own cleanup, or to learn more about COASTSWEEP, see the following links:
- Get Involved
- 2009 Cleanups
- About COASTSWEEP
- Information for Local Coordinators
- Sponsorship
- Press Room
If you have additional questions, contact COASTSWEEP Coordinators, Kristin Uiterwyk or Dennis Leigh at:
- Email: COASTSWEEP@umb.edu
- Phone: (617) 287-5570
COASTSWEEP would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors.
2009 Program sponsors included:
Bank of America
Massachusetts Marine Trades Association
Weston Solutions
Tronex
2009 Kickoff sponsors included:
Bank of America
The Department of Conservation and Recreation
The Paragon Carousel
REI
Cape Cod Potato Chips
Dunkin' Donuts