- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
September Adopt-a-Beach/International Coastal Cleanup Day!
ORGANIZATION: ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
The effects of climate change are readily visible in the Great Lakes. Although water levels and temperatures naturally vary, the shifts we have seen recently have been extreme. We have had record-breaking flooding and heat waves, which pose a great threat to our public and environmental health. These conditions make it that much easier for debris to get washed down into the Great Lakes.
Every year more than 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes, and that number is likely to grow even higher considering that plastic production is expected to quadruple in the next ten years. This increase in plastic production, paired with the extreme weather shifts we are seeing, make this year’s September Adopt-a-Beach(tm) campaign more important than ever.
Volunteers who participate in September Adopt-a-Beach(tm) not only remove debris; they also record their findings to help further education and guide decision-making. Tackling litter and plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is no small task, but together we can make a difference. Last year, more than 14,000 volunteers picked up over 18 tons of litter as part of 900 cleanups around the region. 87% of the litter found was plastic.
Please consider joining our annual September Adopt-a-Beach(tm) campaign, which runs from September 21 st*. This campaign is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, so you’ll be joining millions of people caring for their local shorelines all over the world. You can sign-up as a team leader or join an existing beach cleanup by visiting www.greatlakesadopt.org. If you have questions or need help registering please don’t hesitate to contact us at adoptabeach@greatlakes.org. Hope to see you on the beach!
*Note: Although this event is scheduled for September 21 st, dates, times, and locations may vary. You can choose to lead or join an event any date, time, or beach.
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About ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES
Location:
150 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601, US
Mission Statement
The Alliance for the Great Lakes works to protect the Great Lakes for today and tomorrow. We involve tens of thousands of people each year in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research to ensure the lakes are healthy and safe for all.
Description
The Alliance for the Great Lakes works out front, and behind the scenes, to protect the lakes. Recent successes include:
- Championed federal ban on microbeads in personal care products like face wash and toothpaste, preventing the tiny plastic particles from entering the Great Lakes;
- Released groundbreaking report calling for permanent separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent inter-basin transfer of Asian carp and other invasive species;
- Advocated for the historic Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact to keep Great Lakes water in the lakes, and won significant protections for the lakes in the Compact’s first test, a diversion application by Waukesha, Wisc.;
- Won a historic cleanup goal for Lake Erie, which is plagued each year by toxic algal blooms, when the governors of Ohio and Michigan joined the premier of Ontario to commit to a 40% reduction in nutrients into the lake by 2025;
- Connected nearly 60,000 students with hands-on Great Lakes learning through our Great Lakes In My World curriculum; and
- Involved nearly 15,000 volunteers in the Adopt-a-Beach program last year, cleaning up beaches, collecting valuable data, and building pride in the Great Lakes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3631 E 2nd StSuperior, WI 54880
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
- Disaster Cleanup
- Advocacy
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 hours, flexible