Our Earth Day cleanup proved to have a positive impact at Marine Avenue Beach and surrounding areas along the Cliff Walk in Newport. In less than two hours, 91 volunteers removed 260 pounds of marine debris. Our efforts were not confined to Marine Avenue Beach, as we ventured out to Bailey’s Beach, Spouting Rock Road, Rovenski Park, and the fields of Salve Regina University. The litter mainly consisted of consumer based trash as oppose to lobster traps or ropes. This realization can be leveraged to amplify the importance of changing our behaviors on land to improve ocean health.

Earth Day marked our last weekend cleanup until September. Throughout the summer, we host a beach cleanup every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at second beach, as part of our After5 Clean program. These events are likely to promote environmental stewardship and inspire others to take action today so future generations can enjoy ocean activities. For more information, please contact us via e-mail!