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PICKING UP THE PIECES ON CONNECTICUT'S BEACHES
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A major eyesore along Connecticut’s coastline is the litter that beach crowds leave behind each summer. Fortunately, our members have joined in force to pick up the pieces. We organize beach cleanups in the spring and fall.
Save the Sound had a record-breaking turnout in 2009 for its Coastal Cleanup Program. Throughout the spring and fall (including September’s International Coastal Cleanup), a total of 68 cleanups drew 2,771 volunteers, who collected more than 21,500 pounds of trash from 63 miles of Connecticut waterfront. This represents a 59% increase in volunteer participation over 2008, and a 43% increase in pounds of trash collected!
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Raking Connecticut’s shoreline keeps beaches trash-free for visitors and helps protect wildlife.
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Get Involved
Think Global, Act Local!
Now is your big chance – Save the Sound is the Connecticut coordinator for the International Coastal Cleanup, a program of the Ocean Conservancy.
If you would like to become Beach Captain for one of these sites, email Kierran to stake your claim. If you know of other sites that need help, please let us know - even if you cannot coordinate a cleanup there yourself, we can try and find someone who will.
Timex Group sponsors Save the Sound beach cleanups this year!
Many thanks to this Connecticut company that is making a big investment in our environment.
Founded in 1854 and sold in 100 countries, Timex Group is one of the largest watch makers in the world. Timex Group has over 5,000 employees worldwide. Its exclusive worldwide licenses include Timex, Timex Ironman, Opex, Valentino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Gc, Versace, Versus, Vincent Berard, TX, Nautica and Marc Ecko. Visit www.timexgroup.com
Cleanup Captain Toolbox
Cleanup Captain Registration
Decomposition Rates Chart
Coastal Cleanup Manual
Check our Calendar section to find a cleanup near you.
Save the Sound on Facebook and Twitter.
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Save the Sound and band State Radio clean up Long Wharf hours before evening concert.
The Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership program makes a difference in Bridgeport
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