Reef Relief will be celebrating the 27th year of the International Coastal Cleanup with a community kayak shoreline cleanup on Saturday, September 15th of Geiger Key. Kayaks are being generously provided by Key West Ecotours.
Meet us at Geiger Key Marina located at 5 Geiger Key Rd, on Geiger Key, look for the Reef Relief sign. The event will start at 10:00 am and finish up at 1:00pm.
To attend or for directions contact Reef Relief at (305) 294-3100, email us at [email protected] or RSVP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/
Marine debris is caused by us and we can stop it. You, your friends, neighbors, and family, can make a difference through this international effort on behalf of the ocean.
No matter who you are,
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
- Get Involved! Participate in local cleanups in your area!
- Remember that the land and sea, no matter where you are, are connected!
- Reduce the amount of waste you produce.
- Reuse items whenever possible! Choose reusable items over disposable ones.
- Recycle as much as possible! Bottles, cans, cell phones, ink cartridges, and many other items can be recycled!
- Properly stow and secure all trash on your boat.
- Remember that it is illegal to dispose of any plastic materials in all U.S. waters and anywhere at sea.
- Bring ALL of your trash back to shore for proper disposal in trash cans or recycling bins, including all pieces of fishing line and other fishing gear.
Consider recycling used line in appropriate containers or at participating locations. Visit http://www.berkley-fishing.com/about_conservation.php#brp or http://www.floridaconservation.org/mrrp/ for information on monofilament recycling programs.index.asp - Support environmentally responsible marinas.
- Serve as an example to others and encourage them to help keep the oceans free of debris
Source: NOAA Marine Debris Program: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/