1,000+ Volunteers, 30 Spots, ONE Incredible Community!

Posted on October 2, 2025

We’re so excited and proud to share that on September 20, more than 1,000 volunteers came together in Martin County for the International Coastal Cleanup, cleaning up 30 locations throughout our community! From beaches and parks to waterways and neighborhoods, these efforts made a powerful impact on the health and beauty of our natural environment.

We’re grateful to each and every volunteer who gave their time and energy to keep Martin County beautiful and to our generous sponsors who made this year’s cleanup possible.

Check out the results and highlights from this year’s cleanup below!

Thanks to the help of our incredible volunteers, more than 30 miles of beaches and waterways were cleaned, with nearly 15,000 pieces of trash removed, weighing in at over 1,500 pounds. What’s eye-opening is that, 48% of the debris collected was made up of microplastics and tiny items smaller than 2.5 cm, with plastic and foam pieces being the most common. These numbers remind us that another important way to protect our environment is by reducing plastic use—especially single-use items. Small choices like reusable containers and refillable bottles add up! We couldn’t have achieved this impact without the dedication of every volunteer who showed up to protect our environment.