Student Action Project

Cleanup

đŸ§č Cleanup for the Coast: Make a Difference in Your Community!

Grades: All Grades

🌊 Purpose

Did you know that trash from streets and schools can end up in the ocean—even if you don’t live near the beach? By organizing a cleanup at your school, neighborhood, watershed, or beach, you can help protect wildlife, reduce pollution, and keep your community beautiful.

đŸ§Œ Step 1: Choose Your Cleanup Spot

Pick a place that needs your help—your schoolyard, local park, nearby beach, or a spot in your neighborhood or watershed.

đŸ€ Step 2: Team Up with a Local Organization (Optional)

You can partner with awesome groups like Save Our Shores, Surfrider, or the Coastal Watershed Council to help plan and learn more about pollution.

đŸ§€ Step 3: Get Your Supplies Ready

Make a list and gather what you need:

  • Trash bags or buckets

  • Gloves

  • Hand sanitizer

  • First aid kit

  • Buckets or grabbers (optional)

🔁 Step 4: Sort & Track the Trash

Plan how you’ll sort recyclables from regular trash.
Use the Save Our Shores Marine Tally App or DataCard to track what types of waste you collect—this helps you see what’s most common and where change is needed!

📱 Step 5: Share What You Found

Present your results to your school or another class. You’ll help raise awareness and inspire others to care for the planet too!

✅ Step 6: Complete the SAP Google Form

Don’t forget to fill out the Student Action Project Google Form to celebrate and share your impact!

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