Jacksonville: Volunteers Needed for 2025 International Coastal Cleanup
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~ On Saturday, September 20, 2025, hundreds of volunteers from around the world will come together for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the world's largest volunteer effort to protect our oceans, lakes, and rivers. This annual event is organized by the Ocean Conservancy and aims to remove trash and debris from beaches, lakes, and rivers while also keeping track of every piece collected.

Last year in 2024, 434 volunteers in Jacksonville donated a total of 990 hours of their time to collect 12,603 pounds (6.30 tons) of debris. Based on hourly volunteer estimates by Keep America Beautiful, this amounted to a value of $34,442. This year, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will once again support this regional effort as part of the Annual International Coastal Cleanup.

Volunteers are needed to join this important cause and can be part of an international event by participating in various locations across the First Coast. Advance registration is not required as site captains will register volunteers and provide bags and gloves at each location. This event also provides an opportunity for students to fulfill community service requirements and service hour certificates will be available from site captains.

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The cleanup will take place in two shifts: from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at oceanfront locations including 16th Avenue South, Atlantic Boulevard, and Beach Boulevard; and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at various parks such as Boone Park South, Burnett Park, Charles Reese Park, Fishweir Park, Five Points, Hogans Creek, Hollybrook Park, Klutho Park, Leonard Abess Park, McCue Park and Boat Ramp,Mandarin Park,Riverside Arts Market,Riverside Park,Tillie K.Fowler Regional Park,and Willow Branch Park.

In addition to these locations and times listed above,some additional times have been added for other sites including All Wet Sports/Beach Boulevard Boat Ramp (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), Ft. Caroline National Memorial (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.), Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (8 a.m. – 10 a.m.), Lonnie Wurn Boat Ramp (8 a.m. – 10 a.m.), Reddie Point Preserve (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.), and Riverview Community Senior Center & Park (8 a.m. – 10 a.m.). However, it is important to note that site locations and times are subject to change.

Participants must be over 18 years old or accompanied by an adult, and service hour certificates will be provided for students who participate in the cleanup.

This event not only helps protect the environment by eliminating debris that can harm wildlife, contaminate beaches and waterways, and threaten boater safety, but it also serves as an opportunity for individuals to make a positive impact on their community and the world.

So mark your calendars for September 20th and join the International Coastal Cleanup to help keep our oceans, lakes, and rivers clean for generations to come. Let's work together to make a difference in protecting our planet's precious resources.

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