Eighth Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup Results “What Will You F.I.N.D.?” September 5, 2015

Event Objectives Reduce pollution in City Waterways and beyond Increase participation while focusing on Volunteer safety and convenience Expand Volunteer experiences, increase sponsorships, and HAVE FUN! Strategic Action Plan Objective 5:1 Enhance community and visitors’ recreational opportunities and experiences at community events

Reduce Pollution 26 miles of saltwater canals & over 2 miles of Intracoastal Waterway Expand Awareness Conducted in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day

Safety , Safety , Safety Safety sheet included in each cleanup kit Event Orientation and early kit pickup Staff patrols cleanup locations during event providing water and direct assistance

Our Mascots Make a Splash! 2014 2013 2015

Our 2015 Mascot Name the Pelican ~ Facebook Campaign Scoop HOPE Palmer Roddy Recycle Pick Up Ponce Peliclean Phillup DeBag Sir Pick-up-a-lot Scoop >130 names 176 votes Winner (41 votes) Our 2015 Mascot Name the Pelican ~ Facebook Campaign

2015 Sponsors and Donations F.I.N.D. Ripple Effect EcoTours Marineland Dolphin Adventure Tropical Kayaks Waste Pro Publix Cline Construction Funky Pelican Knopf Family Home Depot Stone Engineering Group Pelican Pete

(NEW) Pelican Pete – Special Edition Prizes CHIRP Program Appreciation to FIND Supporting Local Authors Environmental Awareness

Volunteer Experiences – By Land

Volunteer Experiences – By Water

How Did We Do? Total of all events = 8.7 tons collected!!! 1876 1064 812 536 Total of all events = 8.7 tons collected!!!

What Did We F.I.N.D.? Aquarium Bike and car tires AC Unit Cover Car keys Vehicle fender Cleats Speaker Hub cap Campaign sign Weed eater part Fencing Oyster covered sandals

Door Prizes Everyone is a Winner…

The Big Winners Are… Most Unique F.I.N.D. Contest Bob Wagaman Most Pounds Collected Contest Boy Scout Troop 472 – approximately 400 Pounds Most Unique F.I.N.D Contest Winner

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