Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup Results “What Will You F.I.N.D.?” September 8, 2012 Fifth Annual
Event Objectives Reduce pollution in City Waterways and beyond Reduce pollution in City Waterways and beyond Increase participation Increase participation while focusing on while focusing on Volunteer safety and Volunteer safety and convenience convenience Expand Volunteer Expand Volunteer experiences experiences
Reduce Pollution 26 miles of saltwater canals & over 2 miles of Intracoastal Waterway 26 miles of saltwater canals & over 2 miles of Intracoastal Waterway Expand Awareness Expand Awareness Conducted in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day Conducted in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day
Increase Participation
2012 Sponsors and Donations Florida Inland Navigation District Winn- Dixie Ripple Effect Tropical Kayaks Waste Pro
Safety, Safety, Safety Safety sheet included in each cleanup kit Safety sheet included in each cleanup kit Event Orientation and early kit pickup Event Orientation and early kit pickup Staff patrols cleanup locations during event providing water and direct assistance Staff patrols cleanup locations during event providing water and direct assistance
How Did We Do?
What Did We F.I.N.D.? Floating dock Golf balls Electric toothbrush charger Barnacle encrusted pontoon Stereo Speaker John Deer keys Pink flashlight Rock-star t-shirt UNC Basketball Trailer Wheel Metal Pole Reclaimed water sign Car battery Plastic Halloween Skull Reflector Knife Bolt Copper Tubing Lens from glasses A golf tee Rusty beach umbrella and sandals Shotgun shell Fuel tank Sink Faucet Fixture
Unique Volunteer Experiences Most Unique F.I.N.D. Contest Most Pounds Collected Contest
Unique Volunteer Experiences (NEW) Most Unique Photograph Contest
Most Unique F.I.N.D. Contest Boy Scout Pack Sink Faucet Fixture Most Unique Photograph Contest Cub Scout Pack Victory Most Pounds Collected Contest Pittsburg Steelers Fan Club of Palm Coast – approx. 300 Pounds The Winners Are…