Kayak Clean Up -February 16th 2025

Miami Waterkeeper is proud to continue our partnership with Miami EcoAdventures to offer public volunteer kayak clean-up events! Volunteers will hit the water on kayaks to conduct a marine debris clean-up in our coastal and mangrove habitats. 

This event is free and registration includes a 2-hour kayak clean-up with kayak, paddles, PFDs, water, and a Miami Waterkeeper staff guide. Donations are greatly welcomed and can be made here: https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/donate_new

Volunteer Day Main Tasks:

• Removal of marine debris from the water and surrounding mangrove habitats

This volunteer event may require heavy lifting and experience on a kayak, hence teenagers and older groups are recommended. If younger age groups participate, they should be monitored at all times by the designated guardian, parents, etc. *Community Service hours also provided* 

Important Volunteer Information:

Please be on time, registration begins 30 minutes before the volunteer workday starts. Please arrive at 9am!

• Please Bring:

  • Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to work outside and on the water.

  • Closed-toe shoes are required and long-sleeved shirts are and long pants are recommended (clothes that can get wet).

  • A hat, sunblock, and insect repellent (recommended).

  • Gloves you feel comfortable wearing (otherwise Miami Waterkeeper will provide gloves).

  • The kayak clean-up is weather dependent and the event will be canceled with at least 24 hours notice if inclement weather is anticipated.

  • The kayak clean-up lasts 2 hours with an end time of around 11:30am. We will be launching from Crandon Marina on Key Biscayne. 

RSVP below!

We will have double kayaks so if you are RSVPing solo, please plan to be paired up with another volunteer.

If you are finding difficulties RSVPing to this event or would like to participate but have your own craft (kayak or paddleboard), please email [email protected] and she will be happy to assist you!