World Water-Day: Microplastics Marine Debris Clean-Up - March 15th 2025

Microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic less than 5mm in size, are a major threat to marine life and coastal ecosystems. This is your chance to roll up your sleeves, take action, and learn about the impacts of microplastics while helping remove them from our environment. Join us at Crandon Park and be part of the solution! Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier coastal environment free from the harmful effects of microplastic contamination. Stay tuned to find out how we plan to repurpose the microplastics we collect!

Check out the incredible organizations:

• Environment Florida - Environment Florida puts grassroots support behind our research and advocacy for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.
• PIRG - PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing. 
• DFO - Debris Free Oceans is a Miami-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission of empowering local communities to go zero-waste so all can have access to clean oceans and a healthy environment. Since its inception in 2014, DFO has engaged over 12K volunteers in picking up over 64K pounds of trash, educated more than 14K students about marine debris, hosted more than 500 zero waste events, and prevented the use of more than 2M single use plastics through sustainability consulting.

Important Volunteer Information:

The event starts at 9:30 AM. Please be on time, registration begins 30 minutes before the volunteer workday starts. Please Bring:

• Registration on Park Link is required prior to beginning volunteer service. (REGISTER HERE)

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

• 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).

Community service hours are available.

Please email [email protected] if you are having trouble RSVP'ing.