Celebrate MLK Service Day by Joining a Shoreline Cleanup!

Posted Fri, 01/13/2017 - 10:30

Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and let’s remember that it’s not just a day off from work and school, but a day to think about Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he did for our country. To commemorate a great man who spent his life serving others, this day has become a time to come together to give back to our communities and volunteer our time to a good cause. If you’d like to participate in Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day, consider joining a cleanup in your area. Cleaning up your local shoreline or even just your neighborhood can help prevent trash from becoming marine debris and can help to create a healthy ocean that we can all enjoy.

Groups across the country host cleanup events throughout the weekend and volunteers are always welcome. If you can’t make it to an organized event, consider either organizing your own or just grabbing a trash bag and some gloves and cleaning up your local area. No effort is too small. If you choose to serve on your own, please remember “safety first!” Interested in getting involved in cleanups in the future, too? Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to get updates on upcoming cleanups around the country.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day!

Kids cleaning up trash.
Volunteers work to clean up their local area at a cleanup event in Washington, DC. (Photo Credit: NOAA)

 

Celebrate MLK Service Day by Joining a Shoreline Cleanup!

Posted Fri, 01/13/2017 - 10:30

For citation purposes, unless otherwise noted, this article was authored by the NOAA Marine Debris Program.

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