Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Did you know cleanup volunteers collect #LitterData from cleanups? That data helps scientists track plastic pollution across the country. And today is the last day for you to submit information about your 2020 cleanup! Send us a DM if you need help. Head to www.ShorelineCleanup.ca to upload data on your cleanup page.

Over the last few months Ocean Wise and Return-It have worked together to bring #plasticpollution and #oceanconservation education to secondary schools across BC. We are thrilled to have participated in the program, talking to youth about shoreline cleanups and how they can make a change in their own lives as citizen scientists. https://fal.cn/3ceE0

The holidays are a time for tradition, but this year our normal is changing around the globe. That's why we're starting new, more sustainable and accessible traditions. Join us by leading a celebratory cleanup with your family or household as we head into the new year. Sign up at ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead and let us know if you have any questions.

A Canadian hero and all around incredible environmentalist, David Suzuki, has a new podcast. In the new show he discusses what a just and green recovery from COVID-19 looks like. Guests like Neil Young and Autumn Peltier join Suzuki to talk about environmental racism, water sovereignty and sustainability. https://davidsuzuki.org/podcast/

There are so many benefits to putting up a real tree this holiday season. They contribute to everything from habitat restoration to carbon sequestration, not to mention, they don't create microplastics! https://www.nature.org//land/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/

Did you know that "ghost gear," or derelict fishing gear, can be detrimental to land animals, like caribou, in addition to ocean life? Learn more about Arctic cleanups from WWF-Canada. https://fal.cn/3c1BQ

Tonight, our Assistant Manager, Tanya Otero, is joining Sierra Club BC, Binners’ Project, Nyoka, to discuss the #StoryofPlastic with Georgia Strait Alliance and Asparagus Magazine. Register now for a link to watch the Story of Plastic on your own time, before the panel at 7pm tonight. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-story-of-plastic-free-docum

Did you know that #ShorelineCleanup is here to help you educate kids, teenagers and adults on ocean issues? Find webinars & online learning resources on our website. You can email ([email protected]) or DM us for help using the resources. We'd love to help teachers incorporate solo or household cleanups into their lesson plans this fall and winter. Let us know how we can help!... https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/onlineeducation

This year, oceans and freshwaters across Canada received great news. The federal government announced a ban on six types of single-use plastics, coming into effect in 2021. We're thrilled to announce that a portion of the data used to inform this decision was collected by #TeamShoreline volunteers. https://www.aquablog.ca//citizen-science-informs-governme/

Make sure you get out onto your local shoreline one more time before the winter arrives. The snow and salt that comes with winter can turn large pieces of plastic into smaller, more easily ingested plastics, or #microplastics, through the colder months. These tiny plastics enter the ocean with runoff in the spring. Register to lead your own cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca. #TeamShoreline

Why are we finding tampon applicators on Canadian shorelines? This could be, "an indicator that there's sewage being discharged in the area." Learn more in this new CBC article, which includes and information details from Shoreline Cleanup's litter data and our National Program Manager, Kate Le Souef. https://fal.cn/3bBdM

Is it too late to turn the tide on plastics in our ocean? Stem our fast fashion addiction? Curb our takeaway food culture? ‘Creatures of Convenience’ is a new doc that follows the story of a filmmaker and young father who explores solutions to reduce plastic waste in his family with help from experts including Ocean Wise’s Peter Ross and Anna Posacka, and Shoreline Cleanup's Assistant Manager, Tanya Otero. Watch now on CBC Gem! https://fal.cn/3bzod

Are you wondering what it takes to lead a cleanup these days? We're here to help. Find everything you need to know and more in our guide: https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca//solo-and-small-team-clean

Our shorelines look haunted this time of year with increased litter from single-use candy wrappers! Did you know that in 2019 #TeamShoreline collected 75,000 food wrappers off Canadian shorelines? Together, we can make sure that number goes down by leading cleanups, shopping sustainably and caring for our watersheds. Register your Halloween cleanup today: ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead.

Ocean Wise supports Mi’kmaq harvesters in their right to fish and we are deeply saddened to have watched the situation in Nova Scotia escalate over the past weeks to include the damage of gear and private property, spoiling of catch, and racism. Mi’kmaq harvesters have a right to access the marine resources in this country without fear of intimidation or violence. https://fal.cn/3b8HB

It's important to tackle #WasteReduction from multiple perspectives. While you make sustainable swaps, you can also #StopTheLeak of waste into the environment by completing cleanups. We're here to help you plan yours, anywhere you like, at a time that works for you. You can access our COVID-19 guidelines here: https://bit.ly/31BmD4u and dive into our Site Coordinator guide here: https://bit.ly/31z9R6I.

More than 100,000 pieces of litter were collected by volunteers during the #CleanupAcrossCanada. What did you find? Don't forget to log your data on your cleanup page at ShorelineCleanup.ca. When you provide your litter finds to us, we give the information to NGOs, research groups and government groups to help make decisions about plastic legislation going forward.

Tomorrow afternoon Waste Reduction Week in Canada and #TeamShoreline challenge you to trivia! How much do you know about plastics? This virtual event is open to everyone and there are no limits on team size so the more people you can gather, the better your chances will be. Sign up here to save your spot: https://fal.cn/3b0DL

What do you know about plastics? Grab your team and join us and Waste Reduction Week in Canada this coming Tuesday for trivia at 2pm PT and 5pm ET. There are no limits on team size so the more people you can gather, the better your chances will be. Sign up here to save your spot: https://fal.cn/3aZfI

In British Columbia more cleanups took place during #CleanupAcrossCanada than last year! #TeamShoreline volunteers came together, while apart, in solo, household and small group cleanups to care for their watersheds like never before. Be a part of this groundbreaking movement and lead a cleanup at your favourite waterway or storm drain. Head to ShorelineCleanup.ca to begin. https://fal.cn/3aYHc

We are so thankful to everyone who joined #TeamShoreline this fall in our #CleanupAcrossCanada. More than 6,000 volunteers participated in nearly 300 cleanups, collecting thousands of kilograms of litter to keep their local shorelines healthy. Volunteers removed everything from masks and toilet lids, to fishing gear and hula hoops, in cleanups across the country, from New Brunswick to the Northwest Territories. Now, get started on your next cleanup by signing up at ShorelineCleanup.ca!

This is the last weekend for us to #CleanupAcrossCanada together. You still have time to challenge a friend to cleanup and see who can collect the most litter in their location. Register your cleanup at your favourite watershed and get access to resources like a site coordinator guide, participant certificates, an interactive map and more! We're here to help every step of the way. Head to https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/cleanupacrosscanada to get started.

Today, the Environment and Climate Change Minister announced that a ban on six single-use plastic items will begin in 2021. Five of these are in the top twelve most common litter items found on Canadian shorelines. To decide which items would be banned, the Government of Canada looked at many resources, including Shoreline Cleanup's #DirtyDozen, and comprehensive litter data collected by #TeamShoreline volunteers. To contribute to our litter data, sign up to lead a cleanup a...t ShorelineCleanup.ca. https://www.ctvnews.ca//canada-banning-plastic-bags-straws

Join us this Monday, October 5th, at 9:00am PT/ 12:00pm ET to hear from our sponsors about how they are supporting conservation and finding solutions to keep litter out of nature. Learn about how we work together to accomplish more and ask the questions you want to know. Register here: https://fal.cn/3aHGz

This awesome cleanup from Waterton Lakes National Park totally surpassed all our expectations. Many congratulations to the team for making a world of a difference.

O'Neill is running a contest in support of the Cleanup Across Canada challenge. Follow the directions in the second photo to enter! ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead

Shoreline Cleanup volunteers #CleanupAcrossCanada to protect our watersheds against environmental threats. The new Living Planet Report from WWF-Canada details the threats our Canadian environment faces. Read more here: https://fal.cn/3auPP Together, we can restore niche habitats, protect endangered species and keep plastics out of Canadian watersheds. Join us this month at a cleanup near you: ShorelineCleanup.ca

Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer le mois international du nettoyage des rivages en organisant un nettoyage sur le même cours d’eau qu'un ami, qu'ils soient proches ou à mille kilomètres l’un de l’autre. L’aventure commence sur NettoyageRivages.ca, où vous pouvez accéder aux ressources, à une carte interactive des sites de nettoyage et aux conseils d'experts. WWF-Canada en français

As we #CleanupAcrossCanada to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup month, we’re grateful to Hydro Flask for their support in British Columbia. In September, thousands of people cleanup the province, caring for rivers, lakes, fjords and bays from Vancouver to Prince George. #HeyLetsGo #TeamShoreline

This weekend, it's your chance to challenge friends and family to come together in a Cleanup Across Canada with #TeamShoreline. Tag them in this graphic and we'll share on our page! Get started wth your cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca/cleanupacrosscanada! Send any questions to [email protected].

With #TeamShoreline's new virtual workplace opportunity, you can learn about ocean health and conservation while creating a stronger team. Whether your workplace is remote or not, get together to keep your community watershed healthy through cleanups, online activities and ocean education. Interested in getting your team involved? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

Coastal First Nations recently announced a groundbreaking new program, the Great Bear Initiative. The group will work to identify and cleanup marine debris in remote and food gathering areas along BC's coast, creating jobs and engaging youth in coastal stewardship. Learn more here: https://coastfunds.ca//first-nations-take-action-to-stewa/

Calling all youth! Are you ready to carry out a project that has significant positive environmental impact? You will be supported and funded for your urban biodiversity or cleanup project. Apply before September 20th to be considered! https://wwf.ca/ta/apply-for-funding/eco-leadership-journey/

This is exactly how we feel after a successful cleanup. When you're relaxing post event, send us some photos! We want to know what you found! Pop those photos into an email and send them to [email protected]

Take environmental action by becoming an eco-leader! Do you want to make a difference for nature? Discover WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse's new program and develop your environmental leadership skills! Discover your Eco-Leadership Journey https://fal.cn/3a8dQ

It is officially September and that means its time to #CleanupAcrossCanada! Challenge yourself and a friend to get outside and lead a cleanup. Whether they live in your apartment building or on the other side of the country, we're all cleaning up together. Use the graphic here to let us know who you challenge! ... Repost it and tag us so we can show our support. Learn more at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/cleanupacrosscanada.

Today is the first day of #CleanupAcrossCanada! We're here to help you get started. Leading a cleanup right now is different than it has ever been before. When you're preparing for your event, make sure to be thorough and safe. Here are some tips from the experts to get you started. If you have any questions, send them to [email protected]! ... https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca//solo-and-small-team-clean

It might be still be August but our #CleanupAcrossCanada is right around the corner. This is your chance to challenge a friend, family member or fellow nature lover to cleanup your shared watershed! Pick two different spots and see who can collect more litter. PS: Our world is one huge watershed so you can challenge anyone, anywhere in Canada, to a cleanup!... Find your next location at ShorelineCleanup.ca See more

We are excited to announce that O’Neill Canada has teamed up with Ocean Wise to support the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Together, we will help ocean lovers across the country as they create healthier shorelines. Lend a hand this September in the Cleanup Across Canada challenge and lead a cleanup in your community. Register your shoreline cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca.

This September, Shoreline Cleanup is challenging you to come together with your family, friends and fellow nature lovers in a Cleanup Across Canada. Join us in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup month by leading a cleanup in the same watershed as a friend, whether they're down the road or a thousand kilometres away. Get started at ShorelineCleanup.ca, where you can access materials, an interactive map of cleanup locations and advice from the experts.

Watershed Watch Salmon Society is leading a decentralized and socially distant series of cleanups next weekend! Register your event on ShorelineCleanup.ca and join the cause.

"Citizen science also known as community science is a way for the rest of us to pitch in by helping to collect important data about the natural world," says WWF-Canada. An amazing way to become a citizen, or community, scientist is to "track the amount and type of litter entering our waterways," with #TeamShoreline. Register your citizen science cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca. ... https://wwf.ca/news-/so-you-want-to-be-a-citizen-scientist/

While you might only be heading back to your shorelines now, we know you’ve seen litter recently. Have you spotted PPE while on the shoreline, or in your neighbourhood? Show us! Send your highest quality photos of PPE (masks, shields, gloves, etc.) litter to [email protected].

The Clean Shoreline Communities designation debuted in 2017 and now, three years later, an improved program begins. #TeamShoreline is excited to find more municipalities who are committed to keeping their communities healthy for people and wildlife. Any Canadian municipality, regardless of geographic location or size, that is actively addressing or seeking solutions to combat plastic pollution in their community, can apply. Read more here: https://www.aquablog.ca//clean-shoreline-communities-muni/

Wondering how to prevent microplastics from entering your environment? The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation has two good solutions for you! Hannah Cann suggests, "Go out and participate in a shoreline cleanup or hold your own, submitting your data to the GCSC website or just by changing the way we buy things." https://www.elliotlaketoday.com//cigarette-butts-microfibe

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is important to staying safe and healthy at this time. As you lead your first solo, household or small group cleanup you might be wondering what the larger implications of increased plastic pollution from single use PPE are. Read this commentary from the Ocean Wise Plastic's Lab to learn more. https://www.aquablog.ca//single-use-plastics-increased-du/

Be a local expert on #ShorelineCleanups! As you resume leading cleanups, stay up to date on safety information and any other details by signing up for our newsletter. Scroll to the bottom of our home page and plug in your email address! https://fal.cn/39j3l

This week, Shoreline Cleanup opened to solo, household and small group cleanups. Here are some tips to help you get started planning your cleanup. Dive into more information and safety tips at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca//solo-and-small-team-clean. There is a checklist available, with guidelines on leading your cleanup during this time. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any more questions. We're here to help you take action for clean shorelines in your community.

Happy #CanadaParksDay! Today, and every day, we protect BC fauna in parks across the province by tackling shoreline pollution together. We’re grateful to Hydro Flask for making this possible. Head into your local park, be it big or small, today. #ParksForAll #HeyLetsGo

#TeamShoreline needs your help to reach 1 million volunteers by September. In March, Shoreline Cleanup asked our volunteers to postpone their cleanups for volunteer safety during COVID-19. Now, we need your help to catch up. Register your solo, household or small group cleanup at www.ShorelineCleanup.ca.

Today, Shoreline Cleanup is reopening to solo, household, and small team cleanups. We are excited to have volunteers back, taking action on behalf of our oceans and freshwaters, while considering the enhanced safety measures we’ve put in place. The safety of our volunteers is always our first priority. Please see our website for a checklist that will guide you through the planning stages of your cleanup at https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca//solo-and-small-team-clean Please ...also refer to provincial and municipal guidelines for details on appropriate group size, social distancing measures, park reopening dates and other important details. We can answer any questions at [email protected]. WWF-Canada Ocean Wise Le Grand nettoyage reprend avec les nettoyages en solo, en famille et en petite équipe. Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir à nouveau agir ensemble au nom des océans et des cours d’eau, grâce à des mesures de sécurité renforcées. La sécurité de nos bénévoles est toujours notre priorité. Veuillez consulter notre site Internet pour prendre connaissance des mesures de sécurité renforcées et de la liste de contrôle pour préparer votre nettoyage : nettoyagerivages.ca Veuillez consulter les lignes directrices provinciales et municipales pour plus de détails sur la taille appropriée du groupe, les mesures de distanciation physique en vigueur, les dates de réouverture des parcs et d'autres détails importants. Vous avez des questions? Écrivez-nous! [email protected] WWF-Canada en français

Removing litter and plastic from our environment is what Shoreline Cleanup is all about! This Plastic Free July we're looking back at our impact in 2019. This is our Dirty Dozen. Do you use any of these items? We definitely do but we're working on phasing them out. www.ShorelineCleanup.ca

Are you prepared for the last #OurPlanet trivia session this Friday? Watch Episodes: Jungles and From Deserts to Grasslands to brush up on your biodiversity and ecology knowledge.

Does this flatlay include items you consume? We definitely see things we use on a regular basis (hairties and pens!). We're going to work extra hard this #PlasticFreeJuly to remove damaging plastic from our lives. Join us on this journey! These items were collected at a shoreline cleanup in Bristol, Quebec.

As you enjoy picnics, time outside and beach days this week, make sure to pick up after yourselves and others around you. More than 80% of litter found on Canadian shorelines comes from land based sources, including recreational activities. #TeamShoreline

Connor Garrod has an important message for #TeamShoreline as we head into #PlasticFreeJuly. He wants us all to remember, "...how fragile our ecosystems are, and how we do each have the power to serve our communities in our own ways." https://fal.cn/38SIs

As we wrap up World Oceans Month, take time to learn about and follow the work of Black leaders in the climate justice and ocean conservation fields. Urban Ocean Lab, Rise In STEM and Future Ancestors Services are three organizations creating meaningful change.

We'll see you tomorrow on the WWF-Canada page for live Our Planet trivia. We're very lucky to have an expert from the Ocean Wise Life team joining us to provide special insight into fishing in our oceans.

Oceans and ocean conscious citizens serve as a foundation for life as we know it. Canada has almost 250 thousand kilometres of shoreline to protect. Here are some of the measures being taken around the country to steward that shoreline and the oceans around it, including a shoutout to #TeamShoreline from UN Environment Programme.

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and WWF-Canada are hosting Our Planet trivia sessions on Facebook Live! For this trivia session, make sure to watch the episodes: The High Seas and Coastal Seas (links below), then tune in with your friends and family and see who racks up the highest score! The High Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdq Coast Seas episode: https://fal.cn/38Kdr session is this Friday, June 26th at 12pm PT/3pm ET.

Cet été, nous allons être à l'extérieur encore plus qu’à l’habitude. Pour celles et ceux intéressés par l'organisation de corvées de nettoyage, et pour les autres qui veulent seulement en apprendre plus sur les façons de profiter de la nature sans laisser de trace de nos activités, participez à ce webinaire gratuit organisé par WWF-Canada en français et De ville en forêt! https://fal.cn/38Ju7

Each year WWF-Canada works around the clock to conserve our oceans. This #WorldOceansMonth they've announced some of their most groundbreaking accomplishments. We're feeling lucky to be a part of such an inspiring group of scientists and activists! Check out 10 wins from the last year, here: https://wwf.ca//world-oceans-day-2020-celebrating-our-wins/

Il est possible d'aider la nature et d'en profiter sans laisser d'empreinte durable de son passage, que ce soit lors d'une corvée de nettoyage, d'un après-midi au parc ou pendant des vacances en camping. Au programme : les impacts courants sur la nature, leurs conséquences et les sept principes Sans trace pour y remédier seront au menu de ce webinaire gratuit! Rejoignez-nous en ligne le 23 juin à 13h HNE! ... >> Inscriptions ici : bit.ly/3gZOxNA WWF-Canada en français Ocean Wise

Joignez-vous à nous et aux autres organisations du collectif pour échanger sur les meilleures façons de lutter contre le plastique même en temps de pandémie, sur l’impact de notre consommation sur les écosystèmes fluviaux et océaniques et surtout, pour faire le plein de solutions! Jeudi 11 Juin- 17h00 pour l'apero! https://fal.cn/38ybi

To celebrate World Oceans Week, learn about freshwater ecosystems and frozen worlds from #OurPlanet. We will be leading live trivia this Friday about episodes 2 and 7, here on Facebook! Follow the WWF-Canada Facebook page and tune in at 12pm PT/4pm ET/4pm AT. https://www.facebook.com/events/1061268660940286/

2019 was the biggest year in the history of #TeamShoreline. In total, 3,012 cleanups were registered, with over 83,800 people contributing to their shorelines. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our annual report. Dive into our findings at the link below! #WorldOceansDay ---------------------------- 2019 a été la plus grande année de l'histoire du Grand nettoyage et nous sommes fiers d'en avoir fait partie en tant que commanditaire du programme. Au total, 3 012 nettoyages ont été enregistrés, avec plus de 83 800 bénévoles contribuant à la santé de leur littoral. Pour célébrer la #JournéeMondialDelOcéans, nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que le rapport annuel est maintenant en ligne. Découvrez les résultats. https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/annual-report

Tomorrow is World Oceans Day. You can still join these incredible speakers for our panel discussion "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean" at 4pm PT/7pm ET/8pm AT. Our keynote, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, will speak to environmental racism and her work to address it including innovative policy changes Watch her documentary "There's Something in the Water" on Netflix -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKhIYFDnCoY... You also have the opportunity to hear from panelists from coast to coast to coast, who will discuss different innovations for healthier oceans. Their specializations range from in art and science to youth engagement and education. Register here: https://bit.ly/3dJZSiN UNA Vancouver World Oceans Day Ocean School - École de l'Océan Environmental Noxiousness and Racial Inequities - Enrich Project Ocean Networks Canada BC Council for International Cooperation