anything else other than just beach cleanups?

DiegoBianchi

I've been participating in many beach cleanups. However, I've been wanting to do something a little different. Anyone have any ideas on other ways we can help conserve our beaches? Any suggestions would be appreciated sinceI'mm

Salty Dawg44

Stick to the beaches for now. That's where the most need is. Never know what you'll find there.

ANUMBER1

nice!!

Turner River Terror

Only on top..She's missing some serious parts that are needed below...just sayin.
Wonder if she smells like Mullet or Sardines....

[email protected] Special

I guess if you want to feel good, you could buy a 1 cent bracelet from 4Oceans for $20  and pretend they really clean up the ocean with the money!

Enyar

My opinion, leave the beaches. That's where a polluted area has little effect on wildlife (very little lives there) and a major effect on tourism $$ and creating awareness.  Let the businesses struggle when tourists don't want to visit our beaches. Let the locals realize how gross our waters are and maybe they will contribute to the cleanup. If they are ok with how our beaches look now there is no way they will advocate for change. 

Clean the mangroves, flats, and don't spend your hard earned $ at establishments that contribute to the destruction. Vote for politicians that will keep people/corporations in check. Teach fellow anglers and boaters the right way to dispose of mono, bait bags, etc. 

Honestly long term the best bet would be to donate to organizations that spread awareness and educate people. It may take a decade or two but I honestly believe that humans are good people and if they were armed with an education there is no way we would let this **** fly.  

Enyar

My opinion, leave the beaches. That's where a polluted area has little effect on wildlife (very little lives there) and a major effect on tourism $$ and creating awareness.  Let the businesses struggle when tourists don't want to visit our beaches. Let the locals realize how gross our waters are and maybe they will contribute to the cleanup. If they are ok with how our beaches look now there is no way they will advocate for change. 

Clean the mangroves, flats, and don't spend your hard earned $ at establishments that contribute to the destruction. Vote for politicians that will keep people/corporations in check. Teach fellow anglers and boaters the right way o

Honestly long term the best bet would be to donate to organizations that spread awareness and educate people. It may take a decade or two but I honestly believe that humans are good people and if they were armed with an education there is no way we would let this **** fly.  

Enyar

My opinion, leave the beaches. That's where a polluted area has little effect on wildlife (very little lives there) and a major effect on tourism $$ and creating awareness.  Let the businesses struggle when tourists don't want to visit our beaches. Let the locals realize how gross our waters are and maybe they will contribute to the cleanup. If they are ok with how our beaches look now there is no way they will advocate for change. 

Clean the mangroves, flats, and don't spend your hard earned $ at establishments that contribute to the destruction. Vote for politicians that will keep people/corporations in check. Teach fellow anglers and boaters the right way to dispose of bottles, bait bags etc. Practice catch and release as much as you can. No need to supply the whole block with fish that's just going to end up in the back of a freezer and thrown out. Be careful anchoring and when diving.

Honestly long term the best bet would be to donate to organizations that spread awareness and educate people. It may take a decade or two but I honestly believe that humans are good people and if they were armed with an education there is no way we would let this **** fly.  

Enyar

My opinion, leave the beaches. That's where a polluted area has little effect on wildlife (very little lives there) and a major effect on tourism $$ and creating awareness.  Let the businesses struggle when tourists don't want to visit our beaches. Let the locals realize how gross our beaches are and maybe they will contribute to the cleanup. If they are ok with how our beaches look now there is no way they will advocate for change. 

Clean the mangroves, flats, and don't spend your hard earned $ at establishments that contribute to the destruction. Vote for politicians that will keep people/corporations in check. Teach fellow anglers and boaters the right way to dispose of bottles, bait bags etc. Practice catch and release as much as you can. No need to supply the whole block with fish that's just going to end up in the back of a freezer and thrown out. Be careful anchoring/with your fins if you're a diver.

Honestly long term the best bet would be to donate to organizations that spread awareness and educate people. It may take a decade or two but I honestly believe that humans are good people and if they were armed with an education there is no way we would let this **** fly.  

Enyar

My opinion, leave the beaches. That's where a polluted area has little effect on wildlife (very little lives there) and a major effect on tourism $$ and creating awareness.  Let the businesses struggle when tourists don't want to visit our beaches. Let the locals realize how gross our waters are and maybe they will contribute to the cleanup. If they are ok with how our beaches look now there is no way they will advocate for change. 

Clean the mangroves, flats, and don't spend your hard earned $ at establishments that contribute to the destruction. Vote for politicians that will keep people/corporations in check. Teach fellow anglers and boaters the right way to dispose of bottles, bait bags etc. Practice catch and release as much as you can. No need to supply the whole block with fish that's just going to end up in the back of a freezer and thrown out. Be careful anchori

Honestly long term the best bet would be to donate to organizations that spread awareness and educate people. It may take a decade or two but I honestly believe that humans are good people and if they were armed with an education there is no way we would let this **** fly.  

Enyar

My opinion, leave the beaches. That's where a polluted area has little effect on wildlife (very little lives there) and a major effect on tourism $$ and creating awareness.  Let the businesses struggle when tourists don't want to visit our beaches. Let the locals realize how gross our waters are and maybe they will contribute to the cleanup. If they are ok with how our beaches look now there is no way they will advocate for change. 

Clean the mangroves, flats, and don't spend your hard earned $ at establishments that contribute to the destruction. Vote for politicians that will keep people/corporations in check. Teach fellow anglers and boaters the right way to dispose of bottles, bait bags etc. Practice catch and release as much as you can. No need to supply the whole block with fish that's just going to end up in the back of a freezer and thrown out. Be careful anchori

Honestly long term the best bet would be to donate to organizations that spread awareness and educate people. It may take a decade or two but I honestly believe that humans are good people and if they were armed with an education there is no way we would let this **** fly.  

FloridaOD

Research trash / debris input sources.
Most trash deposited on shorelines is not the result of boaters, waterfront residents discarding stuff, tossing in the waterway.
Land based drainage systems, fueled by roadside debris contribute to waterway trashing.
On fresh water systems I have given up on well meaning but futile “ cleanups”...... the need is trash input management, requiring significant dedication of resources.
Cleanup events are supposed to “ raise awareness “. OK, Then What?
With certain awareness, participating in futile Cleanup excercise is an active effort in stupidity and collusion.

CountryBumpkin

Just think, if they were armed with an education, they might not need 6 re-post to convey their message.

Enyar

CountryBumpkin said:

Just think, if they were armed with an education, they might not need 6 re-post to convey their message.

Fair enough! I remember typing that up, and it not posting. I'm a fighter but after 6 times I gave up and figured something was up with the server. Looks like it just took a bit to process!