Get Involved in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
With so many people out enjoying the lake this year, now more than ever, it is important to pitch in to clean up the shoreline along your property or the local public beach with family and friends.
What to Do
Get a group of family or friends together
Pick a local shoreline area to cleanup such as a local beach or the shoreline around your property
Complete the wavier
Download the Data Card: https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/datacard-en.pdf
Grab some garbage bags and gloves then start cleaning!
At the end, or as you go, keep track of the types of items found with the data card
Weigh the amount of garbage found either with a scale or approximate
Use the contact us link at the bottom of the page to send PLWA the data card, weight, location of the cleaned up, and how many people helped
PLWA will post the results on the Great Shoreline Clean Up Website
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