Coastal Clean-Up

The third Saturday in September of each year means Coastal Cleanup time in Alabama! In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, PALS partners with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources/State Lands/Coastal Section to coordinate and implement the Alabama Coastal Cleanup. This annual effort is made possible through our valuable Alabama Coastal Cleanup Corporate Sponsors, Zone Captains and over 5,000 volunteers that dedicate their time and resources to this successful coastal effort. 

Large trash bags, T-shirts, posters, data cards, and other valuable cleanup materials are provided to all cleanup volunteers and are distributed at each of the 31 zones from Dauphin Island to the Alabama-Florida line.

Over its 37-year history, the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has mobilized more than 113,000 volunteers to remove roughly 1.8 million pounds of trash from the state’s beaches, roadways, bayous, and bays. This incredible effort has made Alabama a leading example for coastal conservation nationwide.

Thank you to all those who supported the cleanup this year. This huge event would not be successful without the hard work of our volunteers and the generous support from our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor

Sea Turtle Sponsors - $5,000+

Dune Sponsors - $2,000+

Additional Sponsors

For Program Sponsorship Information or to Ask About Planned Giving, please email [email protected]

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