[SEMCO] Reminder- Coastal Cleanup Saturday November 18th

[Ryan Mann]

*VOLUNTEERs needed for CLEANUP in Dennis and Yarmouth ON November 18th,
10:00AM-12:00pm.*



Join Friends of Bass River and the Town of Yarmouth starting at Bass River
Beach in South Yarmouth as we take one more sweep of the shores of Bass
River to pick up debris left behind. Garbage bags and gloves will be
provided. We will break into small teams and visit various locations along
the river. All are welcome regardless of age or abilities.

Sources of marine debris include littering, trash blowing out of trash cans
and cigarette butts washing into storm drains that connect to the ocean.
Marine debris is more than an eyesore, it can also directly harm sea life
and humans. Seabirds, seals, and other animals can be choked, starved or
poisoned when they mistake debris for food, and wildlife can become
entangled in nets, bags, ropes and other trash. Beachgoers may injure
themselves on pieces of glass, wood or metal while swimming or walking on
the sand. Debris also poses a threat to navigation—propellers can become
jammed with fishing line, boats can be damaged by colliding with large
pieces of debris and plastic can clog cooling intakes. Because much of the
trash collected each year comes from street litter, it is easily
preventable by always using secure trash bins and recycling as much as
possible.

Educate, collaborate and preserve are the three basic tenets of the Friends
of Bass River. A detailed website has been launched as well as a presence
on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more
information, please visit www.friendsofbassriver.org .




Ryan Mann

Executive Director

Friends of Bass River

www.FriendsOfBassRiver.org
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