Boston Harbor Islands Marine Debris Cleanup

The Great Boston Harbor Islands Cleanup was a once-in-a-generation environmental restoration effort to remove and responsibly dispose of abandoned fishing gear and marine debris from five ecologically significant islands: Great Brewster, Middle Brewster, Outer Brewster, Calf, and Lovells. Led by the Center for Coastal Studies and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, with support from NOAA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and Boston Harbor Now, the initiative mobilizes over 70 trained volunteers and hundreds of community participants for a weeklong "adventure cleanup." This project aims to restore critical wildlife habitats, protect coastal bird nesting areas, and preserve the natural, cultural, and recreational value of the Boston Harbor Islands for future generations. Photo and Video Credit: Charlie Nutting Partners: Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Boston Harbor Now, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Center for Coastal Studies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, NOAA, and the National Park Service #BostonHarborCleanup #MarineDebris #BostonHarbor #BostonHarborIslands