- October 6, 2024
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Palm Coast children attending the city’s Fun in the Sun Summer Camp program has named the mascot for the 17th annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup.
The 140 campers decided to name the Florida Softshell Turtle “Pearl.” This year the annual cleanup will be held on Sept. 21 at 8 a.m., beginning at the Palm Coast Community Center, according to a city press release.
The Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup is a major pillar of Palm Coast’s ‘Keep PC Clean’ initiative to help keep the city litter and debris-free, especially around troublesome spots near waterways, parks, recreation areas, and neighborhoods, the press release said.
At the 2023 cleanup, 188 participants collected over 1,800 pounds of trash.
The Florida Inland Navigation District has given the city a $5,000 grant toward the event this year. FIND has contributed a collective $85,000 since the inaugural Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup event in 2008, the press release said.
Palm Coast Mayor Davi Alfin said getting the city’s youth involved this way will hopefully help bring more awareness to the importance of conservation.
“We are so fortunate to have a great team that helps with clean-up efforts year-round, and residents who are willing to help at our seasonal events year after year, along with sponsors who help make these events possible,” Alfin said.
Registration is now open for the cleanup. Participants may choose an area along the Intracoastal or anywhere within city limits for their collection efforts and Gloves, trash bags, a safety sheet, and a commemorative event t-shirt will be provided, the press release said.
A post-event community luncheon and awards ceremony will be held at the Community Center at 12 p.m. To learn more, or register, visit the registration link. For sponsorship opportunities, email Alyssa Roscoe at [email protected].
