For two decades the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has brought volunteers from across the State to the coast for one purpose…to clean up the debris and trash they find there. 

In what sometimes feels as the “endless pursuit’ of removing marine debris from the shoreline, these volunteers and sponsors have dedicated their time and energy to making the coast of southern Alabama a safe and beautiful place to visit and to live.

Kaiser Realty is a proud supporter of the Alabama Coastal Cleanup.  Debbie Simmons, Human Resources Manager at Kaiser, said, “I really enjoy Coastal Cleanup.  It is a great reason to go to the beach, and you get the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping the environment.”  Kaiser is offering a 10% discount on 2 night stays the weekend of Sept. 15 for guests who participate in the event.*  Click here for more of Kaiser’s Events and Hot Deals.

The Alabama Coastal Cleanup engages local citizens to remove trash and debris from the Gulf Coast beaches and waterways, to identify the sources of the debris, and to change the behaviors that cause pollution.  In a continuing effort to clean up the coast, the 20th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup is scheduled Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. until noon.  Come show your support and concern for Alabama’s waterways by participating. 

In addition to tarnishing the natural beauty of our State, marine debris (trash and waste discarded in the water) kills thousands of marine mammals, sea birds and turtles each year.  It also damages fishing nets, fouls propellers, and clogs water intakes. 

The Alabama Coastal Cleanup is held in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), which is the largest single-day volunteer event for the marine environment.  Since Alabama joined the ICC in 1987, 48,446 volunteers in Alabama have removed a total of 902,424 pounds of debris and cleaned 2,847 miles of Alabama coastline.

Gather up your group today…your family, church group, Boy Scout or Girl Scout group…or come out on your own and make new friends!  Volunteers receive a t-shirt, hugger, decal, and drinks in thanks for their participation, not to mention the satisfaction of keeping Alabama beautiful! 

*2 night reservation required.  Not valid with any other offers of previously booked reservations.