National Cleanup Programs

River & Ocean Plastic Removal Across the United States

Ocean Blue Project leads national river and ocean cleanup programs designed to stop ocean plastic pollution before it reaches marine ecosystems.

From upstream river corridors to coastal shorelines, our work focuses on removing debris at every stage of its journey — protecting wildlife, waterways, and communities across the United States.

Our River-to-Ocean Approach

Plastic rarely begins in the ocean.

It travels:

Street → Storm Drain → Creek → River → Bay → Ocean

Our national model focuses on upstream interception, coastal cleanup, and long-term environmental restoration.

Cleanup Programs by State

Ocean Blue Project operates active cleanup programs in multiple states, with continued national expansion.

Current Programs:

• Florida Beach & River Cleanup Programs

• California Coastal Cleanup Initiatives

• Washington State River Restoration

• Virginia Potomac River Cleanup

• Maryland Watershed Protection Projects

• New Jersey Coastal & River Cleanups

• Pennsylvania River-to-Ocean Programs

• New York Coastal Volunteer Initiatives

Volunteer Cleanup Programs Nationwide

Whether you’re an individual, student group, or community organization, you can join a cleanup near you.

Our volunteer programs include:

• Beach cleanups
• River cleanups
• Estuary restoration
• Storm response debris removal
• Community-led cleanup events

Find a Cleanup Near You.

Corporate & University Cleanup Partnerships

National companies and universities partner with Ocean Blue Project to host large-scale environmental volunteer events aligned with sustainability and ESG goals.

Corporate cleanup programs include:

• Team-building beach cleanups
• River restoration volunteer days
• Multi-state employee engagement programs
• Sponsored cleanup initiatives

Explore Corporate Volunteer Programs.

Research & Innovation

Our cleanup programs are informed by science and innovation.

Ocean Blue Project explores:

• Plastic pollution prevention strategies
• Watershed restoration models
• Microplastic education
• Biological research into plastic degradation

Explore Research & Innovation.

National Impact

Through coordinated state programs and partnerships, Ocean Blue Project has:

• Mobilized volunteers across multiple states
• Removed thousands of pounds of plastic debris
• Activated corporate and university teams
• Focused on upstream river corridors feeding major waterways

View Our Annual Impact Report.

Why National Cleanup Matters

Plastic pollution is not confined to one city or shoreline. What enters a river upstream can travel hundreds of miles before reaching the ocean.

A national cleanup strategy ensures:

✔ Early interception
✔ Scalable impact
✔ Local community engagement
✔ Measurable environmental protection

By connecting state-level programs under one coordinated mission, we maximize environmental return per effort.

Get Involved in National Cleanup Efforts

You can help scale river and ocean protection nationwide.

Volunteer at a Cleanup Near Me

Organize a Cleanup in Your Community

Partner as a Corporate Sponsor

Donate to Support National River & Ocean Programs

Every piece removed protects a life.

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