Community Urged to Roll Up Sleeves for Alva Beach Clean-Up

Several pivotal environmental groups will come together to host an Alva Beach Clean Up on Monday, 9 March from 10am to 2:30pm.

Tangaroa Blue, in collaboration with Reef Clean, Reef Trust, and Australian Marine Debris Initiative, are kindly asking residents to spare some time on Monday to join the Reef Clean project and help prevent marine debris from entering the Great Barrier Reef.

“During this monitoring event, you’ll be helping clean our beautiful beaches whilst also gathering important information for the Australian Marine Debris Initiative,” said a Tangaroa Blue spokesperson.

“No prior experience is necessary; our friendly team leaders will teach you everything that you need to know on the day.”

All volunteers are asked to meet at the Alva Surf Life Saving Club and advised to wear enclosed shoes and adequate sun protection gear, bringing along a reusable water bottle. Tangaroa Blue have advised they will provide all equipment and drinking water top-ups throughout the day.

Registration for the event is essential. Email Matthew at matthew@tangaroablue.org.

What: Tangaroa Blue Alva Beach Clean Up

When: Monday, 9 March from 10am to 2:30pm

Where: Alva Surf Life Saving Club

1. Previously organised clean ups by Tangaroa Blue have removed hundreds of kilograms of rubbish from our beaches. Photo source: Tangaroa Blue
2. Volunteers are always amazed with what they find washed up on our beaches! Photo source: Burdekin Shire Council