Track the tide. Tally the debris.
Join Galveston Bay Foundation and our partners at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to document the debris that reaches our shoreline.
This is more than a cleanup. This is community science and the data you help collect will tell the story of where debris comes from and how it moves through the Bay.
As a Marine Debris Survey Volunteer, you will:
- Collect and remove trash from designated shoreline survey plots
- Help measure and mark survey areas using simple field tools
- Sort and identify debris by type to support NOAA data collection
- Record findings alongside staff and trained volunteers
- Assist with loading and unloading supplies
No experience needed. Staff will guide you through each step of the survey process.
This role involves walking on sand, mud, or uneven shoreline terrain while working outdoors. Dress for the weather and bring water.
Minors welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be registered with a parent or guardian and accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Your effort helps turn today’s data into tomorrow’s solutions for the Bay.
