FORT MYERS, Fla. - s4story -- Nearly 400 volunteers spread out across Lee County on Saturday, September 19th, for Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc.'s (KLCB) annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing 4,000 pounds of trash and debris from local beaches, shorelines and waterways.

Volunteers participated at multiple cleanup locations throughout the county, bringing together residents, families, businesses, schools and community groups for a morning dedicated to protecting Southwest Florida's coastal environment. From small pieces of litter to larger debris, every item collected helped prevent trash from entering local waterways and threatening wildlife.

Now in its 37th year in Lee County, the International Coastal Cleanup is part of Ocean Conservancy's worldwide effort to remove litter from coastlines and waterways while gathering valuable information about the types of debris found.

"Seeing the volunteers show up across Lee County is a powerful reminder of how much our community cares about protecting the places we all enjoy," said Trish Fancher, Executive Director of Keep Lee County Beautiful. "Removing 4,000 pounds of debris in just one morning shows what can be accomplished when people throughout our community get involved."

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The success of this countywide effort would not have been possible without the volunteers, site captains and hosts, community partners and sponsors who dedicated their time and resources to making the cleanup possible.

KLCB extends its sincere appreciation to this year's International Coastal Cleanup sponsors: Title Sponsor Wright Construction Group, Inc.; Molson Coors; Surfing's Evolution & Preservation Foundation; Ron Jon Surf Shop; Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel; Seaborne Defense; Florida Power & Light Company; Town of Fort Myers Beach; Waste Pro; Suncoast Beverage; Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Herc Rentals; Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation; College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving; Kayak Excursions; Gibson Air Conditioning; WM; City of Cape Coral; City of Fort Myers; Lee County Solid Waste; Lee County Parks & Recreation; Ocean Conservancy; Keep America Beautiful; Keep Florida Beautiful; and the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce.

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KLCB organizes cleanup and beautification opportunities throughout the year. To learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved, visit www.klcb.org.

About Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc.

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc., established in 1989, is the county's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. This local nonprofit forms public-private partnerships and programs that inspire, educate and engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving and protecting their community environments.

For more information, call 239-334-3488 or visit www.klcb.org.

Follow us on Facebook @KLCBInc or Instagram @keepleecountybeautifulfl.