Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a beach cleanup in Misquamicut, Rhode Island, on May 18, bringing together 25 volunteers who removed 167 pounds of debris from the shoreline. The cleanup was organized in partnership with Misquamicut Beach Foundation and Westerly Recreation, with support from Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team. This volunteer beach cleanup was part of the RI Litter Free Grant program, which allowed ORCA to provide a free Misquamicut Beach Clea

On May 16, 2026, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a volunteer cleanup in Mystic, Connecticut, alongside Adventure Mystic and Northswell. Volunteers spent the day collecting trash both from kayaks on the Mystic River and on foot throughout downtown Mystic. The sunny weather made for a great day outside while teams removed litter, including balloons, glass bottles, plastic bottles, and other debris from the shoreline and surrounding areas. Event Details The clean

On May 9, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a volunteer beach and river cleanup in Providence, Rhode Island, along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Ten volunteers collected 136 pounds of trash during the cleanup despite overcast skies and misty weather conditions. The event brought together local community members and partner organizations to help clear debris from the urban waterway corridor. Event Details The cleanup was set up along the Woonasquatucket Gre

On May 2, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a volunteer beach cleanup at Narrow River in Rhode Island, where 22 volunteers removed 364 pounds of debris from the shoreline. The cleanup focused on protecting the river’s edge and surrounding habitat, with volunteers spending the morning collecting litter and debris from the waterfront. Event Details Narrow River continues to be one of the most important waterways we work in throughout Rhode Island. Volunteers cover

Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a volunteer beach cleanup at Great Island in Narragansett, Rhode Island, where 20 volunteers removed 185 pounds of debris from the shoreline despite strong winds and colder temperatures. The cleanup highlighted the ongoing impact of long-term marine debris, including a 1983 Pepsi bottle recovered during the event. Event Details Great Island’s mucky shoreline and exposed coastline made for a colder cleanup day, but volunteers sti

On April 26, 2026, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a volunteer cleanup in Wakefield, Rhode Island, alongside alliance partners Purslane and Arnold Lumber. A total of 22 volunteers participated, removing 105 pounds of trash from the downtown area. Event Details from the Wakefield, RI, Cleanup This cleanup focused on the downtown Wakefield area, where trash tends to collect along sidewalks, curbs, and nearby waterways. Volunteers worked through a mix of paved st

On April 18, 2026, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a beach cleanup at East Matunuck State Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. A total of 75 volunteers came out and removed 367 pounds of trash from the shoreline. The cleanup was held in honor of Brody Colon, bringing together community members to care for a beach that meant a lot to him. Event Details from the East Matunuck State Beach, RI, Cleanup Conditions at East Matunuck State Beach were typical for ea

Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a beach cleanup in New Haven, Connecticut, on Friday, April 24th, where 51 volunteers removed 318 pounds of litter from the Fort Hale Fishing Pier. Event Details from the New Haven Cleanup The cleanup focused on the Fort Hale Fishing Pier area, where debris tends to collect along the shoreline and around the rocks. Volunteers spread out across the pier and nearby beach areas, working through a mix of larger dumped items and smal

On April 11, 2026, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a beach cleanup at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island, where 48 volunteers removed 178 pounds of debris from the shoreline. Event Details The cleanup took place along the shoreline at Fort Adams, where a mix of rocky edges, sandy stretches, and tidal buildup created areas where debris collects easily. Volunteers worked through both open beach and tucked-away sections, pulling trash from between rocks and alon

On March 28, 2026, Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) hosted a beach cleanup in Narragansett, Rhode Island, where 55 volunteers removed 336 pounds of debris from the shoreline at Aunt Carrie’s. The cleanup focused on a rocky stretch of coast and collected a wide range of trash, including small plastic, fishing line, lobster pots, and cans. Event Details This cleanup took place along the rocky shoreline near Aunt Carrie’s, a section of coast where debris can get caught b