We're taking action to clean up the waterways of the Great Lakes region!
THE GREAT LAKES PLASTIC CLEANUP
The Great Lakes Region by Numbers
107 million
people
10
million
kilograms of plastic litter
3500
species of plants and animals under threat
21%
of the world's fresh water supply
The Plastic Problem
Plastic in the water is an eyesore, but its impact goes beyond just the aesthetic. Find out why plastic in freshwater systems is so problematic, where it comes from, and what we can do about it.
About the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
A campaign that brings together partners from across Canada to take action on the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes.
Where We Work
The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup works with marinas throughout the Great Lakes region, which includes the five Great Lakes as well as the waterways between and around them.
Resources
Explore our collection of educational resources, including information about the capture & cleanup technology we use and lesson plans for students!
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