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Breaking Up with Plastic: Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Collier County

Jul 18, 2025

Single-use plastics have become deeply embedded in our daily routines, offering convenience while creating lasting environmental challenges. Keep Collier Beautiful encourages residents to examine our relationship with these items and explore ways to reduce their...

2025 International Coastal Cleanup scheduled for September 20th

Jul 18, 2025

Keep Collier Beautiful is excited to host the 40th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) scheduled on September 20, 2025. The community-wide cleanup will be held on several beaches and canals throughout Collier County. In the 2024 ICC, over 1,300 volunteers...

Keep Collier Beautiful calls on Boaters and Volunteers to join in the MIAAOR Annual Waterway Cleanup on July 26th

Jun 19, 2025

Keep Collier Beautiful is proud to partner with the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors (MIAAOR) for its Annual Waterway Cleanup, taking place Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM. This community-driven environmental initiative invites boaters, local businesses...

Love Your Waterways: Protecting Collier’s Canals

Jun 18, 2025

There's no better time to show some affection for one of Southwest Florida's most precious resources: our waterways. The canals and water systems that weave through Collier County are more than just scenic backdrops—they're the lifelines of our community's ecosystem,...

Keep Collier Beautiful Inspires Future Leaders at HOBY Florida West Camp 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Keep Collier Beautiful (KCB) had the honor of participating in the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Florida West's Camp HOBY 2025, where Executive Director Cyndee Woolley joined fellow panelists from the Humane Society of Tampa and Ronald McDonald House...

Collier County Offers Presentations and Tours to Promote Recycling Education

Jun 18, 2025

Collier County is proud to announce its impressive achievement of ranking third in the state for recycling. This is thanks to the dedication and participation of local residents to help preserve our paradise. To build on this success, the Collier County Waste...

Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism Educational Webinars Return for the Summer

Jun 18, 2025

The UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant office is pleased to announce the continuation of the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism (FLSEE) Educational Webinar Series, which is scheduled from 7-8PM on the second of Wednesday of every month starting in June and ending...

Clean Boating, Clear Waters: Best Practices for Southwest Florida Boaters

May 21, 2025

Southwest Florida's waterways are among our community's most precious resources. From the stunning shores of the Gulf to our intricate network of canals and mangrove estuaries, these waters support incredible biodiversity, fuel our tourism economy, and provide endless...

Local Spotlight: Marine Industries Association of Collier County

May 21, 2025

The Marine Industries Association of Collier County (MIACC) has been a driving force in promoting responsible boating practices throughout our region. As a not-for-profit membership-based organization, MIACC focuses on the responsible growth of the marine industry...