Our Mission
To remove and prevent marine debris in the Great Lakes watershed through community action and regional advocacy.
Our Vision
To cultivate a culture of individual and corporate responsibility amongst Great Lakes community members, united in their commitment to an environment free from marine debris.
Our Values
Data-Driven Impact
Our work is motivated by historical and emerging data about the quantity and impact of marine debris on ecosystems, communities, and human health; we know that the generation of high-quality quantitative and qualitative data about marine debris removal in the Great Lakes Basin keeps our work salient.
Education Through Action
Our work centers around place-based and experiential learning about Great Lakes issues; we know that community members of all kinds connect and relate to this work most when they are actively participating in impactful actions.
Community Collaboration
As a regional organization, our work requires the meaningful engagement and activation of communities across the Great Lakes Basin; we know that opportunities must be inclusive of and accessible to the diverse communities, entities, and individuals in this region.
Sustaining Legacy
Our work transcends those currently involved in it, as well as the region it takes place in; we know that the impact of our work will be felt for generations to come, both inside and outside of the Great Lakes Basin; preserving and protecting the Great Lakes is the shared responsibility as the inhabitants of this region.
