Join the #GreatLakes1Million Challenge
TAKE ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE GREAT LAKES
The #GreatLakes1Million Challenge is our region-wide push to remove one million pieces of trash from the Great Lakes Basin, and anyone can help, from anywhere. Every time you pick up litter on a beach, along a trail, out on the town, or even in your own neighborhood, you count the pieces and report them to us. That's it - no special training, no cost, no time commitment, no minimum. Whether you collect 3 pieces or 300, every submission adds to our shared total and helps us pinpoint where pollution is worst so we can focus our efforts where they matter most. It's easy to join because you can do it on your own, it fits into a walk you're already taking, and it's important because the Great Lakes hold 20% of the world's fresh water. Protecting them isn't a job for scientists and policymakers alone; it's something every one of us can do in our daily lives.
Pick Up Trash
In your neighborhood, on a beach, during a hike - trash can be picked up inland or right on the coast; it all helps prevent marine debris from entering the Great Lakes. If you are in the Great Lakes Basin, count how many pieces you collect and move on to Step 2 (we recommend counting your trash as you pick it up).
Spread the Word
Picking up trash is more fun with friends! It takes an entire region of Great Lakes advocates like you to protect our most precious freshwater natural resource. Host your own cleanup, post to social using the hashtag #GreatLakes1Million, and inspire others to join you as you clean up our lakes! We LOVE seeing and sharing your trash photos.
