
LOCAL Land Services and Clean4Shore are partnering to remove marine debris from Port Stephens waterways and are seeking more volunteers to join.
The Clean & Cruise events help reduce harm to marine life – and humans – by removing plastic waste from the environment and avoiding the creation of new microplastics in our waterways.

It’s worth it for your business.
Message us.
Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.
Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au
Everyone 18-plus is welcome – however, you must be able to swim.
Ages 16-17 are welcome under the supervision of a parent/carer/guardian.
On Friday 20 October the Clean & Cruise starts from the Tomago Boat ramp.
Arrive at 8.45am for a 9am departure, returning to shore at 12 noon.
Further Clean & Cruise events will depart from Lemon Tree Passage on Monday 23 October, Thursday 17 November and Friday 15 December.
A further Tomago date is still to be confirmed.
Register for any event at https://regionalnsw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eapiXFE5yWwcbIi.
Bring your own hat, water bottle and towel.
Wetsuit bottoms, a life jacket, gloves and booties are provided.
If you are part of a school, Landcare, community, sports, or business group that would like to get involved in helping to clean up areas in Newcastle, Port Stephens, or Lake Macquarie, get in touch with Jono from Clean4Shore at jonomacs@bigpond.com to organise a date that suits.