Dinner Key Island Cleanup ICC2026
Join Project Anchor Down for a welcoming, hands-on conservation event as part of the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup.
Volunteers will meet at the Seminole Boat Ramp before traveling by boat to the Dinner Key Islands, to remove marine debris from this unique Biscayne Bay habitat. Volunteers who remain on shore will help clean around the Seminole Boat Ramp.
This cleanup supports the global International Coastal Cleanup effort coordinated by Ocean Conservancy, with VolunteerCleanup.org serving as the local ICC partner. By participating, volunteers will help protect Biscayne Bay, support healthier coastal and coral ecosystems, and contribute to a broader community effort to understand and reduce marine debris.
T-shirts with this year’s marine animal theme, the Humpback whale, are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup.
The Miami-Dade ICC is made possible by the generous support of our strategic level sponsors Ocaquatics, City of Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo, and Terra Group, with additional support from Climate First Bank, City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and PADL.
Event details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Required arrival time: 8:45 AM
Cleanup begins: 9:00 AM
Expected conclusion: Approximately 11:00–12:00 PM
Meeting location: Coconut Grove Seminole Boat Ramp
Address: 2900 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Please arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in and the required safety briefing before cleanup activities and boat transportation begin.
Registration is required
All participants must register in advance through VolunteerCleanup.org.
Boat access is available only to registered volunteers and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The island cleanup has capacity for approximately 60 volunteers. An additional land-based cleanup will be available near the boat ramp for late arrivals, volunteers who do not receive a boat assignment, and participants who prefer to remain on shore.
Walk-up participants cannot be guaranteed boat transportation.
Boat transportation and island conditions
Boats will transport volunteers from the boat ramp to the Dinner Key Islands in groups of approximately 12 passengers per trip. Life Jackets will be available to all volunteers during boat transport, and a safety briefing will be given during the transport to the island.
There are no restroom facilities on the islands, and return trips to shore during the cleanup will generally be limited to emergencies. Volunteers traveling to the island must be physically capable of boarding a boat, maintaining their balance, walking over uneven outdoor terrain, and participating safely in cleanup activities.
Participants with limited mobility, significant balance concerns, or concerns about boat travel are welcome to participate in the land-based cleanup.
Personal flotation devices will be available for safety. Parents or guardians bringing children should bring a properly fitted life jacket for each child.
Although there is no formal minimum age, the island portion is best suited for volunteers approximately 14 years of age or older. Parents and guardians should use their judgment when deciding whether the boat and island cleanup are appropriate for younger participants.
What to wear and bring
Please come prepared for sun, heat, insects, vegetation, and outdoor cleanup conditions.
Volunteers should bring or wearing:
- Closed-toe shoes or secure water shoes
- Long pants and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt
- Sun-protective clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Snacks
- Rain protection
- Towel or change of clothes, if desired
Open-toed shoes are not permitted for the island cleanup.
Extra drinking water will be available.
Cleanup supplies and safety
The event coordinators will provide cleanup supplies, including gloves, bags, buckets, trash grabbers, and related materials.
A safety briefing will take place before activities begin. Volunteers should not personally handle needles, unidentified containers, hazardous materials, dangerous broken glass, injured wildlife, or other potentially unsafe objects. Please notify an event team lead immediately so trained leads can assess and collect the material safely.
International Coastal Cleanup debris information will be documented at the event’s base station.
Parking
Public parking is available at:
2885 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
Public parking is paid.
Weather policy
This is a rain-or-shine event.
If thunder, lightning, or unsafe marine conditions are present, boat transportation to the Dinner Key Islands will be canceled. Cleanup activities will continue on land at the boat ramp when conditions allow.
Registered participants will receive significant updates by email and through VolunteerCleanup.org’s event notification system.
Service hours, waivers, and photography
Community-service hours will be available. Documentation can be requested after the event and will be sent by email.
All participants must complete the required event waiver. Photographs and video may be taken during the cleanup, and participants may also be asked to complete a photo release.
Partners
This event is presented through the combined efforts of:
Project Anchor Down
VolunteerCleanup.org
Ocean Conservancy
Clean Miami-Dade
Please read the full event description before registering so you understand the transportation procedures, physical requirements, parking arrangements, and required equipment.
Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
- Closed Toed Shoes
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Insect Repellent
What Will Be Provided?
- Garbage Bags
- Gloves
Parking Information
Public parking is available at:
2885 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
Public parking is paid.
Meeting Spot Details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Required arrival time: 8:45 AM
Cleanup begins: 9:00 AM
Expected conclusion: Approximately 11:15–12:00 PM
Meeting location: Seminole Boat Ramp
Address: 2900 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Organizer Information
Dinner Key Island Cleanup ICC2026
About This Event
Join Project Anchor Down for a welcoming, hands-on conservation event as part of the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup.
Volunteers will meet at the Seminole Boat Ramp before traveling by boat to the Dinner Key Islands, to remove marine debris from this unique Biscayne Bay habitat. Volunteers who remain on shore will help clean around the Seminole Boat Ramp.
This cleanup supports the global International Coastal Cleanup effort coordinated by Ocean Conservancy, with VolunteerCleanup.org serving as the local ICC partner. By participating, volunteers will help protect Biscayne Bay, support healthier coastal and coral ecosystems, and contribute to a broader community effort to understand and reduce marine debris.
T-shirts with this year’s marine animal theme, the Humpback whale, are available for purchase. Order before August 30 if you want to guarantee your shirt arrives before the cleanup.
The Miami-Dade ICC is made possible by the generous support of our strategic level sponsors Ocaquatics, City of Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo, and Terra Group, with additional support from Climate First Bank, City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and PADL.
Event details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Required arrival time: 8:45 AM
Cleanup begins: 9:00 AM
Expected conclusion: Approximately 11:00–12:00 PM
Meeting location: Coconut Grove Seminole Boat Ramp
Address: 2900 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Please arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in and the required safety briefing before cleanup activities and boat transportation begin.
Registration is required
All participants must register in advance through VolunteerCleanup.org.
Boat access is available only to registered volunteers and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The island cleanup has capacity for approximately 60 volunteers. An additional land-based cleanup will be available near the boat ramp for late arrivals, volunteers who do not receive a boat assignment, and participants who prefer to remain on shore.
Walk-up participants cannot be guaranteed boat transportation.
Boat transportation and island conditions
Boats will transport volunteers from the boat ramp to the Dinner Key Islands in groups of approximately 12 passengers per trip. Life Jackets will be available to all volunteers during boat transport, and a safety briefing will be given during the transport to the island.
There are no restroom facilities on the islands, and return trips to shore during the cleanup will generally be limited to emergencies. Volunteers traveling to the island must be physically capable of boarding a boat, maintaining their balance, walking over uneven outdoor terrain, and participating safely in cleanup activities.
Participants with limited mobility, significant balance concerns, or concerns about boat travel are welcome to participate in the land-based cleanup.
Personal flotation devices will be available for safety. Parents or guardians bringing children should bring a properly fitted life jacket for each child.
Although there is no formal minimum age, the island portion is best suited for volunteers approximately 14 years of age or older. Parents and guardians should use their judgment when deciding whether the boat and island cleanup are appropriate for younger participants.
What to wear and bring
Please come prepared for sun, heat, insects, vegetation, and outdoor cleanup conditions.
Volunteers should bring or wearing:
- Closed-toe shoes or secure water shoes
- Long pants and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt
- Sun-protective clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Snacks
- Rain protection
- Towel or change of clothes, if desired
Open-toed shoes are not permitted for the island cleanup.
Extra drinking water will be available.
Cleanup supplies and safety
The event coordinators will provide cleanup supplies, including gloves, bags, buckets, trash grabbers, and related materials.
A safety briefing will take place before activities begin. Volunteers should not personally handle needles, unidentified containers, hazardous materials, dangerous broken glass, injured wildlife, or other potentially unsafe objects. Please notify an event team lead immediately so trained leads can assess and collect the material safely.
International Coastal Cleanup debris information will be documented at the event’s base station.
Parking
Public parking is available at:
2885 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
Public parking is paid.
Weather policy
This is a rain-or-shine event.
If thunder, lightning, or unsafe marine conditions are present, boat transportation to the Dinner Key Islands will be canceled. Cleanup activities will continue on land at the boat ramp when conditions allow.
Registered participants will receive significant updates by email and through VolunteerCleanup.org’s event notification system.
Service hours, waivers, and photography
Community-service hours will be available. Documentation can be requested after the event and will be sent by email.
All participants must complete the required event waiver. Photographs and video may be taken during the cleanup, and participants may also be asked to complete a photo release.
Partners
This event is presented through the combined efforts of:
Project Anchor Down
VolunteerCleanup.org
Ocean Conservancy
Clean Miami-Dade
Please read the full event description before registering so you understand the transportation procedures, physical requirements, parking arrangements, and required equipment.
Read more about the history and impact of the International Coastal Cleanup.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
What Will Be Provided?
Parking Information
Public parking is available at:
2885 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
Public parking is paid.
Meeting Spot Details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Required arrival time: 8:45 AM
Cleanup begins: 9:00 AM
Expected conclusion: Approximately 11:15–12:00 PM
Meeting location: Seminole Boat Ramp
Address: 2900 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Organizer Information
Project Anchor Down
Project AnchorDown is a is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of coral reef ecosystems. Our mission is to educate the public on the health, risks, and importance of coral reefs, consolidate global research into a comprehensive and accessible database, and actively give back to the community through hands-on conservation efforts. By organizing beach cleanups, fostering collaboration among researchers, and raising awareness about marine conservation, we aim to create a sustainable future for our oceans. Through education, research, and action, Project AnchorDown empowers individuals and communities to take meaningful steps toward preserving marine biodiversity. Join us in making a lasting impact!