Funding Available for Shoreline Cleanup, Debris Recycling, Litter Prevention
The Marine Debris Clean-up Program offers funding to support ocean and shoreline cleanup projects across the province. (Province of Nova Scotia / File)
Seafood industry and sportfishing associations, community groups and other organizations can once again access funding to support ocean and shoreline cleanup projects throughout Nova Scotia.
“Clean coastlines benefit local communities and enhance the reputation of our seafood industry as a provider of top-quality products,” said Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. “Our goal is to limit the amount of debris that reaches the shore and increase recycling from cleanup initiatives.”
Funding is available through the Marine Debris Clean-up Program for:
- shoreline cleanups – up to a maximum of $2,000 per event; applications will be accepted until February 1, 2026, or until all available funds are allocated
- litter prevention projects – up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $3,000 per project; applications are open until June 30, as part of a competitive selection process
- marine debris recycling – up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per project; applications are open until June 30, as part of a competitive selection process.
More information about the program and applying is at: https://novascotia.ca/fish/marine-clean-up/.
Quotes:
“Through continued support from the Marine Debris Clean-up Program, Coastal Action has been able to continue a range of projects that not only target persistent marine debris on Nova Scotia’s shorelines, but also strengthen our relationships with local partners. The program has been supportive in helping us work towards solutions on the ground and inspire more collaboration toward cleaner coastlines and responsible disposal.”
— Kelly Mackarous, Coastal and Marine Program Manager, Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation
Quick Facts:
- Sunday, June 8, is World Ocean Day
- Nova Scotia has 13,000 kilometres of coastline
- the Marine Debris Clean-up Program supports efforts, in partnership with seafood industry associations, to clean Nova Scotia’s shorelines of debris and help protect the environment