Back in 2019, Florida Chapter AFS decided to try to put some events together outside of the annual meeting to bring chapter members together and do something beneficial for our aquatic resources. It was decided that doing aquatic cleanup events would be the best way to do this. These events are typically held on International Coastal Cleanup day which this year falls on Saturday, September 21st. However, these events can be done at any time during the year. We would like to get as many members as possible to host a local event or go participate in an event someone else has already planned. It could even just be taking your family out for a few hours to pick up trash somewhere. Since 2019, chapter members and their events have removed nearly 13,000 lbs of trash from waterways around the state. Last year we only had two events and would like more participation this year. If you would like to host an event, the chapter will reimburse you for up to $200 for trash bags, gloves, water, whatever else you may need to put an event on. Just keep your receipts. Thus far for this year we have one event planned for the Harris Chain of Lakes on September 21st. If you would like to host an event, have any questions, or want more info on the Harris Chain of Lakes event, please contact Nick Trippel at 352-800-5015 or Nicholas.Trippel@myfwc.com.