Join the Inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup in Cobourg

Volunteers needed for the September 28 province-wide movement 

Cobourg, ON (September 11, 2025) – The Town of Cobourg is pleased to invite community members to participate in the inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup on World Rivers Day in Cobourg on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Hosted by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and funded by the Government of Ontario, Cobourg is one of six shoreline cleanups that will take place simultaneously that day.

“As co-chair of the Mayor’s Commission on Economic Transformation for the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative, I am incredibly proud that the Town of Cobourg has been selected as a partner in the first-ever Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup,” said Mayor Lucas Cleveland. “It is imperative that we all do our part to protect the Great Lakes and raise awareness about this irreplaceable natural resource.”

The Coastal Cleanup aims to help combat the tons of waste that pollutes our shores and water every year. Pollution in the Great Lakes has a negative effect on natural ecosystems, wildlife, and clean water that is needed across Canada.

Cobourg Coastal Cleanup Details
The Cobourg Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup will occur on Sunday, September 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will meet at the Marina building (103 Third Street) at 11 a.m. to sign-in, collect supplies and enjoy a coffee.

Volunteers are asked to register by visiting www.Cobourg.ca/CoastalCleanup, or by contacting the Mayor’s Office at 905-372-4301 ext. 4305.

The cleanup efforts will focus in three areas: Victoria Beach, Lucas Point Park and the Waterfront Nature Park (west rocky beach). All supplies for picking up the debris will be provided.

The Town of Cobourg thanks community members in advance for supporting this event and making a difference for our environment and beautiful waterfront.

About the Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup
This World Rivers Day, on September 28, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is partnering with six communities across Ontario on the first ever Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup. This special event, funded by the Ontario Government, will bring together more than 250 volunteers to collect and catalogue 200 kilograms of litter at beaches, parks, and other shoreline areas along Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, along with the St. Lawrence River. The Cities Initiative is proud to partner with Thunder Bay, Chatham-Kent, Owen Sound, Collingwood, Cobourg, and Kingston to unite people from across the province who are passionate about keeping our lakes clean. Visit the Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup webpage to learn more.

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