September Adopt-a-Beach is the largest annual day of action for the Great Lakes and this year marks the program’s 30th anniversary. Each year, thousands of volunteers cleanup beaches on all five Great Lakes while collecting data on beach litter. Adopt-a-Beach volunteers are on the front-lines of keeping plastic pollution out of the Great Lakes. More than 85 percent of the beach litter collected by volunteers each year is made up fully or in part of plastic. New and returning volunteers are needed for Adopt-a-Beach cleanups on all five Great Lakes. Volunteers come from all walks of life including individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups. The cleanups are held as part of the International Coastal Cleanup, a global event. The event will take place at various locations on Saturday, Sept. 18th. To learn more, visit www.greatlakesadopt.org. There are two ways to join the fun. Volunteers can visit www.greatlakesadopt.org to find a cleanup in their community or to create their own Great Lakes cleanup event. For more information about what to expect at a cleanup event or how to become an Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader, visit www.greatlakes/AdoptABeach