For a decade, the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup has united New Brunswickers in a shared mission: to protect the stunning Bay of Fundy—the heart of our coastal identity—from marine debris. Together, we’ve safeguarded these wild shorelines, home to the world’s highest tides and countless species of coastal wildlife.
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the dozens of volunteers that came out on our September 13 and 27 cleanup dates to make this milestone year a success! We are so grateful for all of our dedicated volunteers, staff, sponsors, partners, and to all the individuals and groups who took the initiative to lead their own cleanups this year.
Together, we honored 10 years of collective care by coming together to protect the places that connect us all — and the hard work paid off!
Across 20 plus different cleanup sites, over 12 of which were independent and partner-led, over 9,254 pounds of ocean debris was collected thanks to the help of 175+ volunteers.
The most commonly collected items were:
Small pieces of foam (1,312)
Rope (1,266 M)
Lobster bands (1,156)
Large styrofoam pieces (601)
Small plastic pieces (519)
Glass pieces (268)
🎉 Congratulations to our cleanup and photo contest winners! 🎉
Maryse Basque’s winning GFCC photo contest submission! A great team ready to make a difference. 🌊
We’re thrilled to announce that we have chosen Maryse Basque as our 2025 photo contest winner! Maryse, along with 18 other volunteers, joined our Western Isles Nature Preserve cleanup and made a great impact, working towards safeguarding our wild shorelines together.
We’re also thrilled to announce our cleanup prize pack draw winner, Mayhew Lloy! Mayhew joined our L’Étang Islands Nature Preserve, along with his son Scott Lloy, for a day of fantastic island views and coastal action.
👏 Thanks to all those who submitted photos and participated in our cleanups this milestone year!
Thanks to Topsail Canvas, Saint Andrews Brewing Co., In Step Adventures, Jolly Breeze Whale Adventures, Trailway Brewing Co., and Saltwinds Ocean Air Coffee for contributing to our prize packs and supporting our 10th Annual Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup!
Team, Trash, and Terry Fox!
When the pandemic paused Terry Fox Runs in 2020, Carl Duivenvoorden turned his admiration for Terry into action—launching an annual beach cleanup in his honour. Since then, the effort has grown every year, tackling more trash, raising more funds, and building a stronger team.
On September 13, we joined Carl and friends on Frye Island for his 6th annual Terry Fox Beach Cleanup—to Finish It!
We were so heartened to see so many volunteers come out to support two worthy causes. Between 28 participants, we collected around 17 feed bags worth of garbage, leaving the shoreline of our beautiful Frye Island Nature Preserve spotless—the way it’s supposed to look!
You can support cancer research in Terry’s name and help create healthier oceans by making a donation today. Every contribution fuels the fight against cancer and keeps our shorelines cleaner for all.
Donate now and join the legacy: Carl Duivenvoorden | Terry Fox Run
Check out a Frye Island cleanup recap video made by Carl Duivenvoorden on YouTube by clicking the button below!
Lead your own cleanup
Thank you to everyone who led their own cleanups between July 1 and September 30 this year — all of your hard work will be counted towards our 10th Annual Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup total!
Want to keep the momentum going year-round? The Clean Swell® app is an easy and accurate way to count, weigh, and submit your cleanup data in real time and see it appear on the TIDES map of cleanups happening around the world.
Want more info? Download the Clean Swell® app from the App Store or Google Play or watch this short tutorial by the Ocean Conservancy to learn how the app works.
If you would like to learn more about the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup, please contact our Engagement team at engage@ntnb.org or by calling (506) 457-2398.
Check out our new video in honor of a decade of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup!
In this milestone video, hear from Colleen Lang, Laurie Campbell, Charly and Laura Bonga, Jane and Eric Hadley, and Bethany Pohl, long-time members of the Nature Trust community of supporters as they share their Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup stories and why this work matters—for the Bay, for wildlife, and for future generations.
Check out the video of our past successful cleanups!
The success of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup is not possible without the hard-work and dedication from our incredible volunteers, supporters and partners. The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is here to support your cleanup efforts each year!
We are working together to restore our coastal ecosystems for plants, wildlife, and future generations.
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MANY PARTNERS, SPONSORS, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE ANNUAL GREAT FUNDY COASTAL CLEANUP!
We also thank the Sir James Dunn Foundation for their generous support of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup.
PAST CLEANUP RESULTS
