For over a decade, the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup has united New Brunswickers in a shared mission: to protect the stunning Bay of Fundy from marine debris. Together, we’ve safeguarded these wild shorelines, home to the world’s highest tides and countless species of coastal wildlife.

Thank you to all those who attended and supported our 11th Annual Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup on August 29, 2026! This year, over 263 volunteers and 36 partner organizations came out to honor over a decade of collective care and protect the places that connect us all — and the hard work paid off!

Together, we removed over 1,660 pounds of marine debris from Bay of Fundy shorelines, which included:

• 3,800 lobster bands

• 2,300 metres of discarded rope

• 370 intact plastic bottles

• 1,437 small pieces of plastic

• 2,300+ pieces of foam and food containers, and

• one exceptionally creepy, eyeless doll head (why is there always a creepy doll?)

Check out the photo gallery to see some photos from the day, as well as memories from past cleanups, and scroll to the bottom of this page for a full breakdown of results and the top 10 most common items!

Congratulations to our prize pack winners, Stephanie and Samantha!

We’re thrilled to announce that we have chosen Samantha Anderson as our 2026 photo contest winner! Samantha, along with 12 other volunteers, joined our Bliss Island 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, Stephanie Burnett! Stephanie joined two cleanups this year, including Carl Duivenvoorden’s 7th annual Terry Fox Beach Cleanup at Frye Island Nature Preserve and a cleanup at Wilmot Park in Fredericton.

Thanks to all those who submitted photos and participated in our cleanups this year, and to the Purrfect Cup Cat Cafe, Fredericton Bouldering Co-op, Ducks Crossing Wine, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Back Trails, ANBL, Long Baw Brewery, Educated Beards, Topsail Canvas, Saint Andrews Brewing Co, In Step Adventures, Jolly Breeze Whale Adventures, Trailway Brewing Co., and Saltwinds Coffee Company for contributing to our prize packs and supporting our 11th Annual Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup!

Want to learn more about marine debris? Explore our new toolkit! 🌊💡

As part of this year’s Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup and thanks to funding from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, we’ve created a new resource that draws from eleven years of our own cleanup statistics, cleanup initiatives from other New Brunswick organizations, and global research on plastics pollution. With our Marine Debris Educational Toolkit, you can learn all about the current state of marine debris in New Brunswick, including where it comes from, the impacts that pollution has on wildlife and communities, and how your efforts to fight marine debris can extend past our annual cleanup event!

If you’d like to hear from experts on the current state of marine debris in New Brunswick, you can also watch a recording of our recent Protecting Waterways Webinar on YouTube! In this webinar, Nature Trust staff and special guest hosts Matt Abott, Marine Program Director with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, and Lewnanny Richardson, Species at Risk Program Director with Nature NB, explore the vital role of New Brunswick’s marine ecosystems and discuss the key threats these environments face.

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 19, 2026 we joined Carl and friends on Frye Island for his 7th annual Terry Fox Beach Cleanup—to Finish It!

We were so heartened to see so many volunteers come out to support two worthy causes. Together, a team of 29 volunteers cleaned up lots of debris, including pulling out and untangling many large fishing nets from the island shoreline.

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

Follow along on Instagram @terryfox.beachcleanup

Check out a 2025 Frye Island cleanup recap video made by Carl Duivenvoorden on YouTube by clicking the button below!

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.

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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!

PAST CLEANUP RESULTS