What we Protect
Protecting Palm Beach County takes all of us-from our shorelines to our neighborhoods to our classrooms.
Starts here
These are the focus areas that guide our work and shape a greener, healthier future for generations to come.
Pounds of Trash Collected From Beaches And Waterways
25,000
+
Annual Community Cleanups and education workshops
50
+
Trees & Native Plants Placed in Local Soil
15,000
+
Pounds of Trash Collected From Beaches And Waterways
1.2M
+
OUR IMPACT
Marine debris and litter threaten our coastal ecosystems and wildlife.
and the Lake Worth Lagoon.
We organize regular beach sweeps, inland waterway cleanups, and targeted anti-litter campaigns to keep trash out of the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon.
RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTION
Education is our strongest tool against the disposable culture. We provide workshops and digital resources on proper local recycling rules, backyard composting, and practical ways for households and businesses to eliminate single-use plastics.
COMMUNITY GREENING & BEAUTIFICATION
Trees and native plants cool our neighborhoods, clean our air, and provide vital habitats for local wildlife. Our community greening initiatives focus on urban tree planting, habitat restoration, and native gardening guidelines.
LITTER PREVENTION & CLEANUPS
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The next generation of stewards is in our classrooms today. We offer school grants, youth leadership programs, and public workshops designed to foster a lifelong love for nature and a deep understanding of South Florida ecology.
From Muck to Shore,
It's all connected
The rich soil of our farmlands feeds our communities. Stormwater flows from our neighborhoods to our waterways. Healthy habitats support wildlife—and all of us.
When we protect one, we protect all.
