Over 100 million marine animals are killed each year due to plastic debris in the ocean. Currently, it is estimated that there are 100 million tons of plastic in oceans around the world.
We host beach clean ups for small groups around Galveston Island, Monday through Friday, with some weekend availability. Join us!
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How Cleanups Work
Our clean ups are designed for small groups and are located around Galveston Island Monday through Friday with some weekend availability hosted by a member of our Turtle Island Restoration Network Team. Our lead volunteer for this program is Robin K Yates.
When you get on site, your group leader will give instructions on trash collecting, filling out data cards, and safety guidelines. After the cleanup has been completed, the group leader will instruct the packing up of materials, and the wrap up meeting location at either Turtle Island Restoration Network or Galveston Island Brewing. This meeting will include a brief educational presentation, and a chance to discuss what all was found that day and it’s impact on our backyard beach environment.
Updates
Daily nesting reports from the Texas coast and Padre Island National Seashore. Three endangered sea turtle species - the critically endangered Kemp's ridley and threatened loggerhead and green - return…
For Immediate Release, July 24, 2026 Contact: Joanie Steinhaus, Ocean Program Director, joanie@seaturtles.org Laurel Irvine, Communications Manager, lirvine@seaturtles.org Turtle Island Restoration Network Celebrates a Record-Breaking Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nesting…
For Immediate Release, July 15, 2026 Contacts: Beth Martin, Environment Texas (Houston), 512-731-1272, bmartin@environmenttexas.org Brittany McWhorter, Turtle Island Restoration Network (Galveston), 409-795-8426, brittany@tirn.net Environmental Advocates, Rice University Students to Hold…