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Space Coast Water Sweep INC

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Trap the Trash &ndash; Crab Trap Recovery Campaign Day 2 &ndash; Merritt Island Recovery ZoneWelcome to Day 2 of the Trap the Trash &ndash; Crab Trap Recovery Campaign, a 10-day FWC-authorized volunteer effort dedicated to removing abandoned and derelict blue crab traps from Brevard County&#39;s waterways during Florida&#39;s East Coast Blue Crab Trap Closed Season.Today&#39;s recovery effort focuses on the Merritt Island Recovery Zone, home to miles of productive shoreline, shallow flats, residential canals, and some of the most important wildlife habitat within the Indian River Lagoon. Abandoned blue crab traps in this area continue to ghost fish, entangle wildlife, damage sensitive habitats, and create hazards for boaters.Day 2 begins immediately following the conclusion of Day 1, giving volunteers a full 24-hour recovery window. Whether you&#39;re fishing, camping overnight, or planning an early morning trip, this flexible schedule allows you to recover traps whenever conditions are safest and most convenient.Every recovered trap helps restore the lagoon and protects the wildlife that depends on it.📍 Headquarters &amp; Trap Drop-OffLee Wenner Park Boat Ramp 300 Riveredge Blvd Cocoa, FL 32922This location will serve as the official headquarters, volunteer check-in location, and trap drop-off site for Day 2.Volunteers may launch from this location or any public boat ramp within the Day 2 recovery zone. However, all recovered traps should be brought back to Lee Wenner Park Boat Ramp for check-in before the event concludes, unless prior arrangements have been made with the event organizer.🕕 Event HoursOpens: 6:00 PM (End of Day 1)Closes: 6:00 PM (Day 2)This 24-hour recovery period allows volunteers to recover traps during the evening, overnight, early morning, or throughout the day, depending on weather, tides, and personal schedules.The headquarters will be staffed during the final four hours (2:00 PM&ndash;6:00 PM) for trap check-in and documentation.If you are unable to return before 6:00 PM:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Secure your recovered traps.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bring them to the next scheduled Trap the Trash headquarters.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Please text the event organizer explaining why you missed the scheduled drop-off so it can be documented under our FWC authorization.</li></ul>🗺️ Recovery AreaToday&#39;s recovery effort covers the Merritt Island Recovery Zone.Participants may recover authorized blue crab traps throughout the designated recovery area in accordance with the event rules and FWC authorization.Please remain within the Day 2 recovery zone unless otherwise directed by event staff.🚤 Who Can Participate?Volunteers are welcome to participate using:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🚤 Boats</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🛶 Kayaks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🚣 Canoes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🏄 Paddleboards</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🚶 Shoreline access where appropriate</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re recovering your first trap or your fiftieth, every volunteer plays an important role in restoring our waterways.✅ Before You ParticipateThis is an FWC-authorized volunteer event. During Florida&#39;s Blue Crab Trap Closed Season, only approved volunteers participating under this authorization may recover blue crab traps.Before heading out, please:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RSVP for Day 2.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Download and register in the Space Coast Water Sweep app.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Complete the required volunteer waiver.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Review the event rules and safety information.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ensure you understand all FWC recovery guidelines before participating.</li></ul>🌊 Our MissionThe Trap the Trash &ndash; Crab Trap Recovery Campaign is about more than removing abandoned traps. It is about protecting marine life, restoring habitat, improving navigation, and bringing our community together to care for the Indian River Lagoon.Every trap recovered is one less hazard beneath the surface and one more step toward cleaner, healthier waterways for future generations.Thank you for continuing the mission and helping protect the Indian River Lagoon.🌊 Cleaner Water Starts With Us.🦀 We Don&#39;t Just Clean the Water. We Find What the Water Hides.

Trap the Trash – Crab Trap Recovery Campaign Day 2 – Merritt Island Recovery ZoneWelcome to Day 2 of the Trap the Trash – Crab Trap Recovery Campaign, a 10-day FWC-authorized volunteer effort dedicated to removing abandoned and derelict blue crab traps from Brevard County's waterways during Florida's East Coast Blue Crab Trap Closed Season.Today's recovery effort focuses on the Merritt Island Recovery Zone, home to miles of productive shoreline, shallow flats, residential canals, and some of the most important wildlife habitat within the Indian River Lagoon. Abandoned blue crab traps in this area continue to ghost fish, entangle wildlife, damage sensitive habitats, and create hazards for boaters.Day 2 begins immediately following the conclusion of Day 1, giving volunteers a full 24-hour recovery window. Whether you're fishing, camping overnight, or planning an early morning trip, this flexible schedule allows you to recover traps whenever conditions are safest and most convenient.Every recovered trap helps restore the lagoon and protects the wildlife that depends on it.📍 Headquarters &amp; Trap Drop-OffLee Wenner Park Boat Ramp 300 Riveredge Blvd Cocoa, FL 32922This location will serve as the official headquarters, volunteer check-in location, and trap drop-off site for Day 2.Volunteers may launch from this location or any public boat ramp within the Day 2 recovery zone. However, all recovered traps should be brought back to Lee Wenner Park Boat Ramp for check-in before the event concludes, unless prior arrangements have been made with the event organizer.🕕 Event HoursOpens: 6:00 PM (End of Day 1)Closes: 6:00 PM (Day 2)This 24-hour recovery period allows volunteers to recover traps during the evening, overnight, early morning, or throughout the day, depending on weather, tides, and personal schedules.The headquarters will be staffed during the final four hours (2:00 PM–6:00 PM) for trap check-in and documentation.If you are unable to return before 6:00 PM:<ul><li>Secure your recovered traps.</li><li>Bring them to the next scheduled Trap the Trash headquarters.</li><li>Please text the event organizer explaining why you missed the scheduled drop-off so it can be documented under our FWC authorization.</li></ul>🗺️ Recovery AreaToday's recovery effort covers the Merritt Island Recovery Zone.Participants may recover authorized blue crab traps throughout the designated recovery area in accordance with the event rules and FWC authorization.Please remain within the Day 2 recovery zone unless otherwise directed by event staff.🚤 Who Can Participate?Volunteers are welcome to participate using:<ul><li>🚤 Boats</li><li>🛶 Kayaks</li><li>🚣 Canoes</li><li>🏄 Paddleboards</li><li>🚶 Shoreline access where appropriate</li></ul>Whether you're recovering your first trap or your fiftieth, every volunteer plays an important role in restoring our waterways.✅ Before You ParticipateThis is an FWC-authorized volunteer event. During Florida's Blue Crab Trap Closed Season, only approved volunteers participating under this authorization may recover blue crab traps.Before heading out, please:<ul><li>RSVP for Day 2.</li><li>Download and register in the Space Coast Water Sweep app.</li><li>Complete the required volunteer waiver.</li><li>Review the event rules and safety information.</li><li>Ensure you understand all FWC recovery guidelines before participating.</li></ul>🌊 Our MissionThe Trap the Trash – Crab Trap Recovery Campaign is about more than removing abandoned traps. It is about protecting marine life, restoring habitat, improving navigation, and bringing our community together to care for the Indian River Lagoon.Every trap recovered is one less hazard beneath the surface and one more step toward cleaner, healthier waterways for future generations.Thank you for continuing the mission and helping protect the Indian River Lagoon.🌊 Cleaner Water Starts With Us.🦀 We Don't Just Clean the Water. We Find What the Water Hides.

Space Coast Water Sweep INC

Day 2 Merritt Island

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