A cartoon seagull wearing a green cap stands on a crab trap in splashing water, holding a net, with the text "NORTH LAGOON TRAP THE TRASH 2026 CRAB TRAP RECOVERY CAMPAIGN" in the background.

Space Coast Water Sweep INC

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Join Space Coast Water Sweep for Day 4 of the North Lagoon Trap the Trash Campaign as we continue removing abandoned and derelict blue crab traps during Florida&#39;s Blue Crab Trap Closed Season.Launching from Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park &ndash; Kayak Beach (Long Portage) Boat Ramp, volunteers will work assigned sections of the Northern Indian River Lagoon within Volusia County.Every recovered trap helps reduce ghost fishing, protect marine life, improve boating safety, and restore one of Florida&#39;s most valuable estuaries.This event is conducted under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) authorization.Today&#39;s Recovery AreaToday&#39;s recovery efforts will focus on:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Northern Indian River Lagoon</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park area</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">New Smyrna Beach North</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Assigned Volusia County waters only</li></ul>Important🚫 Volunteers may not enter Brevard County waters. Volunteer PositionsWe are looking for:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Boat Captains</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Boat Crew Members</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kayakers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Canoe &amp; Paddlecraft Volunteers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Land Support Volunteers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Photography &amp; Documentation Volunteers</li></ul>Schedule7:00 AM &ndash; Launch Begins1:00 PM&ndash;5:00 PM &ndash; Trap Check-in &amp; Recovery Drop-off5:00 PM &ndash; Event EndsWhat to Bring<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Coast Guard-approved life jacket</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drinking water</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sunscreen</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hat</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sunglasses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Closed-toe shoes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Work gloves</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cell phone</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Snacks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Required boating safety equipment</li></ul>Requirements<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Registration Required</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Signed Volunteer Waiver</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stay within Assigned Recovery Area</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Follow all FWC regulations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Photograph recovered traps when instructed</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Check all recovered traps in before leaving</li></ul>About the CampaignThe North Lagoon Trap the Trash Campaign is a ten-day volunteer effort organized by Space Coast Water Sweep to remove abandoned and derelict blue crab traps from Volusia County waters during Florida&#39;s Blue Crab Trap Closed Season.Together we are:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Protecting wildlife</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reducing ghost fishing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Improving navigation safety</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Restoring healthier waterways</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Making a lasting difference&mdash;one trap at a time</li></ul>Cleaner Water Starts With Us.

Join Space Coast Water Sweep for Day 4 of the North Lagoon Trap the Trash Campaign as we continue removing abandoned and derelict blue crab traps during Florida's Blue Crab Trap Closed Season.Launching from Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park – Kayak Beach (Long Portage) Boat Ramp, volunteers will work assigned sections of the Northern Indian River Lagoon within Volusia County.Every recovered trap helps reduce ghost fishing, protect marine life, improve boating safety, and restore one of Florida's most valuable estuaries.This event is conducted under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) authorization.Today's Recovery AreaToday's recovery efforts will focus on:<ul><li>Northern Indian River Lagoon</li><li>Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park area</li><li>New Smyrna Beach North</li><li>Assigned Volusia County waters only</li></ul>Important🚫 Volunteers may not enter Brevard County waters. Volunteer PositionsWe are looking for:<ul><li>Boat Captains</li><li>Boat Crew Members</li><li>Kayakers</li><li>Canoe &amp; Paddlecraft Volunteers</li><li>Land Support Volunteers</li><li>Photography &amp; Documentation Volunteers</li></ul>Schedule7:00 AM – Launch Begins1:00 PM–5:00 PM – Trap Check-in &amp; Recovery Drop-off5:00 PM – Event EndsWhat to Bring<ul><li>Coast Guard-approved life jacket</li><li>Drinking water</li><li>Sunscreen</li><li>Hat</li><li>Sunglasses</li><li>Closed-toe shoes</li><li>Work gloves</li><li>Cell phone</li><li>Snacks</li><li>Required boating safety equipment</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Registration Required</li><li>Signed Volunteer Waiver</li><li>Stay within Assigned Recovery Area</li><li>Follow all FWC regulations</li><li>Photograph recovered traps when instructed</li><li>Check all recovered traps in before leaving</li></ul>About the CampaignThe North Lagoon Trap the Trash Campaign is a ten-day volunteer effort organized by Space Coast Water Sweep to remove abandoned and derelict blue crab traps from Volusia County waters during Florida's Blue Crab Trap Closed Season.Together we are:<ul><li>Protecting wildlife</li><li>Reducing ghost fishing</li><li>Improving navigation safety</li><li>Restoring healthier waterways</li><li>Making a lasting difference—one trap at a time</li></ul>Cleaner Water Starts With Us.

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Day 4: New Smyrna Beach North

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