Turtle Nesting Beach Cleanup - Redington's

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday with Turtle Nesting Beach Cleanup

Register online at WaterWarriorAlliance.org.

Please join us as we celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up a turtle nesting area. The event will start at 10 AM, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Redington Shores Beach Access,18200 Sunset Blvd, Redington Shores, Florida 33708.

In conjunction with the event, local municipalities are installing amber lighting on Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, and Redington Shores. Historically, LED lighting has interfered with nesting habits of local sea turtles.

The event, hosted by Water Warrior Alliance, will feature a raffle, a merch tent, and  kid friendly activities. Jenna Byrne, president of the Water Warrior Alliance, said she looks forward to seeing the positive impact these cleanup efforts have on the local beaches.

Last year, in an effort to protect nesting sea turtles, Byrne inspired the city of Madeira Beach to convert its public lighting over…