The community is being invited to roll up their sleeves and help protect the Margaret River Region’s coastline as the WA Beach Clean-up returns this October.
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is encouraging locals to get involved in two events that will tackle marine debris from the beach to the database.
The first is Nature Conservation’s family-friendly clean-up at Redgate Beach this Saturday 10 October, from 10am to 12 noon.
Volunteers will work together to remove litter and marine debris from the shoreline, helping prevent rubbish from entering the ocean and harming marine life.
People can also register their own clean-up team and choose a beach in their local area, making it possible for communities right across the region to get involved as part of the 2026 WA Beach Clean Up.
Cleaning up beaches in the Margaret River region
Nature Conservation’s Caring for Coast program officer Chloe Deakin said the clean-ups were a simple but meaningful way for people to contribute to the health of the coastline.
“Getting out on the beach and picking up litter is something anyone can do, and it’s a great way to make a visible difference,” Chloe said.“It’s also really rewarding to see families, friends and local groups come together with the same goal of looking after our coast.”
The second event, Sip ‘n’ Sort, will be held at Margaret River Brewhouse on Sunday 18 October in partnership with Tangaroa Blue.
Rather than heading back to the beach, volunteers will get together to sort and record marine debris collected by clean-up crews across the region.The information is entered into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database, helping build a clearer picture of what types of rubbish are washing up on local beaches and where it is coming from.
Sip n Sort events at the Margaret River Brewhouse have become a tradition as part of the WA Beach Clean Up
“Picking up the rubbish is one part of the job, but recording what we find is really important too,” Chloe said.
“The data helps us understand what’s ending up on our beaches and can point us towards ways we can prevent that rubbish from reaching the ocean in the first place.”
After the sorting session, participants can relax with a drink and connect with other local people who care about the ocean and the health of our coast.
Nature Conservation’s Caring for Coast program is funded by Line in the Sand. Registrations are essential for both events at www.natureconservation.org.au/events/