Manatee Co. (Florida)
Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach, Manatee Beach, & Premier Sports Park
5 Stations:
3 Beach
2 Sports Complex
In a study by NOAA, of the 12 coastal counties analyzed in 2016, it was found that eliminating marine debris and litter from its beaches and parks could increase recreational value for the county by an average of $5.17 million. Contrarily, doubling the amount of marine debris and litter could decrease recreational value by an average of $11.08 million per county.
Our solution is simple - a little bit of help from a lot of people can go a long way. Whether that’s eco-warriors cleaning up your beaches or parks, or someone using our bags to contain their own trash while enjoying the day, every little bit will help.
In a study by NOAA, of the 12 coastal counties analyzed in 2016, it was found that eliminating marine debris and litter from its beaches and parks could increase tourism revenue by $9.88 million per county annually. Contrarily, doubling the amount of marine debris and litter could decrease tourism revenue by an average of $20.81 million per county annually.
