All the way from Batchelov, LA the participants from Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary came to do their part for the Mississippi Gulf Coast on October 26th, 2012. We started bright and early, headed out to Deer Island and started to comb the beach along site # 3 on the South side.
For many of the students, it was their first time on a boat and I was happy to be there for that first trip =) The students began their trip, all smiles and ready to go get that debris!
All of the participants took the marine debris problem to heart and stooped to pick up every cigarette butt they could find... there were so many, that it took us hours to get them all!
After a long day of picking up debris, we decided to stop and take our picture next to the sail boat on Deer Island that was pushed up and left there by Hurricane Isaac this Fall. These students were all excited about this project and were taking in every bit of information and physical experience of being on Deer Island!
We collected a total of 167.45 lbs, congratulations Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary... now that's something worth celebrating!
Thank you all again very much for your hard work and dedication in a project that has become a passion for me. I'm so glad that you all are taking action and educating others in your community about the marine debris issue! The teachers and students of Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary are currently working with the local sheriffs department to create a recycling education program in their area =) Keep up the good work! Your efforts are greatly appreciated and will not go unnoticed!
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