Saturday Is the 26th Annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup

Texans all along the coast are particularly proud of our beaches. KIXS 108 is particularly proud of being part of the Adopt-A-Beach program for many years now.  The beaches won't clean themselves... that's where you come in.

Thousands of volunteers across the state are expected to take part in the Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup on Saturday. In the Victoria area, volunteers will hit three beaches: Magnolia Beach, King Fisher Beach and the Austwell Pier.

Texas, home to the nation's first all-volunteer beach cleanup in 1986, boasts one of the biggest all-volunteer beach cleanups in the nation. More than 10,000 Texans are expected to participate in the Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup coast-wide. "Texans aren't afraid to roll-up their sleeves and get to work for a good cause, and Adopt-A-Beach is a great one," said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. "Marine debris literally chokes the life out of the ocean, and it's a completely avoidable problem."

Volunteers may register on-line for the Spring Cleanup at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or at 29 of the 30 check-in sites beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Each volunteer will be given data cards, gloves, pencils and trash bags. All volunteers are requested to wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen and plenty of drinking water.  Please go to TexasAdoptABeach.org for more information.