The 20th Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup was held on October 18, 2008. About 2,295 volunteers collected 142,235 pounds of trash along 132 miles of Mississippi Gulf Coast and barrier islands waterways. These are photos submitted by volunteers and members of the Mississippi Marine Debris Task Force. Click on any thumbnail to view the picture full-sized.

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Barrier Islands
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources.
The DMR dive team poses with their "catch" from East Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources. The DMR dive team poses with their "catch" from East Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources. A member of the DMR dive team prepares to go for a swim off West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of the Department of Marine Resources. The DMR dive team, ready for action off West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of the Department of Marine Resources. A member of the DMR dive team gives the high sign after a successful dive off West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of the Depatment of Marine Resources.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The DMR dive team show their collection gear off West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Department of Marine Resources. Ralph Borries, National Park Service boat captain and Susan Blair, Mississippi District Interpretive Supervisor for Gulf Islands National Seashore, stand watch on West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. Gail Bishop, Chief of Interpretation with Gulf Islands National Seashore and one of the founders of the MS Coastal Cleanup does her part on West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. Gail Bishop, Chief of Interpretation with Gulf Islands National Seashore and one of the founders of the MS Coastal Cleanup does her part on West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. Gail Bishop, Chief of Interpretation with Gulf Islands National Seashore and one of the founders of the MS Coastal Cleanup does her part on West Ship Island. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
         
Deer Island
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone County Enterprise.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone County Enterprise.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone County Enterprise.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone County Enterprise.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone Country Enterprise.
Volunteers on Deer Island load their boat for a return to the mainland. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone Country Enterprise. "What do you mean, 'There's more?'" Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone Country Enterprise. Fully loaded, they are finally ready to shove off for the return trip. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone Country Enterprise. Heading back to the mainland with a heavy load. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone Country Enterprise. The vounteers pose with their collection following a job well done. Photo courtesy of Jody O'Hara, Stone Country Enterprise.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Volunteers show off their findings from Deer Island. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. These pieces were all found on Deer Island during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Volunteers cleaning up Deer Island pose with the Coastal Cleanup sign. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.        
 
Bookter Street, Bay St. Louis
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas. Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas. Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas. Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas. Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Members of the Main Street United Methodist Church clean up between the Bay of St. Louis bridge and Bookter Street. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
 
Forrest Avenue, Biloxi
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.

Volunteers line up to sign in and get supplies. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.

 A Zone Captain for Forrest Avenue in Biloxi hands out gloves to volunteers. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth. A Zone Captain for Forrest Avenue in Biloxi hands out gloves to volunteers. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth. Even little ones come out to lend a hand. Keeping our beaches clean knows no age limit. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth. Eager volunteers receive assignments. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Hard-working controllers make sure that everyone is signed in and has all that they need. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth. Rallying points have everything Zone Captains need to make the Cleanup run smoothly. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. "Don't worry about the fine print; it's nothing. Just sign your name right here, please." Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. A volunteer checks in at the rallying point. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson. Volunteers come together before moving out to help keep our coast clean. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Not bad for a day's work. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones. An example of one of the many things that volunteers find washed up on our beaches. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones. Volunteers, the Zone Captain, and his helpers line up for a group shot. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.    
 
Hiller Park, Biloxi
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Lunch is served at Hiller Park, courtesy of the High Cotton Grill and Coast Flavors. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
The folks from High Cotton Grill and Coast Flavors worked hard to insure that volunteers had a good lunch following their efforts. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Zone Captains collect lunch tickets from volunteers. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Lunch tickets are stacked and will be counted for a final tally of how many people had lunch. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers prepare their sandwiches at the post-Cleanup lunch. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer picks up litter along the shore. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Clipboards are used to make filling out the data cards easier. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Most volunteers try to fill at least one bag. Some go the extra mile. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Across the coast, sanitation departments work overtime picking up the bags of debris. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Volunteers head out for more after dropping off a bag. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Volunteers are encouraged to work in teams of two or more. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Some find it easier to take stock after the job is done, but most record it as they go. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer requests clarification on where the bags are to be left. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer returns for another bag at the Hiller Park rallying point. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The data cards help us track what kind of trash is most prevalent along our coast. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
         
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Where do they get this stuff?" Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Bags of debris await pickup by the sanitation department. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
That's a lot of trash. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Where's the rest of the car? Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
And the collection continues to grow. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The local fauna certainly appreciates the efforts of our volunteers. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Oscar Eckhoff, who lives near Hiller Park, volunteers his time to help with the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Newspapers, comic books, and other loose sheets of paper are common finds. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Hey! Make sure you get my good side," Mr. Eckhoff seems to be saying. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Is that part of the car from earlier? Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer puts trash in a central location, to be bagged later. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
And there's our bagger, now. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Make sure you get everything. " Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Keep looking, there's got to be more around here." Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"I wonder if I can snag that without getting wet?" Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
More trash is added to the bag. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Many hands make light work. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
An advantage to being a Zone Captain at the lunch site is that you get to eat first. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
High Cotton Grill and Coast Flavors came together to provide a wonderful lunch for volunteers. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Grab a plate and move on down the line, please." Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Hey, what's the hold up down there?" Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer grabs a napkin before heading to find a place to sit. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Ketchup... mustard.... relish... mayonaisse... tomatoes..." Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
High Cotton Grill and Coast Flavors catered the affair. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Hungry volunteers arrive for the lunch they have earned. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Food, friends, and fellowship. What could be better? Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer makes a final addition to his data sheet before turning it in. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Keep it coming, men. We've got lots of hungry mouths!" Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Happiness is knowing that you've made a difference. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Can't enjoy a chicken sandwich without mayo..." Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
High Cotton Grill's catering van. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Daaaad! I want mustard!" Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Healthy sides were offered as an alternative to potato chips. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Volunteer Phuong Pham and Zone Captain Mark Tran enjoy lunch. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Soda or water was made available during lunch. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Young or old, everyone has a great time during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Young volunteers prepare their sandwiches at Hiller Park in Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The spirit of goodwill pervades an event like this, bringing the community together. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Zone Captains prepare buns for the hungry masses just before 11 am. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Chefs from the High Cotton Grill were happy to contrinute their time to the effort. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A volunteer prepares his meal. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The line got pretty big, but it moved quickly. The provess was very efficient. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Both sides of the table were opened, to help keep things moving.Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Zone Captains prepare drinks for the hungry (and thirsty) volunteers. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Yes, we even thought of that. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers enjoy a relaxing meal in the shade, following a great job. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Officers with Harrison County Sheriff's Department, left, and DMR Marine Patrol assisted at the event. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
When all is said and done, there's still work to be completed. The chairs and tables don't pack themselves. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Signs like these mark rallying points for volunteers all across the coast. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Some people come for the free lunch, but most volunteers do it out of a sense of community. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Volunteers scour the lakeside at Hiller Park for debris. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Picking up trash along the lake in Hiller Park. Photo coutesy of Lisa Jones.
Three volunteers return to the rallying point with their findings. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
"Excuse me." Volunteers prepare their sandwiches at the Hiller Park lunch site. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
A young volunteers offers his fellow Coastians a cool drink. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
"Banana, please," this volunteer seems to be saying. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Group photo of one team that help make the Cleanup a huge success. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
"Mmmm." Seems as though someone can't wait to even find a table. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Rodenburg Avenue, Biloxi
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The Salvation Army Green Team poses for a photo before moving out to do their part. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The Salvation Army Green Team in action. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Barnacle-covered siding, probably left over from Katrina, sits alongside a bag of debris to await pickup. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
The Green Team works hard to help keep our beaches clean. Photo courtesy ofLauren Thompson.
Anthony Gruber helps Avery Reif with his trash bag. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Avery Reif shows a model boat to Anthony Gruber with CNATTU Naval technical training unit at Keesler, which he found cleaning up the beach near Rodenberg Avenue in Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Our Zone Captains demonstrate that a sense of humor helps when standing in the sun all morning. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
"Don't take my picture!" Zone Captains for Rodenburg Avenue pose with the sign at the rallying point. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Even Lauren (right) wants in on the act. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
A Coastal Cleanup sign stands alone near Rodenburg Avenue, a poignant contrast against the background, still showing the scars of Hurricane Katrina. Photo courtesy of Lauren Thompson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A volunteer prepares her data sheet at Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Zone Captains carry on a conversation between waiting for volunteers to arrive or return. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
The Salvation Army Green Team moves across the beach, searching for debris. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers can be seen in the background, walking along the highway, where the greatest concentrations of trash are tyypically found. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers scour the beach for trash along Highwqay 90 and Rodenbrug Ave. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A lone member of the Green Team drags her bag behind her as she heads for the rallying point. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Though not the fault of people, pieces of natural debris, such as this driftwood, are also collected during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Driftwood, piled up for collection along Highway 90. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers pick up trash along Highway 90 at Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Our beaches stretch for quite some distance, and our volunteers cover as much as they can. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers move among the dunes, searching for debris to collect. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A Green Team member heads out with a fresh bag. Photo courtesy of Melisaa Arleth.
It's not just the beaches and waterways that get cleaned up, as this photo demonstrates. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers pause to gaze at a pile of dirt left by construction crews. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Keegan Bayou, Biloxi
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A group of volunteers poses with a truck full of debris they collected. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Just the guys, this time. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Several bags of trash await pickup at Keegan Bayou in Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Three volunteers collect trash in front of the I-110 bridge. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A volunteer walsk along the shore, looking for debris. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A pair of volunteers searches the rubble near the I-110 bridge. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Grabber poles make it easier to pick up trash and avoid a backache. Photo courtesy fo Melissa Arleth.
Break time! A trio of volunteers contemplates their next move. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A volunteer totes a bag of trash back to the rallying point beneath the I-110 bridge. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Three volunteers do their part along Keegan Bayou in Biloxi. Photo courtesy fo Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Back to the field. A trio of volunteers heads back out to find more trash. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A volunteer brings in a load of trash to the rallying point at Keegan Bayou, Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
"Move out!" Volunteers scatter to begin their work at Keegan Bayou, Biloxi. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
A group of volunteers poses for posterity. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
The gang's all here! Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
 
Boat Launch, D'Iberville
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A well-organized group of volunteers forms up for duty. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
"Quiet in the ranks!" Volunteers receive their assignments. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
 
Fountain Pier, D'Iberville
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers collect trash near Fountain Pier in D'Iberville. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers return from the water where they have been collectiong. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Lots of folks turned out to help keep D'Iberville clean. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
A volunteer leaps to the task of cleaning the coast. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Sometimes, getting a stray piece of debris calls for contortions. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Dolphin Drive, Gautier
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
There wasn't a lot of activity at the rallying point on Dolphin Drive in Gautier, but our Zone Captain was out there anyway. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Even though only one person showed up to work the site, the Dolphin Drive rallying point collected a small but impressive pile of debris. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Estuarine Education Center, Gautier
Coastal Cleanup 2008.
Coastal Cleanup 2008.
Coastal Cleanup 2008.
Coastal Cleanup 2008.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteers line up to receive their lunch at the Estuarine Education Center at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier. Contributor unknown.
The line continues to grow. Contributor unknown.
The Shed put on a fantastic barbeque for folks at the Jackson County lunch location. Contributor unknown.
This was a welcome sight for hungry volunteers. Contributor unknown.
A happy and well-fed group of volunteers heads for home, gift bags in hand. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Mary Walker Bayou, Gautier
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilklinson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilkinson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteers from Coastal Rivers bring in trash from the water at Mary Walk Bayou. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilkinson.
The Coastal Rivers team is one of many groups that went out on the water to recover debris. Photo courtesy fo Jeff Wilkinson.
Volunteer kayakers return with trash to the Estuarine Education Center on Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers approach shore at Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers approach shore at Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
"Whoa!" A volunteer almost takes a swim at Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers approach shore at Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
A kayak filled with debris collected from Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers approach shore at Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
They brought in a good haul, including an old car battery. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers at the Estuarine Education Center pull their boats ashore. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers at the Estuarine Education Center pull their boats ashore. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers offload trash at the Estuarine Education Center. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Offloading rubbish collected in Mary Walker Bayou from the kayaks. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Looks like her clipboard doubled as a paddle! Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Offloading rubbish collected in Mary Walker Bayou from the kayaks. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
A clipboard sits on a kayak in Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers collect their gear at Mary Walker Bayou following their return. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
"We found something to put our trash in!" Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteer kayakers bring home the trash from Mary Walker Bayou. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
"You have to steer up there, I can't see!" Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
The last of the volunteer kayakers guides their boat in. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Volunteer kayakers at the Estuarine Education Center pull their boats ashore. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
"Yeah, we snatched it right out of the jaws of a gator! You should'a seen it!" Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Piles of debris collected by the volunteer kayakers. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Piles of debris collected by the volunteer kayakers. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Who knew there could be so much junk in the bayou? Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offer stestament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offer stestament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
The unspoiled beauty of Mary Walker Bayou offers testament to why many people volunteer to help in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ishee.
Courthouse Road, Gulfport
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers scour the beach at Courthouse Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers scour the beach at Courthouse Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers scour the beach at Courthouse Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers scour the beach at Courthouse Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers scour the beach at Courthouse Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Volunteers scour the beach at Courthouse Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
A group of volunteers at Courthouse Road in Gulfport poses with the Coastal Cleanup sign. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Working hard, or hardly working? Manning the rallying point is no picnic. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Phi Theta Kappa members prove they are no strangers to hard work. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Phi Theta Kappa members prove they are no strangers to hard work. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
The MGCCC Phi Theta Kappa Gamma Nu Chapter was eager to help. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Phi Theta Kappa members prove they are no strangers to hard work. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
And after the work is done, it's time to party. Photo courtesy of Theresa Bell.
Debuys Road, Gulfport
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
A lone volunteer scans the surf for trash at Debuys Road in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
The rallying point at Debuys Road was easy to find. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers walk the beach at Debuys Road, picking up debris. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers walk the beach at Debuys Road, picking up debris. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers walk the beach at Debuys Road, picking up debris. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Orange flags mark the location of debris that is too heavy, too awkward, or which the volunteer is unwilling to move. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers from MSU Gulf Coast pose for a photo op. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Volunteers at Debuys Road in Gulfport take a water break. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
A volunteer totes a bag of trash back to the rallying point. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
A pair of volunteers return to the rallying point with the debris they have collected. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
"So, you figure it's worth anything?" Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
"It looks pretty bad. We may have to amputate." Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Jones Park, Gulfport
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
This walkway used to cross Highway 90, but Hurricane Katrina demolished it. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Piles of trash bags surround the Coastal Cleanup sign at Jones Park in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Zone Captains are on hand to make sure that everything runs smoothly. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers move across the beaches across from Jones Park, picking up trash as they go. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers move across the beaches across from Jones Park, picking up trash as they go. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Reba Harrell.
Volunteers move across the beaches across from Jones Park, picking up trash as they go. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Low tide provided a good opportunity for finding interesting items along the beach in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
This photo demonstrates what the beach can look like when people take the time to care. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers move across the beaches across from Jones Park, picking up trash as they go. Photo courtesy of Melissa Arleth.
Volunteers team up to bring in some particularly heavy debris. Photo courtesy of Reba Harrell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Reba Harrell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Reba Harrell.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
The Coastal Cleanup is a day at the beach for some. Photo courtesy of Reba Harrell.
A mobile created by Mother Nature. Photo courtesy of Reba Harrell.
"Yuck!" A volunteer gingerly picks up waterlogged debris. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Three volunteers work diligently to clean up the mess others have left behind. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A young volunteer offers assistance to his mother as they work to clean the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Suiting up. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers prepare thier clipboards for data tracking. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"Look what I found!" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Turtles are not an unusual find in Coastal waters, but this one is just a baby! Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A young volunteer shows off the baby turtle she rescued during the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers marvel over the baby turtle. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"You can pet it; it won't bite." Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Trash bags are essential to the Cleanup effort. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
This space heater is probably another leftover from Katrina. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
The Coastal Cleanup yard sign that marks the rallying point. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Preparing trash for pickup. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
The Coastal Cleanup is a family affair, but carriages weren't made for sandy beaches. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Still, she seems to be managing. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Sometimes you need a helping hand. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"If I'm lucky, by the time I get my license, I'll find the rest of the car!" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Starting to assemble a nice collection. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Some pieces of debris are just too big for bags. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanups mean these signs will be seen less frequently. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Beach closures didn't stop eager volunteers from giving their Saturday for a good cause. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
The Coastal Cleanup sign with debris in the background. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
It's really not as hard as it seems. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A volunteer lugs what looks to be part of a street sign. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"This is exhausting work!" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A young volunteer stops to pick up a cigarette butt. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
How much? I could use a young person to help with some household chores. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Three young men remove bags of debris from the water's edge at Jones Park in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A volunteer drops off two bags of trash. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
And the pile continues to grow. Scenes like this were common across the coast. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
PVC pipe is hardly the oddest thing we've found, but it is unusual. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers take a break. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers take a break. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers scavenge for litter and other debris along the beach. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A very nice find! Cleaned up, that might almost be worth keeping. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers come from all over and all walks of life. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Eager volunteers from up. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
The Cleanup brings people together in a spirit of community. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"So tired... can't go on..." Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"Help! I've fallen, and I can't get up!" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Volunteers organize the trash for ease of collection by sanitation agencies. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"Are we done yet?" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"I has a bucket!" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"I wonder what's inside this thing that makes it so heavy?" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
A young volunteer poses with his free gift, a reusable shopping bag. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"It's a baby turtle." Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
The beach looks great! Thanks, volunteers! Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
"That's right; we did it!" Photo courtesy of Robin Dozier.
  
         
Lower Turkey Creek, Gulfport 
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Volunteers police the fenceline along Lower Turkey Creek in Gulfport. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
"The gloves go on like this, see?" Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Turkey Creek offers beautiful wilderness, and our volunteers help keep it that way! Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup is a great way to spend some quality family time and do good for the community. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Volunteers use a chainsaw to cut away the debris that makes this bridge difficult to pass. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
With the path cleared, the bridge is usable again. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Volunteers cross the bridge at Turkey Creek. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
One of the more interesting finds from our Cleanups. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
One of the more interesting finds from our Cleanups. Photo courtesy of Shelly Becker.
Hancock County
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Wellman, Inc. of Port Bienville Industrial Park fielded a team to aid in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Moving out to comb the beaches. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
"On three... HEAVE!" Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
The irony is, they're probably too young to even know what they have. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Your guess is as good as mine. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
When you're young at heart, even work can be fun. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Sure, Dad. Take the easy job. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
You're supposed to pick it up, not bury it! Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
The Waveland Community Coalition is out in force for the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Two volunteers flash a smile for the camera. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
The Coastal Cleanup; fun for the entire family! Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Bay St. Louis resident Pat Davis manages a hardworking crew in front of Old Town. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Events like this seem to bring out the best in people. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Two volunteers pose before the Bay St. Louis sign. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Bringing collections back to the rallying point. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
I don't even want to speculate where they found that. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
People sometimes forget that the waterways need cleaning as well. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
After the Cleanup, a good lunch and a chance to relax. The inflatable obstacle course for the kids was provided by Coast Electric Power Association and Bayou Jumps. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Is there any pleasure in life greater than a cookie? Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
The Annual Bay Rotary Club provided lunch for the volunteers. The hot dogs were supplied by Congressman Gene Taylor. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
And there were plenty of hungry mouths. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
The Annual Bay Rotary Club insured that everyone was fed. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
The Snak Shak was on hand to provide sno-cones. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
A volunteer holds up an object of questionable origins for a photo. Photo courtesy of Ellis Anderson.
Chris Legard, third from left, with Eddie Prados, to his right, were joined by a family of crabbers and collected a pickup truck full of bags of litter between Clermont Harbor and Lakeshore. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Bay Councilman Ray Kidd, left, and Dianne Caston, right, owner of Bay Marina along with her husband Robert, are joined by several volunteers in the Garden Isles and Shoreline Park area. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Bobby Summerholder registers a mother and son at the Holy Trinity site which included Our Lady Academy and St. Stanislaus. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Gretchen Fleming of Hollywood Casino holds a bag for Malea Stewart in the Cedar Point area of Beach Boulevard. Maria Stewart, Zone Captain for the area, said they could have collected litter every day for a month to get all of it. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Bay St. Louis Rotary President Chuck Jung digs along the edge of Beach Boulevard collecting litter. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Volunteers scour the reeds for trash. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
One of the many youngsters enjoy the 68 foot obstacle course inflatable provided by Coast Electric Power Association and Bayou Jumps. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Main Street United Methodist chairman of the Adminsitrative Council Byron Lynch was among the groupof church members who volunteered, a total of 30, which included church members and a Scout Troop sponsored by the church. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
A group from Wellman, Inc. of Port Bienville Industrial Park participated in the Cleanup. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Zone Captain David Matthews, left, of Wal-Mart assistant manager and associate Josh Kennedy, who delivered on a four-wheeler water and supplies. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
David Hilbert, marketing director of the Silver Slipper Casino, was the Zone Captain for the area of Lakeshore and Clermont Harbor and he collected several bags of debris himself in addition to others from the casino picking up litter. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
B-B's Mrs. Brooks has a long line of folks awaitng sno-cones at the Washington Street Pavilion. The Brooks family provided over 250 sno-cones to volunteers.
Hot dog specialist of the Bay St. Louis Rotary Club, Billy Powell, is ordering up more buns as a crowd of volunteers line up. Congressman Gene Taylor provided the hot dogs and the Bay Rotary provides the cooking team, headed by Powell. Photo courtesy of Ellis Cuevas.
       
East Beach, Ocean Springs
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
The rallying point on East Beach was located just outside the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Parking didn't seem to be an issue for the Cleanup, particularly along Halstead Road. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
East Beach is a favored place to take the dogs out for a walk. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Come now, it's not THAT cold! Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
In Ocean Springs, as in other cities across the coast, the sanitation department was hard at work. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteers scour the sands for debris. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Looking over East Beach towards the Biloxi skyline. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Fort Bayou Estates Boat Launch, Ocean Springs
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
The rallying point showed a flurry of activity and they reported a fair number of volunteers. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
The local chapter of the Parrothead Club volunteers to man the rallying point at Fort Bayou every year. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
They've collected a sizeable pile, considering it is such a small area. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
If you've ever wondered how they get rid of all the collected trash... Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
...Now you know! Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Mom admonishes her youngster about running near the water. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
"Hey! I told you to stay away from the water!" Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Front Beach, Ocean Springs
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
A group of volunteers confers. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby. "Would'ya come on, already?" Photo courtesy of John Grigsby. Volunteers stop to investigate a find. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby. A pair of volunteers heads back to the rallying point with their collection. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby. "Wait. Is it one, two, three, then go; or do we go on three?" Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Trash can be found anywhere, even among the reeds. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
It was a beautiful day to be out in the sunshine. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
The rallying point was centrally located along the beach this year. Photo couttesy of John Grigsby.
A group of volunteers contemplates their next move. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
"No, I swear to you, it was this long." Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
A volunteer note a find on the data card. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteers range far and wide in search of trash to collect. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
A trio of volunteers brings their collection to the rallying point. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Gulf Park Estates Pier, Ocean Springs
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteers check in at the rallying point to receive supplies. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
A pair of volunteers heads for their car, their duty done. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Zone Captains explain what is requested of volunteers. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Volunteers chat before they leave. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
"How about putting the camera down and giving me a hand?" Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
Plenty of water was on hannd for volunteers at no charge. Photo courtesy of John Grigsby.
 
Clermont Harbor, Waveland
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of David Hilbert.
Coastal Cleanup 2008. Photo courtesy of David Hilbert.
Volunteers collected everything, including the kitchen sink! Photo courtesy of David Hilbert.
Misty Maaya of Gulfport and her daughters clean up the beach near Clermont Harbor. Photo courtesy of David Hilbert.