You’ve seen it on a walk: a bottle in the sand, a scrap of plastic by the dune line, fishing line tangled where it shouldn’t be. The part most people don’t see is how fast that “small” litter becomes a waterways problem, and how much coordination it takes to reverse it across a county the size of Lee County.
We’re joined by Tisha Bayne, Communications and Special Events Manager at Keep Lee County Beautiful, a volunteer-based environmental nonprofit serving the community for decades. We talk about the real numbers behind beach cleanup and community cleanup work: thousands of volunteers each year, 200+ cleanups, more than 50,000 pounds of trash removed, and ongoing tree planting and native canopy restoration. You’ll also hear how their education outreach ties litter prevention and recycling to everyday behavior, especially in a high-tourism destination like Fort Myers Beach.
We walk through their signature events and what they’re designed to solve, from New Year’s Day and Earth Day cleanups to the International Coastal Cleanup and Monofilament Madness, where boaters and kayakers remove discarded fishing line and marine debris from mangrove areas in Estero Bay. We also get honest about the biggest operational challenge on the island right now: parking and beach access for large volunteer groups, plus disposal logistics that require strong town support and local business partners.
If you’ve been looking for volunteer opportunities in Lee County or a practical way to support environmental stewardship, this conversation gives you a clear starting point and one simple daily habit that makes a difference. Subscribe for more local nonprofit stories, share this with a friend who loves the beach, and leave a review with one action you’ll take this week to keep your corner of Lee County beautiful.
Keep Lee County Beautiful
Tisha Bayne
PO Box 9244, Fort Myers, FL 33902-9244
(239) 334-3488
tisha@klcb.org
klcb.org
State Insurance USA
4450 Camino Real Way Ft Myers, FL 33966
239-567-9992
100 Lovers Ln 3rd Floor Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 690-6300
office@StateInsuranceUSA.com
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https://www.facebook.com/Stateinsuranceusa
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