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EXPLORE OUR IMPACT

Explore the maps and dashboards below to get an inside look at what SPLASh and our dedicated volunteers have accomplished!​ We are grateful for the commitment of our community volunteers and partners whose collaboration, time, and passion have made these conservation efforts possible. Together, we are creating cleaner shorelines and healthier habitats for birds, wildlife, and our communities.

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OUR FAVORITE SITES

SPLASh cleanups take place in diverse ecosystems, targeting shorelines across the Houston-Galveston region from the bayous that drain into the Houston Ship Channel to the beaches in the Gulf of Mexico. These waterway habitats provide critical resources for birds and other wildlife, offering essential nesting, feeding, and resting areas. By focusing our cleanup efforts in important bird habitats, SPLASh helps reduce threats like plastic pollution and entanglement hazards while supporting healthier ecosystems for the species that depend on them. Explore the map to learn more about the vital bird habitats that are impacted by our plastic pollution problem.

INDIVIDUAL CLEANUPS

Explore the data below to see the cleanups we have conducted around the Houston-Galveston region.

At each SPLASh cleanup, we measure the impact of plastic pollution by weighing each bag of litter and conducting trash surveys to identify and track the types of debris impacting our waterways and the critical bird habitats they support. Over time, the trash data provides insight into pollution trends and the most common types of litter impacting our region.

Zoom and move the map below to see records of each SPLASh cleanup!

Our data is entered into the  Texas Litter Database , where it is compiled with data from other organizations and volunteer groups all across the state of Texas. By bringing this information together, we can better understand statewide litter trends, identify pollution sources, and develop more effective strategies to reduce trash pollution.

Visit the Texas Litter Database to explore the data and learn more!

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*This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (4T-02F24301) to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.

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