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SAS Project: Stash Boat Trash

This page profiles an individual project associated with the Trash Free Waters South Atlantic Strategy (SAS). For additional information about this effort, or to get involved, please reach out to the project contact identified below.

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Key Information

Project Title: Stash Boat Trash

SAS Goal: Goal 4: Encourage source reduction by affecting behavior change and increasing awareness of the impact of upstream communities on coastal areas.

SAS Action: 4.1.1

Project Status: Active

Project Timeline: March 2023 - May 2023

Project Location:  Brunswick, GA

Funding Amount: $5,000

Funding Sources: Wells Fargo Grant

Project Contact
Name: Lea King-Badyna
Affiliation: Keep Golden Isles Beautiful
Email: lea.kbgib@gmail.com
Telephone: 912-279-1490

Detailed Project Information

Description: In an effort to prevent marine debris at a specific source, STASH BOAT TRASH targets recreational boaters and charter captains throughout Georgia's coastal area. This regional project distributes washable/reusable messaged mesh draw string bags to the boating community for onboard trash containment. Boots on the ground visits to marinas, boat ramps, boating clubs, boat shows, fishing tournaments and boater gathering spots provide educational, partnership and distribution opportunities.

Project Partners: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division, UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant, Wells Fargo

Current Project Outcomes: Not specified.

Long-Term Project Outcomes: Because boaters are more likely to use free STASH BOAT TRASH bags versus purchasing one on their own, we expect to directly reduce marine debris stemming from boat trash.

Associated Links: 

  • https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1P-SOkpORvXXqqS8M-74xQJ7nJGWDc5iC?usp=share_link (forthcoming news release)

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Last updated on February 11, 2025
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