http://www.stowitdontthrowitproject.org

The "Stow It-Don't Throw It" Project

Welcome to the official website for the ?Stow It-Don?t Throw It? Project
? a youth-driven marine debris prevention and ocean conservation program
dedicated to protecting marine environments and their inhabitants while
educating others to do the same. The project works to engage youth in
combating the dangers of improperly disposed of monofilament fishing
line by assembling and distributing personal-sized fishing line
recycling bins to anglers and boaters, while educating the public on
sustainable fishing practices.

Additionally, the project works to engage young people in marine debris
prevention programs, by providing educational resources which allow them
to teach their peers and community members about ocean conservation.
Through our annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, and Youth Ocean
Conservation Team, students around the world, are empowered with the
knowledge, skills, and support necessary to launch their own ocean
conservation projects, and are connected with other youth and adults who
are passionate about ocean conservation as well.

For more information on our ocean conservation work and educational
programs, or to find out how you can get involved, check out the rest of
our site! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or
feedback. Thanks for visiting!

http://www.stowitdontthrowit.blogspot.com/2014/04/help-raise-awareness-about-marine.html

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014

Help Raise Awareness about Marine Debris Prevention for Global Youth
Service Day!

Around the world, marine debris poses a serious threat to our planet?s
ocean environments. On April 11-13 in honor of Global Youth Service Day,
the Stow It-Don?t Throw It Project is recruiting youth and adults,
around the world, to raise awareness about this pressing issue by
sharing our educational outreach presentation. This presentation, and
accompanying activity book, is designed for both youth and adults to use
to teach community members about marine debris, its impacts, and the
importance of preventing it.