Beach Clean Up & Litter Survey with Ballina Coastcare

Join Richmond Landcare Inc. and Ballina Coastcare, alongside Dolphin Research Australia for a beach clean up and litter survey at Lighthouse Beach, Ballina. We are running the survey as part of Richmond RiverFest 2026, presented by Richmond RiverKeeper.

Dolphin Research Australia is bringing together Landcare and Coastcare teams, community organisations, local groups and citizen scientists to tackle marine debris and build a clearer picture of the litter impacting our beaches, waterways and marine habitats. Running from August to October, this series links clean ups and marine debris surveys from Fingal Head to Ballina, creating a regional snapshot of the types of litter found across the Byron–Tweed Hope Spot.

Marine debris is one of the biggest threats to our beaches, rivers, nearshore habitats and wildlife. By working together across the region, we’re building a community powered response that strengthens stewardship, supports long term behaviour change and helps protect the incredible biodiversity of our Hope Spot — and beyond.

Clean up · Collect data · Create change! To find out more and see what other events are on, click this link: https://oceanconservation.org.au/events/

We hope to see you there! Please wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, hat, sunglasses and closed shoes. No open toe shoes please. Please bring water and any snacks you may like. We will have extra water and some snacks to share.