Hillsborough County, FL -- Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful is looking for volunteers to assist with the Ocean Conservancy’s goal to create “Trash Free Seas”.

The theme and mission for the Ocean Conservancy’s 26th Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is to end marine debris through its Trash Free Seas Program. 

The cleanup is coordinated locally by Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and runs from 8:00 a.m. until noon at approximately 35 locations throughout the Hillsborough County on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The Annual International Coastal Cleanup is the largest volunteer effort for ocean health. Participants will spend a few hours removing trash and debris from the water and coastlines, all the while keeping track of every piece of trash they find.

Tampa, FL -- City of Tampa water utility customers looking for ways to reduce their water use may need to look no further than their yards.

A review of recent results of irrigation efficiency evaluations performed for several customers returned a number of recommendations that may be beneficial for all customers wanting to be sure they get full benefit of the water they apply to their lawns.

Here are some simple steps that can increase irrigation efficiency:

Tampa, FL -- On Saturday morning, June 18, over 75 Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful (KTBB) volunteers arrived to assist with renovating what was once known as Luna Park, now Bern’s Park - renamed in honor of the owner of Bern’s Steakhouse who died in 2003.  

KTBB, in partnership with Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association and the City of Tampa, planted over 4,500 plants and trees, laid Bermuda Grass sod and spread over 93 cubic yards of mulch, all in effort to restore and beautify the triangular half acre park located between Howard, West Hills and Desoto Avenue-Tampa.  

KTBB engages citizens and communities through environmental service and education.  They identify a “need” whether it be a beautification project, cleanup endeavor, restoration venture or community garden development; partner with their local city and county parks and public works departments, sponsors and community members to coordinate or support project objectives.