WATERGOAT Community Projects
See how communities and municipalities just like yours are rejuvenating and protecting their precious waterways.
WATERGOAT projects work best when local people can see the litter problem, take part in cleanups and share the results. These community posts highlight partnerships with cities, parks departments, student groups, environmental organizations and media outlets that are using trash barriers to protect waterways while building long-term stewardship.
Each story points to a different part of the cleanup model: funding, adoption, monitoring, public education, volunteer coordination and measurable debris removal. Together, they show how a simple waterway barrier can become a practical community program for reducing floating trash before it reaches rivers, bays and beaches.