The County's Largest & Longest-running Environmental Event
This year’s Cleanup will be on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. You do not need a boat to participate!
Organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Broward County Waterway Cleanup was first held in the late 1970s to help ensure that both the community and the marine industry could enjoy our local waterways. In 2025, more than 20 tons of trash and debris were removed from 38 waterway sites across Broward County, thanks to the help of more than 1,100 volunteers and 200 boats/personal watercrafts.
Scholarship Opportunities
As part of the Waterway Cleanup, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida invests in the next generation by conducting art, short story, and essay contests for middle and high school students of Broward County. In total, more than $2,000 in scholarship money is awarded to students each year. Contests and awards include:
Recycled Art
- Middle School (grades 6-8) - $250
- High School (grades 9-10) - $250
- High School (grades 11-12) - $250
Short Story
- Middle School (grades 6-8) - $250
Essay
- High School (grades 9-12) - $750
Poster
- Middle & High School (grades 6-12) - $500