The Simpson Bay Lagoon shoreline bordering on Bellevue received a cleanup on Sunday February 26th, 2012 with several groups hauling away trash from the land bordering the lagoon. Organized by the Sint Maarten PRIDE Foundation and Budget Marine staff, over 50 filled trash bags and loose debris were hauled away by over 100 volunteers attending the cleanup exercise.Volunteers found a kitchen sink and an old boat anchor among the notable trash items.
The Voice of Our Children Foundation, The Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders, and Interact Clubs from the St. Dominic School and Learning Unlimited School volunteers were among several youth groups represented at the environmental event.
Sint Maarten PRIDE Foundation commends Budget Marine marketing department Justin Rosen and Charissa Martis for encouraging their staff to get involved in a community activity. This event displayed a true strong character of Budget Marine employees and management volunteering as part of their corporate responsibility. PRIDE urges other companies to follow in their footsteps.
After the cleanup several prizes were raffled among them a Dominoes Pizza and game sets of dominoes donated by Dominoes Pizza Sint Maarten.
We thank the Fleming family for allowing our volunteers access to their land in Bellevue.
Click here to view more photos of Sunday's Lagoon Coastal Cleanup.
