Dive Against Debris: Shore volunteers needed for water clean-up event on April 20

The City of Kingston, in partnership with CORK and Neptune & Salacia Diving, is inviting non-diving shore volunteers to participate in a water clean-up event at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Certified divers, under the direction of Neptune & Salacia Diving, will be removing debris from the marina water. Volunteers stationed on land will help gather and sort the retrieved debris. Twenty pairs of work gloves will be available for volunteers. This important role ensures responsible and sustainable clean-up efforts and supports the goal of a healthier marine environment.

Image: Debris recovered from Gord Downie Pier in the 2022 cleanup. Photo courtesy of Neptune & Salacia Diving.

Neptune & Salacia Diving is a full Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Dive Centre that has organized multiple Dive Against Debris® events over the years. This event aligns with the mission of the PADI AWARE Foundation, an environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to driving local initiatives for global ocean and water conservation with the help of recreational scuba divers.  

As part of the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship, we proudly support the Clean Marine Program by Boating Ontario. This program promotes best environmental practices to reduce and prevent water, air and land pollution associated with recreational boating activities.

Let's work together to preserve our local marine environment and ensure cleaner, healthier water for generations to come. 

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Neptune & Salacia Diving by email at Info@NeptuneSalacia.com.