From Iowa to the Gulf Coast: How One Teacher Turned Her Vacation Into a Lesson That Could Last a Lifetime

Most people spend their beach vacations searching for seashells, building sandcastles, or relaxing under an umbrella. Shannon Grossnickle spent part of hers picking up trash. A third-grade teacher from a […]
Celebrating Three Years of Partnership with Legacy Window Films

At Eco Clean Marine, we often talk about the volunteers who show up to make a difference. We celebrate the children learning about marine life, the families spending their Saturday […]
Eco Clean Marine Awards Scholarship to Foley High School Student Following Community Fundraising Efforts

Eco Clean Marine is proud to announce the awarding of a $200 scholarship to Foley High School student Escarlen Cruz in recognition of her leadership, initiative, and dedication to giving […]
Collegiate High School Junior Council Hosts Cleanup with Eco Clean Marine

Eco Clean Marine recently partnered with the Collegiate High School Junior Council at Northwest Florida State College to support a student-led cleanup initiative. The group reached out looking to organize […]
Student-Led Beach Cleanup Brings 50 Volunteers to Paradise Beach

Eco Clean Marine was recently contacted by a student, McKenna Rose, who wanted to take initiative and organize a beach cleanup for her school group at Paradise Beach. What started […]
Eco Clean Marine Receives $6,000 Donation from PenAir Credit Union, Marking Largest Contribution to Date
Gulf Coast, AL/FL — 4/1/26 — Eco Clean Marine, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving local waterways, is proud to announce a generous $6,000 donation from PenAir Credit Union. […]
The Power of Grassroots Action and Education

Eco Clean Marine is a grassroots organization dedicated to combating plastic pollution and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship through tangible community actions. The group hosts monthly beach cleanups that […]
Making a Difference Every Day: Courtney Dombroski

Two and a half years ago, we wrote a story about Courtney Dombroski, her start-up business, Feed the Fish, and her non-profit, Eco Clean Marine. I was impressed with Courtney’s […]
Community Power in Action: 17 Buckets in 1 Hour at Foley Park!

On Saturday, August 2nd, Eco Clean Marine teamed up with Tim Lower, candidate for Foley City Council, for a community trash pickup at Florence B. Mathis Park—and wow, did Foley […]
Out-of-Town Volunteers Join Forces with Eco Clean Marine for Coastal Cleanup in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES, AL — In a heartwarming display of environmental stewardship, a group of 20 out-of-state volunteers—including 11 children—teamed up with Eco Clean Marine during a recent visit to Gulf […]