MSC Foundation and Louise McDonald High School Join Forces for World Cleanup Day on September 19

BIMINI, BAHAMAS – In recognition of World Cleanup Day, MSC Foundation will partner with Louise McDonald High School on Friday, September 19, for a community cleanup and awareness event aimed at fostering environmental stewardship among students and residents.

The initiative, which highlights the importance of protecting Bimini’s unique marine and island environment, will bring together students, teachers, and community members for a morning of collective action against litter and marine debris. 

Community partners supporting this effort include the Bimini District Council and the Bimini for Sustainable Tourism Council, joined by MSC Ocean Cay employees. Together, the partners aim to inspire community engagement while reinforcing the global call to reduce waste and safeguard natural resources for future generations.

“This cleanup is about more than collecting litter,” said Emeline Bouchet, Marine Program Manager at the MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay. “It is about bringing people together, fostering a shared sense of responsibility and purpose, and inspiring actions that create lasting benefits for both the community and environment.”

World Cleanup Day is an annual global campaign mobilizing millions of volunteers worldwide in what has become one of the largest civic actions to tackle the global waste crisis. By hosting this event in Bimini, MSC Foundation and its partners aim to connect the island community with this international movement for sustainability.