Join Us in Keeping the Mississippi SOund Beautiful for Future Generations!
Volunteer today and make a difference. Come to the beach for our Coastal Cleanup Program, or join us at a local park with our Inland Cleanup Program.
Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program
The Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program (MSCCP) mission is to prevent and remove litter from the coastal environment through education, outreach, research, and cleanup events. The MSCCP organizes monthly beach cleanups, provides in-class presentations, and hosts outreach booths at multiple public events throughout the year.
the Barrier Island Cleanup Initiative!
Funded in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service, MSCCP will host volunteer-based cleanups on the Gulf Islands National Seashore barrier islands. Volunteers will have opportunities to help us remove marine debris in the Mississippi Sound on Ship, Cat, Horn, and Petit Bois barrier islands.
Mississippi Inland Cleanup Program
The Mississippi Inland Cleanup Program (MSICP) is a litter education, awareness, & prevention initiative that aims to serve the community through cleanup events, outreach, and research. This new program will extend the efforts of the coastal program by removing debris from the community (both land and water-based) and help stop trash at its inland source.
Upcoming EVents
November 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
REGISTRATION CLOSED | homeschool learning lab
Topic: Bony fishes and telemetry
Join us for a fun presentation and hands-on activities where you can explore boney fishes in the northern Gulf and acoustic telemetry.
At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
November 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Petit Bois Island Cleanup
Join us for the cleanup on Petit Bois Island as part of the Barrier Island Cleanup Initiative! This initiative is brought to you by the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program of Mississippi State University in partnership with the Gulf Islands National Seashore. During this intensive event, volunteers will be collecting trash and recording data on what kind of trash is collected on a predetermined portion of the island.
Shuttling volunteers from Pascagoula point boat launch
November 17, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 PM
Growing Native Wetland Plants for coastal restoration workshop
Join the Native Plant Producer Network at the Mobile County Extension Office – Jon Archer Agricultural Center for a workshop on Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration!
Learn about the program, native plant species, opportunities to get involved, and key coastal ecology issues in the Gulf. This in-person workshop will offer valuable knowledge and hands-on insights for anyone interested in protecting and restoring our coastal environments through native plant production.
At the Mobile County Extension Office – Jon Archer Agricultural Center | 1070 Schilinger Road N, Mobile, AL
December 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
MSEP Management Conference
We encourage all committee members to attend!
At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
December 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
homeschool learning lab
Topic: Habitats
Explore our coastal habitats, discover why they matter, and learn about the plants and animals that call them home through fun, hands-on activities!
At the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center | 1815 Popp’s Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532
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