GRANT-VALKARIA — The 5th Annual Project SeaSafe Clean Water Collective will take place April 25-26, 2026, at the Old Fish House Bar & Grill in Grant-Valkaria.
The weekend event brings together hands-on conservation and community efforts to protect local waterways. Organizers say the goal is simple: If you love the water, you help take care of it.
Highlights include clam restoration that puts millions of clams into the Indian River Lagoon, mangrove planting, oyster garden workshops and a waterway cleanup.
The Clean Water Collective happens Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Old Fish House. It features hands-on conservation projects, kids’ activities, vendors and education.
Led by Cory Redwine and supported by leaders like Dr. Todd Osborne, the day includes:
- Clam restoration, including drone drops
- More than 5,000 mangroves potted and ready for planting, with live demos
- Oyster garden workshops with CCA
- IGFA youth education and conservation booths
- Boat care and environmental demos
- Great White Shark tagging workshop with Capt. Jimmy Armel
- Kids’ activities, vendors and community engagement
- Live art by Dennis Friel, Derek Redwine and others
The Waterway Warriors Cleanup, led by Randy Nolan and Waterway Warriors, takes place Sunday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Fish House. Participants who bring back a full trash bag by 1 p.m. will get a raffle entry and a participant lunch.
Project SeaSafe partners with groups such as UF Whitney Lab, New Swell Restoration, CCA and IGFA to make real improvements to the lagoon and fisheries.
For information about any of these events or to sign up, visit projectseasafe.com.