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This document is the result of a collaborative and voluntary effort across the marine debris community in Southern New England. Actions will be carried out by interested partner organizations and participation in this plan does not constitute an endorsement of or commitment by all stakeholders or the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
The Southern New England Marine Debris Action Plan (Action Plan) was created by a voluntary, collaborative effort of nearly 30 organizations. The Action Plan establishes a framework to ensure participants can collaborate on common goals focused on cleaning and protecting the coasts and waters of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts from the negative impacts of marine debris.