NA24NOSX999C0006-T1-01 galveston BAY foundation (GBF), in collaboration with OSPREY initiative, LLC (OSPREY), will install up to three liter booms in the greater houston area

Routine maintenance will be conducted at each location up to twice a month, with initial maintenance for the devices conducted primarily by OSPREY. During this project, GBF will establish a new citizen science program to aid in the removal of trash and cataloging of material collected. Additionally, GBF will work with OSPREY to procure and deploy trash traps in houston waterways. Prior to installation, GBF will coordinate community cleanup events, with the help of local partners, to remove any legacy debris from the selected trash trap locations as needed. IT is estimated this project will remove up to 1,500 pounds of debris per year per site and engage up to 250 volunteers in removal efforts. Local underserved schools will also be engaged through educational field trips to assist with debris removal and cataloging. Throughout this project, GBF will coordinate with various stakeholders within the greater houston area, especially those active in underserved communities. GBF will implement educational programming and outreach to increase awareness of litter and trash issues, encourage behavioral changes, and promote environmental stewardship opportunities across the houston and galveston BAY region. Targeted social media, web-based outreach, and on-the-ground engagement will be conducted to highlight project efforts, findings, and ways individuals and communities can work together to minimize waste and discuss pollution prevention actions.