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Join the Movement to Protect Our Coastlines

Since 2020, ORCA volunteers have removed over 58,000 lbs of litter from Rhode Island and Connecticut beaches. Be part of the change.

Our Story

Our mission is to preserve and protect coastlines while inspiring people to take action for a sustainable future. Through impactful, hands-on beach cleanups and collaborations with businesses, schools, and organizations, ORCA works to create cleaner beaches, healthier oceans, and stronger communities. More than just cleanups, ORCA is a movement of people coming together to ensure our coastlines remain vibrant and thriving for generations to come.

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Our Impact

200
Total Cleanups
57,821
LBS Collected

Mahalo To Our Alliance Partners

Clean Ocean Designs ORCA beach cleanup partner
Northswell ORCA beach cleanup partner
Arnold Lumber ORCA beach cleanup partner
The Sundance Company ORCA beach cleanup partner
CT Green Bank ORCA beach cleanup partner
Harborside ORCA beach cleanup partner
Athletic Brewing CO ORCA beach cleanup partner
Global-Partners ORCA beach cleanup partner

Upcoming Events

  • Gansett Days Cleanup
    Gansett Days Cleanup
    Sat, Sep 20
    Narragansett
    Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Narragansett, 39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA
  • East State Beach Cleanup
    East State Beach Cleanup
    Sat, Sep 27
    Charlestown
    Sep 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Charlestown, E Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
  • Great Island Cleanup
    Great Island Cleanup
    Sun, Oct 12
    Narragansett
    Oct 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Narragansett, Basin Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA
  • Misquamicut Cleanup
    Misquamicut Cleanup
    Sat, Oct 18
    Oct 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Westerly, 89 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
  • Napatree Point Conservation Area Cleanup
    Napatree Point Conservation Area Cleanup
    Nov 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Westerly, 89-93 Bay St, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
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Get to Know Us

The Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) is a service project of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), launched in the spring of 2020 with the mission of protecting and preserving our coastal environments through community-driven action. CCAR, a nonprofit organization founded in 1998, supports individuals in recovery through advocacy, education, and service.

CCAR ORCA beach cleanup partner
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