Marine debris represents a global environmental crisis that impacts every ocean, coastline and waterway in the world. It can be found in even the most remote areas of the globe, from Antarctica to Tahiti (Barnes, 2002). Dealing with this increasingly serious global environmental problem will require a coordinated effort on a local, national and global scale. In recent years, non-governmental organizations have played an increasingly important role in this effort. Living Oceans Society has undertaken a new initiative to coordinate the efforts of partner organizations and local authorities to remove and safely dispose of marine debris from the intertidal areas of Northern Vancouver Island, in the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW).