How Can We All Help?

How Can We All Help?. . , There's work happening around the Inner Harbor to build a cleaner, greener future for all. Get involved, from here or from home!, We all have roles to play in shaping the future. Even though our everyday actions can seem small, they really do add up., Learning and sharing about conservation builds awareness, a first step to action., Gobbling over four million pounds of litter and counting, a fleet of trash wheels keeps plastic out of the harbor., Rain gardens, turtle islands and bug hotels make much-needed habitat for animals., Regular cleanups help keep our waterways clearer., How will you help protect the water that connects us all?, Join a National Aquarium initiative or try a new conservation action at home., Join us , Donate today , Did you enjoy the Harbor Wetland? Help the National Aquarium continue this conservation project and others like it. We're a nonprofit, so your gift does directly to protecting wildlife and restoring habitats., Join us , Local Cleanups , Enjoy some time outdoors while helping keep plastic out of our waterways. The National Aquarium hosts regular cleanups in the Baltimore area., At home , Plastic Policy , Plastic-reducing policies work. Aquarium staff see the evidence during our local cleanups. Since Baltimore City banned foam containers in 2019, we're finding far less polystyrene litter in our waterways., Use your voice. Encourage your elected officials to support these policies., At home , Talk About It , Studies show that most Americans are concerned about climate change, but very few talk about it regularly. People have to work together to build a sustainable future. And we can't do that without conservation., When's the last time you discussed climate impacts or solutions?, At home , Meal Planning , It takes a lot of water, packaging, fuel and other resources to get food to our tables. When unused food is thrown away, those resources are wasted., Plan ahead to reduce food waste, buying only what you'll eat before it goes bad. If you can, compost your scraps.