Drains to Ocean is a grass roots, non-profit organization with a mission to keep pollution from flowing into rivers, lakes, and oceans. We believe that every drain matters. Our goal is to create awareness by educating the public and empowering local networks of active volunteers to participate in neighborhood, river and beach cleanups.

Drains to Ocean became an 501c3 non-profit in Huntington Beach, California in 2015. Drawing inspiration from local beach cleanups, Drains to Ocean focuses its attention back up to the land, where we believe is the source of litter in the ocean. We are animal lovers to the fullest, with a keen interest in protecting cetaceans and human life. Acting as a voice for the voiceless and improving the environment for all living beings to fully thrive in.

Our vision is to create a movement where local citizens organize neighborhood cleanups, promote environmental education through community discourse, and are empowered to be neighborhood leaders.

Rather than one monthly beach cleanup organized locally by a single organization, our vision is to have thousands of monthly community cleanups organized by individuals nationwide. Rather than having to rely on someone else to organize beach and park cleanups, we will empower individuals throughout cities to organize thousands of cleanups per year.  This will give everyday citizens the power to act and make real community changes. It will also drastically increase the environmental impact of small, local cleanups.