Making Waves is a three-year initiative funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect and restore the Texas Gulf Coast. Through this project, Keep Texas Beautiful is exploring how environmental messages influence real-world action to prevent litter and reduce plastic pollution in Texas waterways.

The project combines research, education, and engagement—empowering high school students and communities to make a difference. A statewide art and slogan contest will invite youth to create inspiring messages about litter prevention, while cleanup events across Texas will turn those messages into action.

The winning artwork and slogan will inspire a behavior change campaign encouraging all Texans to Engage. Educate. Protect our Gulf.