Big Daddy’s Grill joined thousands of volunteers across the region Sept. 19 for the 39th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, helping remove litter from Fish River and supporting efforts to protect the waterways that are central to Baldwin County’s environment, recreation and tourism.

The waterfront restaurant’s team took part in Alabama’s largest single-day volunteer event, heading out with grabbers, gloves and collection buckets to help "Get the Trash Out of the Splash." Volunteers focused on removing single-use plastics, aluminum cans and other debris from local wetlands and shorelines before it could travel downriver into Mobile Bay and Gulf ecosystems.

For Big Daddy’s Grill, the effort was closely connected to the restaurant’s location and its ties to the community. Established in 2007, the restaurant sits along the banks of Fish River in Fairhope and has built a reputation for fresh Gulf seafood, live music and a family-friendly atmosphere.

"Living and working on the river means seeing how vital conservation is every day," said Stacy Spradlin, representative from Big Daddy's Grill. "We love our community, and taking part in the Alabama Coastal Cleanup allows us to give back to the very environment that our guests enjoy year-round."

The annual cleanup is organized by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources State Lands Division and Alabama People Against a Littered State. Over the program’s history, more than 115,000 volunteers have helped remove more than 900 tons of marine debris from coastal ecosystems.

Big Daddy’s Grill said its participation reflects an ongoing commitment to local conservation and community initiatives. The restaurant also thanked its neighbors and patrons for their shared commitment to keeping the riverfront cleaner, safer and more beautiful.

More information about Big Daddy’s Grill is available at https://bigdaddysgrill.net/. Information about the Alabama Coastal Cleanup is available at https://alabamacoastalcleanup.com/.