Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
We are a group of old ladies, aged 65-85 and counting, who swim in the freshwater ponds of Cape Cod collecting trash. We are serious about our mission, but as you can maybe tell by our name, we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Really BIG NEWS: Founder Susan Baur has been selected as one of 50 visionaries of 2025 by the Explorers Club (EC50). Read more about this prestigious award here.
Other big news: We are now on Instagram and FaceBook! Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/olaug_capecod/
and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576663915877
Our Mission
We swim to remove trash from ponds, channeling the strength of older women and challenging others to see beyond limits to take concrete action to preserve the environment.
"Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage’s great service is not just cleaning ponds, but spreading the joy that comes from being involved with nature and working to protect it.' - Susan Baur, OLAUG co-founder
In this photo for his Boston Globe article, Stan Grossfeld captured the joy, camaraderie, and sense of accomplishment that OLAUG embodies. Not surprisingly, the photo went viral.
