This study examines residents' attitudes in Owerri Municipality, Imo State, towards environmental deterioration and explores factors that influence their willingness to participate in efforts to reduce environmental degradation. Data were collected using a selfreported questionnaire, which assessed respondents' awareness of environmental issues, their concern for environmental protection, and their willingness to engage in initiatives to address environmental decline. The data were presented in tables indicating the frequency of responses. The results show that 62.4% of respondents were aware of environmental deterioration, and 79.4% expressed varying levels of concern about it. Moreover, 48% of respondents were very willing to participate in environmental protection activities, while 32.2% expressed some level of willingness. Demographic factors such as gender, age, and education were found to significantly influence participants' willingness to act, with younger and more educated individuals showing greater enthusiasm for environmental action. Furthermore, 49.6% of respondents rated the environmental quality in Owerri as very low, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction. The study underscores the importance of targeted awareness campaigns and community-based initiatives to engage residents in environmental protection, particularly those who are less willing to participate