Join the 33rd Annual International Coastal Cleanup Day!
Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Registration NOW OPEN!
Coastwalk sponsors the Sonoma County cleanup at 12 beaches and 4 inland partner cleanups. Register today to pick your site! For seasoned Coastal Cleanup Day goers, consider becoming a Beach Captain! For more information, contact the Coastwalk office: 707.829.6689 or [email protected]
You will receive an email from your Beach Captain with information on meeting location and what to expect in the first week of September.
*If you don’t get a confirmation email contact the office 707.829.6689 or [email protected]
WHAT IS COASTAL CLEANUP DAY? California Coastal Cleanup Day, an annual beach and inland waterway cleanup, is the state’s largest volunteer event. In 2010, over 82,500 volunteers removed more than 1.2 million pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, and waterways. When combined with the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by Ocean Conservancy and taking place on the same day, California Coastal Cleanup Day becomes part of one of the largest volunteer events in the world.
WHY ARE BEACH CLEANUPS IMPORTANT? California’s coast and waterways have historically been collecting spots for annual accumulations of trash and debris. This debris, if not removed, can be harmful and even fatal to all manners of marine wildlife, can damage our state’s economy, and can even become a human health hazard. Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together, take care of our fragile marine environment, show community support for our shared natural resources, learn about the impacts of marine debris and how we can prevent them, and to have fun!
For cleanups in other areas check out the links below.
California Coastal Cleanup Day
International Coastal Cleanup
For more info, contact Coastwalk: (707) 829-6689.