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The birds, mammals, and fish need our help. We spend all year playing in their backyard, let's spend a few hours cleaning it up! By picking up cigarette butts, plastic bags, tires, bottles, and other miscellaneous items, we prevent the litter from making its way to the ocean via storm drains and waterways where it endangers marine animals and the environment.Be part of the solution to marine pollution! |
About Coastal Cleanup Day
Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) is an international event with over 60 countries around the world participating. It is coordinated in San Mateo County by the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program (SMCWPPP) in conjunction with the California Coastal Commission, Ocean Conservancy, and many local partners.
CCD is a volunteer event focused on cleaning up the marine environment. As the single largest one-day cleanup event in the world, International Coastal Cleanup Day has seen some impressive results in terms of the number of volunteers and the amount of debris cleaned up.
Last year, In San Mateo County, over 4,000 volunteers collected more than 40,000 pounds of trash and recyclables. This cleanup not only helped remove debris from our waterways and streets but also created community awareness. Volunteers helped cleanup over 27 sites ranging from coastal sites to inland creeks and even local neighborhoods. Thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables were collected during this three hour period. In addition, by filling out a trash “data card” during the cleanup, volunteers help to identify the sources of pollution. Click here to see last years results
- Date
3rd Saturday September 2012 - Time
9am - 12 noon - Who
You + 4,000 other volunteers! - Where
Over 30+ sites in San Mateo County - Supplies
All cleanup supplies are provided – bags, gloves, data card, pencil, etc. However, to reduce our waste we encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bag, bucket and/or gloves. - How to Volunteer
Choose a site and show up to help out. Sites will be posted August 2012.