Community Corner
Volunteers Needed For Calif. Coastal Cleanup Day 2017
The California Coastal Commission and Ocean Conservancy is calling for coastal cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 16.
SEAL BEACH, CA — Do you enjoy sipping your latte in the cool of early morning while walking on the beach? The California Coastal Commission reminds you not leave evidence of your trek behind, and even more, to trade that coffee cup for a trash bag or bucket on September 16 for Coastal Cleanup Day, state's largest annual volunteer event.
"Coastal Cleanup Day takes place on the third Saturday of each September along more than 2,000 miles of coast and inland shoreline," the Coastal Commission said on its website. Scientists estimate that more than 17 billion pounds of plastic enters the ocean every year.
"These plastics not only threaten marine life, but can also impact us. We depend on the ocean for the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink."
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In California, 865 coastal and inland waterway cleanup programs are currently gathering volunteers, with more coming each day. Want to find a volunteer site near you? Signing up is as easy as registering online and locating your nearest beach or inland water way cleanup location.
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What to Bring:
- A bucket or reusable bag
- Gloves (think gardening or work gloves)
- A reusable water bottle
- A clipboard to fill out your data card
- A waste-free lunch. Get waste-free lunch tips here.
What to Wear:
- Closed-toed shoes
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- An extra layer, like a sweater or jacket in case it is cold. Be prepared to be outside in potentially changing weather for at least half a day.
When to Show Up:
Arrive at your event by 9 a.m., according to the California Coastal Cleanup site. At each location, a site captain will be in charge for the day. Seek out your site captain, and get set to clean up.
Why Should You Volunteer?
If you've ever used a plastic straw, stir stick or water bottle and not recycled, chances are the trash has found its way to the ocean. Plastic on the beaches and in local water ways is a problem as big as the ocean, according to the Ocean Conservancy. On Sept. 16, volunteers are wanted to comb the shores for plastic trash instead of seashells.
"At our International Coastal Cleanups, volunteers have picked up more than half a million straws and stirrers, making straws one of the top ten items on our annual list," a Coastal Conservancy spokesperson said. "Straws pose a real danger to animals like sea turtles, albatross and fish who can eat them."
According to the Coastal Conservancy, the average person uses 1.6 straws per day.
"If 25,000 people pledge to skip the straw, we could save 5,000,000 straws — and prevent a lot of them from entering the ocean and possibly harming wildlife," they said.
Trash is not only at the beaches. You can find human-generated trash at any inland waterway, as well. In Aliso Viejo, on Saturday, Sept. 16, volunteers will be cleaning up at Aliso Viejo Trails and Creek.
"Volunteers will help clean trash and debris," Moy Yaha said of the annual event. "If you have a passion for our environment and a penchant for giving back, consider volunteering."
Will the tide of trash ever be stemmed?
There are things that you can do aside from Coastal Cleanup Day.
In a recent release about a six-week Trash Free Challenge, the conservancy hopes to restart the way people picnic at the beach. Taking steps as simple as not using disposable straws, hydrating with refillable water bottles, limiting takeout containers and disposable utensils, using rechargeable batteries and buying in bulk can make a big difference.
"Scientists estimate that more than 17 billion pounds (8 million metric tons) of plastic enters our ocean every year. These plastics not only threaten marine life, but can also impact us," the Conservancy said. "We depend on the ocean for the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. Making a difference for our ocean is easy. The International Coastal Cleanup has brought together 12 million people from 150 countries and counting to be part of the world’s largest volunteer effort to protect the ocean. So far, volunteers have collected 228 million pounds of trash along our coastlines and waterways."
According to the conservancy, the data of what you pick up matters almost as much as cleaning up the shore.
"The information collected about the trash removed is incredibly valuable for finding long term solutions for trash free seas. Be a part of the solution and download our Clean Swell app before the cleanup to keep track of the trash you collect."
Other ways you can help are by "doing the whale tail" and ordering a California Coast Conservancy license plate, which funds projects from cleaning up the coastline to creating coastal trails and educating on proper conservancy techniques.
"A problem as big as plastic in the ocean requires a big response," the Ocean Conservancy stated on its website. "By participating in the international Coastal Cleanup you can make a difference."
Find a Clean Up Event near you:
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alameda
- Alameda County - General Info - Alameda
- Alameda Community Sailing Center - Alameda
- Altamont Creek & Arroyo Las Positas Bluebell Drive - Livermore - Alameda
- Arroyo Las Positas Heather Lane - Livermore - Alameda
- San Leandro Shoreline - Monarch Bay Drive Bridge - Alameda
- San Leandro Shoreline - Heron Bay - Alameda
- Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline - Alameda
- Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond - Alameda
- Pt. Isabel Regional Shoreline in Richmond - Alameda
- Oakland Yacht Club - Alameda
- Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland - Alameda
- Hayward Shoreline - Alameda
- Grand Marina - Alameda
- Grand Marina - Alameda
- Emeryville - Alameda
- Eckley Pier (Martinez Shoreline) - Alameda
- Arroyo Las Positas Livermore Avenue - Livermore (FULL) - Alameda
- Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore, CA - Alameda
- Crown Beach - Alameda
- Castro Valley Creek - Alameda
- Bayfront Park, City of Pinole - Alameda
- Ballena Isle Marina and Ballena Bay Yacht Club - Alameda
- Ballena Isle Marina - Alameda
- Arroyo Seco First St. - Livermore (FULL) - Alameda
- Arroyo Mocho Robertson Park - Livermore (FULL) - Alameda
- Arroyo Mocho Holmes St. - Livermore (FULL) - Alameda
- Arroyo Mocho Arroyo St. - Livermore - Alameda
- Arroyo Las Positas Northfront Road -Livermore - Alameda
- Aeolian Yacht Club - Alameda
- Albany Bulb - Alameda
- Shorebird Park/ Berkeley Marina - Alameda County
- E. Fork Carson River amd Markleeville Creek - Alpine
- Alpine - Alpine Creek - Alpine
- Alpine County Cleanups - General Info - Alpine
- Amador County Cleanups - General Info - Amador
- Camanche Lake - Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin
- Sweetwater Regional Park - Bonita
- Butte County Cleanups - General Info - Butte
- Big Chico Creek - Butte
- Mokelumne River - Calaveras
- Calaveras County Cleanups - General Info - Calaveras
- San Elijo Lagoon at Mira Costa College - Cardiff
- Solana Beach - San Elijo Lagoon Trailhead at Rios - Cardiff
- Cardiff State Beach - Cardiff
- Frazee Beach - Carlsbad
- North City Beach - Carlsbad
- Tamarack State Beach - Carlsbad
- Tower 30 - Carlsbad
- Tower 30 - Carlsbad
- Carpinteria Creeks - Carpinteria
- Santa Claus Lane (Padaro Lane) Beach - Carpinteria
- Carpinteria State Beach - Carpinteria
- Jelly Bowl Beach - Carpinteria
- Lookout Park (Summerland) - Carpinteria
- Rincon County Beach (Bates) - Carpinteria
- Rice Canyon - Chula Vista
- Chula Vista - Sweetwater Regional Park - Chula Vista
- Otay Lake County Park - Chula Vista
- Rice Canyon - Chula Vista
- Chula Vista - J St. Marina View Park - Chula Vista
- South San Diego Bay - Chula Vista
- Sweetwater River - Chula Vista
- Washington St. Bike Path from Corporation Yard to Dunaweal Lane - City of Calistoga
- Napa Valley Vine Trail (Washington Street - Lincoln to Dunaweal Lane) - City of Calistoga
- Oat Hill Mine Trailhead, intersection of Lincoln Ave (Highway 29) & Silverado Trail - City of Calistoga
- Old Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way (Lincoln to Little League field) - City of Calistoga
- Jacob Meily Park, Pope Street and Mariposa Lane - City of Saint Helena
- Colusa County Cleanups - General Info - Colusa
- Richmond Greenway at Carlson Ave - Contra Costa
- Wildcat Creek Staging Area - Contra Costa
- Wildcat Creek @ Verde Elementary School - Contra Costa
- Shimada Friendship Park-Kayak cleanup - Contra Costa
- Shimada Friendship Park - Contra Costa
- Rodeo Creek - Contra Costa
- Richmond Greenway Rain Garden and Bioswale - Contra Costa
- Rheem Creek - Contra Costa
- Point Pinole Regional Park - Contra Costa
- Point Isabel Regional Shoreline - Contra Costa
- Pittsburg - Contra Costa
- Contra Costa County Cleanups - General Info - Contra Costa
- Antioch - Contra Costa
- Baxter Creek - Contra Costa
- Bayfront Park - Contra Costa
- City of El Cerrito - Contra Costa
- Davis Park - Contra Costa
- Eckley Pier - Contra Costa
- Garrity Creek, at Hilltop - Contra Costa
- Kirker Creek - Contra Costa
- Marsh Creek Watershed - Contra Costa
- Martinez Regional Shoreline - Contra Costa
- McNabney Marsh, Martinez - Contra Costa
- North Richmond Farm - Contra Costa
- Orinda - Contra Costa
- Coronado Central Beach - Coronado
- Coronado - Silver Strand State Beach Bayside - Coronado
- Calabazas Creek - Cupertino
- Powerhouse Park - Del Mar
- San Dieguito Lagoon - Del Mar
- Del Norte County Cleanups - General Info - Del Norte
- El Cajon - Fresh Farm - El Cajon
- American River - El Dorado
- El Dorado County Cleanups - General Info - El Dorado
- El Dorado and Cosumnes - El Dorado
- Lake Tahoe - El Dorado
- South Fork American River and the Upper Consumnes River - El Dorado
- Encanto - Encanto Recreation Center - Encanto
- Beacons Beach - Encinitas
- Moonlight Beach - Encinitas
- South Ponto - Encinitas
- Escondido Creek at Harmony Grove Rd. - Escondido
- Escondido Creek at Rancho Santa Fe - Escondido
- Lake Hodges - Escondido
- Escondido - Reidy Creek - Escondido
- Lake Wohlford - Escondido
- Escondido - Lake Wohlford - Escondido
- Escondido - MJM Ranch at Kaywood Drive - Escondido
- Escondido - Dixon Lake - Escondido
- Escondido - Kit Carson Park - Escondido
- Fallbrook - Downtown Street Sweep - Fallbrook
- Live Oak Park - Fallbrook
- De Luz - Ross Lake - Fallbrook
- RiverTree Volunteers - Fresno
- Fresno County Cleanups - General Info - Fresno
- Lower Merced River Stewardship Program - Fresno
- San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust - Fresno
- Tajiguas Beach - Gaviota
- Hollister Ranch - Gaviota
- Refugio State Beach - Gaviota
- El Capitan State Beach - Gaviota
- Gaviota State Beach - Gaviota
- Uvas Creek - Gilroy
- Glenn County Cleanups - General Info - Glenn
- Buckhorn Recreation Area - Glenn County
- Ellwood Bluffs - Goleta/Isla Vista
- Isla Vista Streets - Goleta/Isla Vista
- Haskell's Beach - Goleta/Isla Vista
- Goleta Beach - Goleta/Isla Vista
- Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center - Hayward
- Hillcrest - South Marston Canyon - Hillcrest
- Humboldt County Cleanups - General Info - Humboldt
- Imperial County Cleanups - General Info - Imperial
- Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center - Imperial Beach
- Imperial Beach - Veteran's Park - Imperial Beach
- YMCA Camp Surf - Imperial Beach
- Inyo County Cleanups - General Info - Inyo
- Mammoth Lakes Basin, Horseshoe Lake - Inyo
- Owens River - Inyo
- Kern River - Kern
- Kern County Cleanups - General Info - Kern
- Kern River/LA - Kern/Los Angeles
- Kings County Cleanups - General Info - Kings
- La Jolla - Scripps Pier - La Jolla
- La Jolla Shores - La Jolla
- Windandsea Beach - La Jolla
- University Channel - La Mesa
- Lake Murray - La Mesa
- Lake County Cleanups - General Info - Lake
- Lakeside - Lindo Lake - Lakeside
- Lakeside - Los Coches Creek - Lakeside
- Lassen County Cleanups - General Info - Lassen
- Susan River, Paiute Creek - Lassen
- Lemon Grove - Monterey Heights Park - Lemon Grove
- Lemon Grove - Chollas Creek - Lemon Grove
- Jalama Beach - Lompoc
- Long Beach Cleanups - General Info - Long Beach
- Alamitos Bay Marina - Long Beach
- Belmont Pier - Long Beach
- Cherry Beach - Long Beach
- Peninsula - Long Beach
- Sea Scout Base (near Mother's Beach) - Long Beach
- Permanente Creek - Los Altos
- Will Rogers State Beach - south - Los Angeles
- Will Rogers State Beach - central - Los Angeles
- White Point Beach/Royal Palms Beach - Los Angeles
- Venice Pier Beach - Los Angeles
- Venice City Beach - Rose Ave - Los Angeles
- Torrance Beach - Los Angeles
- Topanga Beach - Los Angeles
- Sunset Point Beach - Los Angeles
- Sepulveda Basin Nature Reserve - Los Angeles
- Santa Monica State Beach - South Beach - Ocean Park Blvd - Los Angeles
- Santa Monica State Beach - South Beach - Bay St/Inkwell Monument - Los Angeles
- Santa Monica State Beach - North Beach - Pier - Los Angeles
- Santa Monica Pier | dive - Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Cleanups - General Info - Los Angeles
- Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve - Los Angeles
- Abalone Cove Beach/Shoreline Park - Los Angeles
- Agoura Hills/Medea Creek - Los Angeles
- Agoura Hills/Medea Creek Restoration - Los Angeles
- Alta Vicente Reserve - Los Angeles
- Arroyo Seco - Los Angeles
- Avalon Gardens - WAYS Park - Los Angeles
- Balboa Lake - Los Angeles
- Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Base - Los Angeles
- Ballona Creek Bike Path - Duquesne Ave - Los Angeles
- Ballona Creek Bike Path - Overland Ave - Los Angeles
- Redondo Beach - King Harbor - north - Los Angeles
- Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve - Los Angeles
- Cabrillo Beach - Los Angeles
- Dan Blocker County Beach - Los Angeles
- Dockweiler State Beach - Los Angeles
- Dockweiler State Beach - South Beach - Los Angeles
- Dockweiler State Beach - South Beach | dive - Los Angeles
- Hawthorne - Jim Thorpe Park - Los Angeles
- Hermosa City Beach - Pier - Los Angeles
- LA River - Sunnynook Bridge - Los Angeles
- LAX Dunes - Los Angeles
- Lunada Bay Beach - Los Angeles
- Malaga Cove Beach/RAT Beach - Los Angeles
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach - Los Angeles
- Malibu Pier | dive - Los Angeles
- Malibu Surfrider Beach - Los Angeles
- Manhattan County Beach - Bruce's Beach - Los Angeles
- Manhattan County Beach - Pier - Los Angeles
- Marina Del Rey - Palawan Way - Los Angeles
- Pelican Cove - Los Angeles
- Playa Del Rey Beach - Toes Beach - Los Angeles
- Redondo Beach - King Harbor - Los Angeles
- Redondo County Beach - Los Angeles
- Redondo County Beach | dive - Los Angeles
- Ballona Creek Bike Path - Syd Kronenthal Park - Los Angeles
- Coyote Creek - Los Gatos
- Madera County Cleanups - General Info - Madera
- McNear's Beach - Marin
- Novato Creek-Warner Creek -Scottsdale Pond - Marin
- McInnis Park - Gallinas Creek (FULL) - Marin
- Tomales Bay/Marconi State Park (FULL) - Marin
- Agate Beach County Park - Marin
- Aramburu Island - Marin
- Arroyo Avichi Creek - Marin
- Belvedere Beach - Marin
- Black Point Boat Launch - Marin
- Black Sands Beach - Marin
- Blackie's Pasture - Marin
- Bothin Marsh/Mill Valley Bike Path - Marin
- Brickyard Park - Marin
- China Camp State Park (FULL) - Marin
- Drake's Beach - Marin
- Drake's Beach - Marin
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside - Marin
- Hamilton Wetlands - Marin
- Horseshoe Cove - Marin
- Kehoe Beach - Marin
- Kent Island (FULL) - Marin
- Kirby Cove - Marin
- Loch Lomond Marina - Marin
- Marin City Marsh - Marin
- Marin County Cleanups - General Info - Marin
- Muir Beach - Marin
- Muzzi Marsh/San Clemente Creek - Marin
- Tennessee Valley - Marin
- Pickleweed Park & Community Center - Marin
- Pirate's Cove - Marin
- Pohono Shoreline Office Park - Marin
- Rodeo Beach - Marin
- Rodeo Lagoon (FULL) - Marin
- San Rafael Canal by boat - Marin
- San Rafael Canal by boat - Marin Yacht Club - Marin
- San Rafael Canal by boat - San Rafael Yacht Club - Marin
- San Rafael Creek by kayak - Marin
- Sausalito Waterfront - Gate 6 - Marin
- Sausalito Waterfront - Bay Model Visitor Center (FULL) - Marin
- Shorebird Marsh - Marin
- Slide Ranch - Marin
- South Rodeo Beach - Marin
- Starkweather Shoreline Path - Marin
- Steep Ravine/Red Rock Beach - Marin
- Stinson Beach - Marin
- Sierra Foothill Conservancy - Mariposa
- Mariposa County – EDD/Public Works - Mariposa
- Mendocino County Cleanups - General Info - Mendocino
- Merced County Cleanups - General Info - Merced
- Berryessa & Tularcitos Creeks - Milpitas
- Coyote Creek - Milpitas
- Modoc County Cleanups - General Info - Modoc
- Mono County Cleanups - General Info - Mono
- June Lake - Mono
- Mammoth Lakes Trails & Public Access - Mono
- Los Gatos Creek, Creekside Way - Monte Sereno
- Monterey County Cleanups - General Info - Monterey
- Del Monte Beach at Wharf #2 - Monterey County
- Zmudowski State Beach - Monterey County
- Upper Carr Lake - Monterey County
- Sand City Beach at West Bay St. - Monterey County
- Arroyo Seco River - Los Padres National Forest - Monterey County
- Asilomar State Beach - Monterey County
- Big Sur Highway 1 Roving Cleanup - Monterey County
- Carmel City Beach - Monterey County
- Carmel River State Beach - Monterey County
- San Carlos Beach SCUBA Dive Site - Monterey County
- Salinas River State Beach at Sandholt Rd - Monterey County
- Fisherman's Wharf Beach at Heritage Harbor - Monterey County
- Fort Ord Dunes State Beach - Monterey County
- Garrapata State Beach - Monterey County
- Kayak Connection, Elkhorn Slough - Monterey County
- Lover's Point Beach - Monterey County
- Marina State Beach at Lake Dr - Monterey County
- Marina State Beach at Reservation Rd - Monterey County
- McAbee Beach - Monterey County
- Monterey Bay Kayaks at Del Monte - Monterey County
- Monterey State Beach - Monterey County
- Moss Landing State Beach - Monterey County
- North Del Monte Beach/Casa Verde Beach - Monterey County
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge - Monterey County
- Salinas River State Beach at Molera Rd - Monterey County
- Salinas River State Beach at Potrero Rd - Monterey County
- Elkhorn Slough, Estuarine Research Reserve - Monterey County
- West Little Llagas Creek - Morgan Hill
- Stevens Creek - Mountain View
- Pope Creek Bridge - Lake Berryessa - Napa
- American Canyon - Central meeting place - Napa
- Edgerley Island - Napa
- Edgerly Island- clearing across from residence - Napa
- Kennedy Park, boat dock - Napa
- Kennedy Park/Boat Launch: Streblow Drive - Napa
- Lake Berryessa - Napa
- Markley Cove - Lake Berryessa - Napa
- Napa County Cleanups - General Info - Napa
- Riverside Drive, Napa Valley Yacht Club near the boat launch - Napa
- South Wetland- end of Jefferson Street - Napa
- South Wetlands (End of Jefferson Street) - Napa
- Steele Canyon - Lake Berryessa - Napa
- Downtown Napa - Napa
- Oxbow District, bypass under wine train bridge - Napa
- Riverside Drive: boat launch: 100 Riverside Drive - Napa
- Salvador Creek, Vinatge High School, off Trower Road - Napa
- National City - Pepper Park - National City
- Paradise Creek - National City
- Sweetwater River - National City
- Yuba River - Nevada
- Nevada County Cleanups - General Info - Nevada
- Bear River; Yuba River - Nevada
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- Peralta Hacienda Historical Park - Oakland
- Clinton Park and International Blvd - Oakland
- East Creek Slough - Oakland
- Grand Advent Church - Oakland
- Jingletown - Oakland
- Leona Lodge Meadow/Horseshoe Creek - Oakland
- Middle Harbor Shoreline Park - Oakland
- North Oakland Sports Field - Oakland
- Northgate Ave - Oakland
- Oakland Zoo - Oakland
- Oval Creek Site, Lion Creek, Mills College - Oakland
- Peralta Creek Pocket Park - Oakland
- William Wood Park - Oakland
- Sequoia Lodge - Oakland
- SF Bay Trail/Jack London Landing Estuary - Oakland
- Temescal Creek/Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt - Oakland
- The Community Church - Oakland
- Upper Courtland Creek - Oakland
- Buccaneer Beach - Oceanside
- Buena Vista Creek (College Blvd) - Oceanside
- Buena Vista Creek (Lake Blvd) - Oceanside
- Buena Vista Creek (Marron Road) - Oceanside
- Oceanside Pier - Oceanside
- Orange County Cleanups - General Info - Orange
- Orange County (Inland) Cleanups - General Info - Orange (Inland)
- Yorba Regional Park-Santa Ana River - Orange County
- Upper Newport Bay- Water Cleanup at Back Bay Science Center - Orange County
- Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve - Muth Interpretive Center - Orange County
- Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Beach & Water Cleanup - Orange County
- Trabuco Canyon (ETI) - Orange County
- Trabuco Canyon - Orange County
- Ted Craig Regional Park - Orange County
- Talbert & Newland Marshes - Orange County
- Surfrider Foundation-H/SB Chapter - Orange County
- Silverado- Modjeska Roadside Cleanup - Orange County
- Silverado- Modjeska Parks & Openspace - Orange County
- Silverado- Modjeska FireSafe Council - Orange County
- Seal Beach - Orange County
- Santiago Park Creek Cleanup: Inner- Coastal & Watershed Cleanup - Orange County
- Santa Ana River (SAR) Marsh - Orange County
- Santa Ana / Jerome Park - Orange County
- Santa Ana / HMOC - Orange County
- San Onofre- Trail #1 - Orange County
- San Juan and Arroyo Traduca Creek - Orange County
- San Diego Creek - Orange County
- San Clemente- T Street Beach - Orange County
- San Clemente State Beach - Orange County
- San Clemente Pier - Orange County
- Salt Creek Beach - Orange County
- SA River (Lower) - Orange County
- Redlands - Orange County
- Aliso Viejo - City of Aliso Viejo - Orange County
- Anaheim (City) - Orange County
- Anaheim / SA River (Upper) / Yorba Regional Park - Orange County
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve - Orange County
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, South Parking Lot - Orange County
- Bolsa Chica Land Trust- Steward Restoration - Orange County
- Bolsa Chica State Beach - Orange County
- Brea - City of Brea - Orange County
- Brea Creek A04 - Orange County
- BuenaPark /Fullerton /La Palma - Orange County
- Capistrano Beach - Orange County
- Clark Regional Park - Orange County
- Coastkeeper & State Parks Mega Site - Orange County
- Corona - City of Corona - Orange County
- Crystal Cove State Park - Orange County
- Dana Point Harbor On the Water Cleanup - Orange County
- Dana Point Harbor On the Water Cleanup - Orange County
- Doheny State Beach & San Juan Creek - Orange County
- El Toro Park - Orange County
- Fullerton Creek - Orange County
- Grijalva Park - Orange County
- Hart Park - Orange County
- HB / Bartlette Park - Orange County
- HB Wetlands Conservancy - Orange County
- Heritage Museum of Orange County - Orange County
- Huntington Beach Central Park Clean-up Event - Orange County
- Huntington City Beach - Orange County
- Huntington State Beach - Orange County
- Irvine Ranch Water District - Orange County
- Irvine Regional Park - Orange County
- Jerome Park/Santa Ana Gardens Channel - Orange County
- La Habra - Orange County
- Laguna Beach - Orange County
- Laguna Hills - Orange County
- Laguna Hills - Orange County
- Laguna Hills Watershed Cleanup - Orange County
- Lake Forest - Orange County
- Lower San Juan Creek Watershed - Orange County
- Lower Santa Ana River - Orange County
- Mission Viejo - Orange County
- Newport Beach Balboa Pier - Orange County
- Newport Beach Corona del Mar - Orange County
- Newport Beach- Santa Ana River Beach Cleanup - Orange County
- Newport Sea Base - Orange County
- Newport Sea Base - Orange County
- O’Neill Regional Park and Trabuco Creek - Orange County
- Orange / Grijalva - Orange County
- Orange / Hart - Orange County
- Oso Creek Trail @ Lower Potocki Parking Lot - Orange County
- Otay Mesa - Dennery Canyon - Otay Mesa
- Otay Mesa - Montgomery Waller Recreation Center - Otay Mesa
- Adobe Creek - Palo Alto
- Matadero Creek - Palo Alto
- San Francisquito Creek - Palo Alto
- American River - Placer
- Upper American River (Mineral Bar) - Placer
- Placer County Cleanups - General Info - Placer
- Miners Ravine - Placer
- Auburn Ravine - Placer
- Plumas County Cleanups - General Info - Plumas
- Feather River - Plumas
- Lake Allmanor; Feather River - Plumas
- Poway Community Park - Poway
- Riverside County Cleanups - General Info - Riverside
- Russian River Watershed Cleanup - Russian River (Ukiah to Monte Rio) Multiple Locations
- Sacramento County Cleanups - General Info - Sacramento
- William Pond Clean-up - Sacramento
- Watt Clean-up - Sacramento
- 20th Street Clean-up - Sacramento
- Ancil Hoffman Clean-up - Sacramento
- Bufferlands - Sacramento
- Cal-Expo Clean-up - Sacramento
- Elk Grove Creek - Sacramento
- Discovery Park Clean-up - Sacramento
- El Manto Drive Clean-up - Sacramento
- Gristmill Clean-up - Sacramento
- Guy West Bridge Clean-up - Sacramento
- Howe Clean-up - Sacramento
- Laguna Creek - Sacramento
- Larchmont Clean-up - Sacramento
- Mile 3N Clean-up - Sacramento
- Negro Bar Clean-up - Sacramento
- Nimbus Fish Hatchery Clean-up - Sacramento
- Northgate Clean-up - Sacramento
- Paradise Beach Clean-up - Sacramento
- River Bend Clean-up - Sacramento
- Sailor Bar Clean-up - Sacramento
- Sarah Ct Clean-up - Sacramento
- Sherman Island - Sacramento
- Sunrise Clean-up - Sacramento
- Sutter's Landing Clean-up - Sacramento
- Camp Pollock Clean-up - Sacramento
- San Benito County Cleanups - General Info - San Benito
- San Bernardino County Cleanups - General Info - San Bernardino
- Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County - San Bernardino
- Torrey Pines State Beach - San Diego
- Torrey Pines Elementary School Trail - San Diego
- Tijuana River Valley - Smuggler's Gulch - San Diego
- San Diego County Cleanups - General Info - San Diego
- Allied Gardens Community Park - San Diego
- Border Field State Park - San Diego
- Chollas Creek - 47th Street - San Diego
- Chollas Creek - Chollas Pkwy at Boyce - San Diego
- City Heights - 47th St Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Auburn Creek - San Diego
- City Heights - Bowery Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Bowery Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Cherokee Point - San Diego
- City Heights - Cooper Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Cooper Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Hollywood Canyon at Olive and Columbine - San Diego
- City Heights - Hollywood Canyon at Sumac Dr - San Diego
- City Heights - Landis and Swift - San Diego
- City Heights - Manzanita Canyon Redwood - San Diego
- City Heights - N Swan Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Olivia/47th Street Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - S 47th St Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - S 47th St Canyon - San Diego
- City Heights - Swan Canyon - San Diego
- Clairemont - Ogalala Creek - San Diego
- Del Mar - Crest Canyon - San Diego
- Del Mar - Crest Canyon - San Diego
- Del Mar - Gonzales Canyon - San Diego
- Famosa Slough - San Diego
- Fashion Valley - San Diego River - San Diego
- Fashion Valley - San Diego River - San Diego
- Florida Canyon - San Diego
- KICK OFF SITE - Balboa Park - Golden Hill Park - San Diego
- Linda Vista - Tecolote Creek - San Diego
- Logan Heights - Stockton Recreation Center - San Diego
- Manzanita Canyon at Parque Linda - San Diego
- Manzanita Canyon at Thorn St. - San Diego
- Mira Mesa - Lopez Canyon - San Diego
- Mission Bay - Bonita Cove - San Diego
- Mission Bay - De Anza Cove - San Diego
- Mission Bay - Fanuel Street Park - San Diego
- Mission Bay - Santa Clara Point - San Diego
- Mission Bay - South Shores - San Diego
- Mission Beach - Belmont Park - San Diego
- Mission Beach - South Mission Beach - San Diego
- Mission Hills Neighborhood Cleanup - San Diego
- Mission Trails Regional Park - San Diego
- Mission Valley - San Diego River Garden - San Diego
- Normal Heights - Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park - San Diego
- Ocean Beach - Dog Beach - San Diego
- Ocean Beach - Sunset Cliffs - San Diego
- Otay - Montgomery High School's Native Plants Garden - San Diego
- Otay Valley Regional Park - San Diego
- Pacific Beach - Rose Creek - San Diego
- Pacific Beach - Rose Creek - San Diego
- Paradise Hills - Paradise Canyon Open Space - San Diego
- Paradise Hills - Paradise Canyon Open Space - San Diego
- Park West - Maple Canyon - San Diego
- Park West - Maple Canyon - San Diego
- Point Loma - Spanish Landing Park East - San Diego
- Point Loma - Sun Harbor Marina - San Diego
- Rancho Mission Canyon Park and Open Space - San Diego
- Serra Mesa - Library Canyon - San Diego
- Sorrento Valley - Peñasquitos Creek - San Diego
- South Juniper Canyon - San Diego
- Ocean Beach Pier - San Diego
- Pacific Beach - Tourmaline - San Diego
- Chollas Creek at National Ave - San Diego
- San Francisco Marina Small Yacht Harbor - San Francisco
- South Beach Park- Giants Promenade/Mission Bay - San Francisco
- San Francisco Marina Small Yacht Harbor - San Francisco County ###a ng-repeat="location in map.locationList | orderBy:'county_region' | filter:search" ng-click="openLocationPanel(location)" alt="Crissy Field - East Beach & Marsh Cleanup " class="ng-scope">
- Crissy Field - East Beach & Marsh Cleanup - San Francisco
- Baker Beach Cleanup - San Francisco
- Beach Cleanup at Fort Funston - San Francisco
- Candlestick Park: Boatramp Area - San Francisco
- Candlestick Park: Jackrabbit - San Francisco
- Candlestick Park: Last Port - San Francisco
- Candlestick Point: Yosemite Slough North - San Francisco
- Candlestick Point: Yosemite Slough South - San Francisco
- Crissy Field & Presidio Cleanup - San Francisco
- Aquatic Park Cleanup - San Francisco
- Golden Gate Park/North Lake - San Francisco
- Heron's Head Park - San Francisco
- India Basin Shoreline Park - San Francisco
- Islais Creek Park South - San Francisco
- Lands End Cleanup - San Francisco
- Ocean Beach & Golden Gate Park - San Francisco
- Ocean Beach Cleanup at Fulton St. - San Francisco
- Ocean Beach Cleanup at Judah - San Francisco
- Ocean Beach Cleanup at Lincoln Way - San Francisco
- Ocean Beach Cleanup at Noriega Way - San Francisco
- Ocean Beach Cleanup at Sloat - San Francisco
- Pier 94 - San Francisco
- Treasure Island- Clipper Cove Beach - San Francisco
- San Francisco County (East) Cleanups - General Info - San Francisco (East)
- San Francisco County (West) Cleanups - General Info - San Francisco (West)
- San Joaquin County Cleanups - General Info - San Joaquin
- Burns Cut / Port of Stockton / CONTROLLED ACCESS - San Joaquin County
- Calaveras River / Stockton Yacht Club / CONTROLLED ACCESS - San Joaquin County
- Fourteen Mile Slough / Village West Marina / CONTROLLED ACCESS - San Joaquin County
- Lodi Lake - Mokelumne River - San Joaquin County
- Stockton Channel / Stockton Downtown Marina / CONTROLLED ACCESS - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_American Legion Park / Yosemite Lake Area / Next to Pump House - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Calaveras River-FLCR - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Calaveras River-REI - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Calaveras River-Sierra Club - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Calaveras-UOP-Pacific Walking Bridge to Pershing - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Duck Creek-2924 So. Aiport Way / Venture Academy - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Mosher Slough/Don Ave Bridge - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_SJ River / March Lane / Levee Rd / Buckley Cove - San Joaquin County
- Stockton_Walker Slough / E. SJ River Levee Rd. / So. Manthey Rd. - San Joaquin County
- Walker Slough – Taft Community Center - San Joaquin County
- Los Gatos Creek - San Jose
- Coyote Creek - Capitol Expressway - San Jose
- GreenTown Los Altos - San Jose
- Guadalupe River - San Jose
- Guadalupe River - Blossom Hill Road - San Jose
- Guadalupe River - Comerica Bank - San Jose
- Guadalupe River - Rotary Club of San Jose - San Jose
- Guadalupe River - W. Santa Clara Street - San Jose
- Guadalupe River Park - San Jose
- Hellyer County Park - San Jose
- Coyote Creek - Tully - San Jose
- Los Gatos Creek - Leigh Ave. Bridge - San Jose
- Los Gatos Creek - Willow Street - San Jose
- Los Gatos Creek Park - San Jose
- Ogier Pond - San Jose
- Ross Creek - San Jose
- San Tomas - San Jose
- Thompson Creek - San Jose
- Upper Pent. Creek - San Jose
- Uvas County Park - San Jose
- Guadalupe River - Julian St - San Jose
- San Simeon Cove / Hearst State Beach - San Luis Obispo
- San Simeon Beach (parking lot across from San Simeon Campground) - San Luis Obispo
- Pismo Pier - San Luis Obispo
- Pirates Cove - San Luis Obispo
- Oso Flaco Lake - San Luis Obispo
- Oceano Dunes @ Pier Ave - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Strand State Beach Campground - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Strand State Beach - North Beach - San Luis Obispo
- San Luis Obispo County Cleanups - General Info - San Luis Obispo
- Pismo at Sea Venture/Grover NW End - San Luis Obispo
- South Palisades Park - Shell Beach - San Luis Obispo
- Santa Rosa Creek Beach/Moonstone Beach - San Luis Obispo
- Santa Margarita Lake - San Luis Obispo
- San Simeon, Pico Creek - San Luis Obispo
- Arroyo Grande Creek - San Luis Obispo
- Avila - Fisherman's Beach & Olde Port Beach - San Luis Obispo
- Avila Beach - San Luis Obispo
- Baywood Pier / Paradise Point - San Luis Obispo
- Cayucos Pier - San Luis Obispo
- Estero Bluffs State Park - San Luis Obispo
- Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - San Luis Obispo
- Grover Beach SE End/Grand Ave/HWY 1 - San Luis Obispo
- Lopez Lake - San Luis Obispo
- Montaña De Oro: Sandspit - San Luis Obispo
- Montaña De Oro: Spooner's Cove - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Bay Embarcaero / Tidelands Park - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Bay Sandspit - Central - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Bay Sandspit - North - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Rock / Morro Bay Harbor - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Strand Dog Beach/Toro Creek Beach - San Luis Obispo
- Morro Strand South / HWY 41 - San Luis Obispo
- San Elijo Hills Trails - San Marcos
- San Marcos - San Elijo Hills Trails - San Marcos
- San Mateo County Cleanups - General Info - San Mateo
- Tunitas Creek Beach Half Moon Bay - San Mateo County
- Oyster Point Marina - San Mateo County
- San Gregorio State Beach - San Mateo County
- Bedwell Bayfront Park Menlo Park - San Mateo County
- Belmont Creek, O’Neill Slough, Water Dog Lake - San Mateo County
- Brisbane Lagoon - San Mateo County
- Burlingame Bayfront Trail East - San Mateo County
- Burlingame Bayfront Trail West - San Mateo County
- Central Park Millbrae - San Mateo County
- Colma Creek South San Francisco - San Mateo County
- Cooley Landing East Palo Alto - San Mateo County
- Cordilleras Creek/Redwood High School Redwood City - San Mateo County
- Coyote Point Park - San Mateo County
- Dunes Beach Half Moon Bay - San Mateo County
- Esplanade Beach Pacifica - San Mateo County
- Gray Whale Cove Montara - San Mateo County
- Linda Mar State Beach/Pacifica State Beach - San Mateo County
- Marina Lagoon @ Laguna Vista San Mateo - San Mateo County
- Marina Lagoon @ Lantern Cove Foster City - San Mateo County
- Marina Lagoon @ Virgon Lane Foster City - San Mateo County
- Mills Creek Burlingame - San Mateo County
- Mirada/Surfer's Beach El Granada - San Mateo County
- Montara State Beach - San Mateo County
- Mussel Rock Daly City - San Mateo County
- Thornton State Beach Daly City - San Mateo County
- Pescadero State Beach - San Mateo County
- Pillar Point Harbor - San Mateo County
- Poplar Beach Half Moon Bay - San Mateo County
- Posy Park San Bruno - San Mateo County
- Redwood City Citywide Locations - San Mateo County
- Rockaway Beach Pacifica - San Mateo County
- Ryder Park San Mateo - San Mateo County
- San Francisco Bay Trail South San Francisco - San Mateo County
- San Francisquito Creek Menlo Park - San Mateo County
- San Pedro Creek Watershed Pacifica - San Mateo County
- Sharp Park Beach Pacifica - San Mateo County
- San Ysidro - Ocean View Hills Neighborhood Park - San Ysidro
- San Ysidro - San Ysidro Blvd. - San Ysidro
- San Ysidro - Howard Lane Park - San Ysidro
- East Beach (Cabrillo Bath House to Volleyball Courts) - Santa Barbara
- Arroyo Burro (Hendry's) Beach - Santa Barbara
- Butterfly Beach - Santa Barbara
- East Beach (Mission Creek Lagoon/Laguna Channel) - Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara County Cleanups - General Info - Santa Barbara
- East Beach at Anacapa Street (Near Skate Park) - Santa Barbara
- Hammond's / Miramar Beach / Fernalds - Santa Barbara
- Leadbetter Beach - Santa Barbara
- West Beach - Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara County Cleanups - General Info - Santa Clara
- San Tomas Aquino Creek - nearest creek - Santa Clara
- Saratoga Creek - Santa Clara
- Saratoga Creek - Santa Clara
- Sunny Cove Beach - Santa Cruz
- Soquel Creek at Soquel Village - Santa Cruz
- Seacliff State Beach - Santa Cruz
- Watsonville Slough at Ramsey Park - Santa Cruz
- West Struve Slough at Pajaro Vally High School - Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz County Cleanups - General Info - Santa Cruz
- Waddell Creek Beach - Santa Cruz
- Twin Lakes State Beach/Harbor Beach - Santa Cruz
- Sunset State Beach - Santa Cruz
- 20th Ave Beach & Corcoran Lagoon - Santa Cruz
- 4 Mile Beach - Santa Cruz
- Aptos Creek at Aptos Village Park - Santa Cruz
- Beer Can Beach - Santa Cruz
- Black's Beach - Santa Cruz
- Bonny Doon Beach - Santa Cruz
- Capitola City Beach - Santa Cruz
- Carbonera Creek at Market Street and Avalon - Santa Cruz
- Cowell Beach & Santa Cruz Main Beach - Santa Cruz
- Davenport Landing Beach - Santa Cruz
- Davenport Main Beach - Santa Cruz
- Dolphin & Sumner Beach - Santa Cruz
- Greyhound Rock Beach - Santa Cruz
- Hidden Beach - Private Cleanup - Santa Cruz
- Its Beach/Lighthouse Field Beach - Santa Cruz
- Kayak Connection, Santa Cruz Harbor - Santa Cruz
- Laguna Beach - Santa Cruz
- Lompico Creek at Lompico Park - Santa Cruz
- Manresa State Beach - Santa Cruz
- Mitchell's Cove Beach - Santa Cruz
- Moran Lake Beach - Santa Cruz
- Natural Bridges State Beach - Santa Cruz
- New Brighton State Beach - Santa Cruz
- Pajaro River at River/Linear Park - Santa Cruz
- Palm Beach State Park - Santa Cruz
- Panther State Beach - Santa Cruz
- Pleasure Point Beaches - Santa Cruz
- Rio Del Mar State Beach - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at Felker St. (HWY 1 overpass) - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at Felton Covered Bridge Park - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at Fillmore St. in Ben Lomond - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at Laurel St. Bridge - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at SLV Recycling Center in Boulder Creek - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at the Tannery Arts Center - Santa Cruz
- San Lorenzo River at Water St. Bridge to Laurel St. Bridge - Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Harbor SUP Cleanup - Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Wharf - Venture Quest Kayaks - Santa Cruz
- Scott Creek Beach - Santa Cruz
- SCUBA at Santa Cruz Wharf (Aqua Safaris SCUBA Dive Cleanup) - Santa Cruz
- Seabright State Beach - Santa Cruz
- Guadalupe Dunes Beach - Santa Maria
- Scripps Ranch - Scripps Ranch Recreation Center - Scripps Ranch
- Shasta County Cleanups - General Info - Shasta
- Shasta County (Redding) Cleanups - General Info - Shasta (Redding)
- Sierra County Cleanups - General Info - Sierra
- Siskiyou County Cleanups - General Info - Siskiyou
- Solano County Cleanups - General Info - Solano
- Grizzly Island Trail - Solano
- River Park - Solano County
- White Slough (behind Eco Thrift) - Solano County
- Allison Dr - Solano County
- American Canyon Creek - Solano County
- Andrews Park - Solano County
- Bay Shore Levee Trail (under Benicia Bridge) - Solano County
- Beelard Park - Solano County
- Belden's Landing - Solano County
- Belden's Landing / Montezuma Bridge - Solano County
- Benicia State Recreation Area Pariking lot at J Street - Solano County
- Benicia State Recreation Area Picnic area near end of park - Solano County
- Dan Wilson Creek - Solano County
- First Street - Solano County
- First Street - Solano County
- Freeborn Creek - Solano County
- Green Valley Creek - Solano County
- Grizzly Island Trail - Solano County
- Hill Slough / Rush Ranch - Solano County
- Hume to Marshall - Solano County
- Lake Herman - Solano County
- Lake Solano - Solano County
- Laurel Creek - Solano County
- Ledgewood Creek - Solano County
- Lower Dan Wilson Creek - Solano County
- Lower Laurel Creek - Solano County
- Lower Ledgewood Creek - Solano County
- Lower Union Creek - Solano County
- McCoy Creek and Bike Path - Solano County
- Meadows - Solano County
- Middle Laurel Creek - Solano County
- Rindler Creek - Solano County
- Yacht Club - Solano County
- Rush Ranch - Solano County
- Sandy Beach Park - Solano County
- Serpas Ranch - Solano County
- Serpas Ranch Open Space - Solano County
- Solano County Cleanups - General Info - Solano County
- Suisun Boat Ramp - Solano County
- Suisun Boat Ramp / Peytonia Slough - Solano County
- Upper Dan Wilson Creek - Solano County
- Upper Laurel Creek - Solano County
- Upper Ledgewood Creek - Solano County
- Upper Union Creek - Solano County
- Vallejo Heights/Denio - Solano County
- Valley Glen Pond - Solano County
- Valley Glen Pond in Dixon - Solano County
- West 12th Street Beach - Solano County
- West 6th street at J Street - Solano County
- West 9th Street Park - Solano County
- Willow Glen Creek - West 7th and K St. - Solano County
- White Slough bike trail - Solano County
- N. Salmon Creek - Sonoma
- Portuguese Beach - Sonoma
- Bodega Dunes - Sonoma
- Bodega Head - Sonoma
- Doran Beach - Sonoma
- Goat Rock - Sonoma
- N. Jenner Beach - Sonoma
- Blind Beach - Sonoma
- Pinnacle Gulch - Sonoma
- Shell Beach - Sonoma
- Russian Gultch - Sonoma
- S. Salmon Creek - Sonoma
- Wright's Beach - Sonoma
- Sonoma County Cleanups - General Info - Sonoma County
- Stanislaus County Cleanups - General Info - Stanislaus
- Lower Tuolumne River - Stanislaus
- Stanislaus River - Stanislaus
- El Camino Storm Drain - Sunnyvale
- Guadalupe Slough / Sunnyvale West Channel - Sunnyvale
- West Sunnyvale Channel - Sunnyvale
- Sutter County Cleanups - General Info - Sutter
- Tehama County Cleanups - General Info - Tehama
- Tierrasanta - East Shepherd Canyon - Tierrasanta
- Tijuana River Valley Community Garden - Tijuana River Valley
- Trinity County Cleanups - General Info - Trinity
- Kings River - Tulare
- Tulare County Cleanups - General Info - Tulare
- Tuolomne County Cleanups - General Info - Tuolomne
- Tuolumne River - Tuolumne
- Lake Chabot - Vallejo
- Lake Dalwigk - Vallejo
- Lemon & Derr - Vallejo
- Mare Island - Vallejo
- Vallejo Marina - Vallejo
- Austin Creek - Vallejo
- Glen Cove Waterfront Park - Vallejo
- Blue Rock Springs Park - Vallejo
- Dan Foley Park - Vallejo
- Glen Cove Marina - Vallejo
- Hanns Park - Vallejo
- Ventura County Cleanups - General Info - Ventura
- Oak Park/Medea Creek - Ventura
- Vista Street Sweep - Vista
- Vista - Vista Conservancy - Vista
- Vista - Buena Creek - Vista
- Lake Tahoe - Washoe
- Lake Tahoe - Washoe
- Lake Washington - Yolo
- Putah Creek Winters Hub - Yolo
- Cache Creek Nature Preserve - Yolo
- Putah Creek Trout - Yolo
- Port of West Sacramento Barge Canal - Yolo
- West Sacramento - Yolo
- Davis West Pond - Yolo
- Davis North Pond - Yolo
- Davis Core Area Pond - Yolo
- Yolo County Cleanups - General Info - Yolo County
- Yuba County Cleanups - General Info - Yuba County
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