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Join thousands of Californians across the state participating in Coastal Cleanup Day by volunteering to clean one of Orange County’s beaches this Saturday.
Coastal Cleanup Day, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is a day when volunteers take to the beaches, oftentimes alongside community organizations, to pick up trash in local beaches and waterways.
California saw its first Coastal Cleanup Day in 1985, when the California Coastal Commission organized the first statewide cleanup.
For a map of statewide coastal cleanup locations this year, please refer to the commission’s website.
Here are some beaches and coastal areas across OC where you can volunteer:
Saturday, September 21
Seal Beach
Join Save Our Beach volunteers in picking up trash at Seal Beach.
Registration is required.
When: 8:o0 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 15 First St., Seal Beach, CA 90740
For more details, contact Steve Masoner, Founder and President of Save Our Beach at stevemasoner@outlook.com
North Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Volunteer alongside the Bolsa Chica Conservancy for Coastal Cleanup Day.
Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable clothes, and to arrive early to secure parking.
Registration is required.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649
For more details, contact the conservancy at info@bolsachica.org or (714) 846-1114
South Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Join Amigos de Bolsa Chica volunteers in cleaning the southern end of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
Bags and gloves will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, buckets, trash pickers, reusable gloves, sunscreen and a hat, in addition to wearing closed-toed shoes.
Registration is required.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve South lot, 18000 Pacific Coast Highway
For more details, contact Amigos de Bolsa Chica at (714) 840-1575 or info@amigosdebolsachica.org
Huntington City Beach
Bring your reusable bucket, gardening gloves and other equipment to volunteer at Huntington City Beach on Coastal Cleanup Day.
When: 9:o0 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 21579 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Near Zacks Too – Free parking with registration confirmation)
For more details, contact Site Supervisor Michelle Galvez at (714) 375-8445 or michelle.galvez@surfcity-hb.org
Huntington Beach Wetlands
Join the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy in picking up trash and other pollutants at the city’s coastal wetlands.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 21900 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
For more details, contact the conservancy’s Executive Director John Villa at john@hbwetlands.org
Upper Newport Bay
Join OC Parks and the Newport Bay Conservancy in removing over 10,000 pounds of trash in the Upper Newport Bay.
Volunteers will meet directly at different mini-cleanup day sites around the bay including the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Aquatic Center, Big Canyon, Vista Point, Jamboree Bridge and other locations.
After registering, volunteers will be placed into groups and coordinated by group leaders. Exact meeting location will be announced and sent to group leaders prior to Sept. 19.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
For more details, contact unbic@ocparks.com
Newport Harbor Underwater Cleanup
Join over 300 scuba-divers and above-water volunteers in collecting plastics and other trash in Newport Harbor in an underwater cleanup.
After cleaning at your assigned location, enjoy the International Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration with live music, food trucks, the presentation of Harbor Stewardship Awards and other entertainment.
When: Cleanup 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Celebration 12:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Park, 1600 W Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663
For more details, contact info@newportharborunderwatercleanup.com
Irvine
Clean the watershed at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary with the Irvine Ranch Water District.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 21 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612
For more details, contact the district at info@IRWD.com.
Laguna Beach
Volunteer to clean Main Beach, South Coast Highway and Broadway in Laguna Beach.
Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves, sunscreen, a bucket and water.
To register, please email alayna@lagunaoceanfoundation.org
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: S Coast Highway and Broadway St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
For more details, contact the Laguna Ocean Foundation at alayna@lagunaoceanfoundation.org
Capistrano Beach
Join a group of Capo Cares volunteers in cleaning Capistrano Beach Park and the coastal trail. Afterwards, volunteers will join the Doheny State Beach cleanup.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: 35005 Beach Rd., Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
For more details, contact Capo Cares at capocares@gmail.com
Doheny State Beach
Volunteer to remove trash from San Juan creek, the shoreline and the jetty at Doheny State Beach before it washes out to sea.
Complimentary parking passes are available at the check-in table and are valid until 12:30 p.m. upon completion of cleanup.
Volunteers are to meet at the picnic tables along the boardwalk, adjacent to the lifeguard headquarters and the San Juan creek river mouth.
Registration is required.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
For more details, contact the Doheny State Beach Foundation at info@dohenystatebeach.org
Baby Beach & The Ocean Institute
Enjoy yoga at Baby Beach and then participate in a beach cleanup. Afterwards, enjoy a free “lunch and learn” at the Ocean Institute.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own bucket or reusable bag, gloves, reusable water bottle and coffee cup.
Registration is required.
When: 8:00 a.m.
Where: 34571 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA 92629
For more details, contact Stand Up to Trash at standuptotrash@gmail.com
San Clemente Pier
Join the City of San Clemente in picking up trash and other pollutants by the San Clemente Pier.
Volunteers are asked to register for the event.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 615 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672
For more details, contact the city at BeachN@san-clemente.org or (949) 361-8354
San Clemente State Beach
Volunteer with California State Parks to clean Calafia Beach.
Volunteers are asked to register for the event.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 300 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672
For more details, contact Laurel.gifford@parks.ca.gov or (949) 366-8503
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