Coastal Cleanup Day • September 22, 2024

Do you want to help wildlife and the environment? Join the thousands of people around the world for International Coastal Cleanup Day. It is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This massive volunteering effort has an astounding impact on many of our local natural habitats and communities. In 2021, the Ocean Conservancy reported that over 318,000 volunteers collectively removed more than 5,595,000 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways around the world.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day and is one of California's largest volunteer events with sites all over the state participating. Help us pick up litter from the roads and trails around the Environmental Education Center (EEC) to help keep our waterways and wetlands clean!

At Don Edwards SF Bay NWR you can remove invasive weeds or pick up trash along the parking lot and trails. We’ll supply plastic gloves (or bring your own) and trash and recycling bags. You supply energy, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a reusable water bottle.

Please note, volunteers under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Other Considerations:
* Driving Directions: We recommend using Google Maps and mapping to the "Environmental Education Center (EEC)" or 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA 95002.
* If you need any accommodations or would like to know more about volunteer hours, please don't hesitate to reach out to watershedwatchers@sfbayws.org.
* Wear comfortable clothing, long pants, sun protection and layers, and closed-toe shoes - all that you don't mind getting dirty! We will provide gloves and all other tools and supplies for this event.
* Restrooms will be available on-site in the form of an ADA-compliant portable toilet and hand-washing station.
* Snacks will be provided!

This program is brought to you by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS) and the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP) with support from Cargill, Inc. and the Creek Connections Action Group.