April 20th, Save Our Bay Beach Cleanup & Debris Data Collection
Time: Saturday, April 20th, 10am - 12pm
Where: Meet at Waterfront Park at the Seaplane Lagoon (2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501).
Join us
Join us in celebrating Volunteer Recognition Day on April 20th and gearing up for Earth Day as we embark on a Great Green Blue Clean-Up Expedition. Together, we'll contribute to a global network by collecting debris data, making a meaningful impact on our environment. Connect with nature, safeguard and tidy your waterways, and embrace your land—all while having a blast with your community.
In addition to the waterfront, we'll also be focusing on cleaning up the parking lot of the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal, as the surrounding area has accumulated trash from the winter storms. The garbage piling up on the Seaplane Lagoon shorelines poses a threat to wildlife habitat, water quality, and overall ecological health. Let’s make a positive impact on ecological and wildlife health by removing this garbage, with the support of our dedicated volunteer community.
How to Prepare and What to Expect
Participate in our quarterly beach clean-up and debris data collection to preserve the pristine beauty of the S.F. Bay. By contributing our debris data to a global network, we'll assist in analyzing and addressing environmental issues more effectively.
What to Bring and Wear?
Before participating in our event, everyone must register first and sign the liability waiver during the registration process.
Gloves (like gardening gloves or leather work gloves)
Volunteer service form if you need service hours from the event.
Bring water: Stay hydrated by bringing your own reusable water bottle.
Dress appropriately: Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are a must as you'll be walking on sand and rocks.
Sun protection: Be sure to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.
Note: Please bring your own supplies if you have them! We have a very limited supply of buckets and grabbers on site.
What to Expect
Try to arrive at our event a little before 10 AM to get ready for the Cleanup, a lot of the "best" trash might be gone if you're late! Upon arrival, please locate our beach Site Captain, who will provide instructions for designated parking areas, check-ins, and getting set up for the event.
There are two convenient parking options available: free parking along the road near the park or parking at DOER Marine on 650 W Tower Ave, then take a short walk to the park.
We kindly request that you pick up every piece of human-created trash you come across, no matter how small. It's important to scour the water line and areas near sea walls for any hidden stashes of litter. However, please be mindful and leave all naturally occurring materials such as seaweed, driftwood, rocks, feathers, and shells in their natural habitats, as they provide valuable food sources and habitats for a multitude of coastal critters.
It's important to keep track of everything you pick up to help build a more accurate understanding of the state of our oceans and coastlines. Logging items with Clean Swell® provides a simple and effective way to record what has been collected. This data is providing a snapshot of what is littering our coasts, inland waterways, and oceans. By contributing to this data collection effort, participants are helping educators and policy makers to develop long-term solutions to combat marine debris.
Please work together as a team and bring your bags or buckets to the location designated by the Site Captain for depositing your trash and recyclables at the assigned time.
Be sure not to miss the group photo at the end of the event around 11:45am to 12pm, we look forward to capturing some great memories and celebrate our time together.
Waterfront Park, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501
Download “Clean Swell”
To ensure smooth recording of litter collected during the event, please download the Clean Swell® app and create an account beforehand. By doing so, you will be making a valuable contribution to the global fight against ocean pollution, as researchers and advocates rely on this data to tackle the issue at a large scale.
Our Partners
As hosts of this event, we high school students from AquaMeridian US chapter are grateful for our partners' support in making it happen. Please see the list of our partners below:
S.F. Bay Area Mission Blue Hope Spot champion
CASA (Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda)
DOER Marine (Deep Ocean Exploration and Research)
