Goal Achieved: 4 Cleanups Down -Wrapping Up a Semester of Impact
June 15th, 2025.
We Did It — Beach Cleanup #4 in the Books!
We wrapped up our first semester goal with our June 14 cleanup at Seaplane Lagoon — and wow, what a journey it’s been! Four cleanups completed, and every single one made possible by the amazing volunteers who keep showing up and caring deeply about our bay and the ocean beyond.
We’re especially grateful to Doer Marine, CASA, Rotary Clubs, a supportive member from the California Coastal Commission, and so many others who consistently show up to make a positive difference for the SF Bay Hope Spot and the ocean beyond.
Patrick Roderick
We have to celebrate Patrick, an incoming senior at Alameda High, who’s been a quiet force of leadership all year long. Representing DOER Marine and CASA, Patrick has consistently shown up, guided fellow students, and helped make each cleanup run smoothly. He’s so mature for his age — calm, dependable, and always ready to lead by example. His dedication is something truly special.
The Saul family
A huge shoutout to the Saul family from James Logan High School in Union City — they’ve been with us at every single cleanup this year. Rain or shine, they show up ready to help, and it never goes unnoticed. And a big thank you to their amazing parents too — not only do they drive the kids each time, they roll up their sleeves and help with the cleanup right alongside them. It’s the kind of family commitment that really keeps this movement going, and we’re so lucky to have them with us.
It was also such a joy to see our Girl Scout members back again — this was their third cleanup in a row! We also had two enthusiastic students join us from UC Davis, and after spending the day with us, they left inspired to start their own environmental club on campus. It’s amazing to see how one cleanup can spark new ideas and momentum beyond our own community.
“It’s not a cleanup until someone finds a tire!” And this time, we found four! Just when we thought we’d seen it all, two of our volunteers pulled out what we’re now calling the Titanic Twins — massive, rusted beasts hiding under the dock, looking like they’d been shipwrecked for decades. It was wild, muddy, and honestly kind of epic. Just goes to show: even when things look clean, there’s always more lurking beneath the surface!
We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back on September 20 once school starts again.
To all of you who made this semester so meaningful — to our volunteers, student leaders, families, partners, and new friends — thank you for being part of this growing movement.
We see you. We appreciate you. And we can’t wait to keep going with you in the fall.
