November 11th Beach Cleanup: Let's Clean and Sustain
Join Us for Our Quarterly Beach Cleanup!
Time: Sartuday, Nov 11th, 10am
Where: Meet at Waterfront Park at the Seaplane Lagoon (2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501).
How to Prepare and What to Expect
Participating in beach cleanups is a wonderful way to protect the environment and maintain the cleanliness and health of our coastlines. We invite you to join AquaMeridian's quarterly beach cleanup tradition and be a part of our efforts to build a better community.
How to Prepare?
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.
