Volunteers Still Needed Saturday In East Bay For Coastal Cleanup Day

EAST BAY, CA — Help the East Bay Regional Park District beautify and preserve our local shorelines and waterways during the 39th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day, to be held from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Sept. 23.

The Park District selected seven sites for cleanup, including bayside beaches, shoreline trails and inland lakes, where staff and volunteers will pick up litter and recyclables. At last year’s event, Park District volunteers picked up an estimated 10,500 pounds of trash.

This year, there is a special giveaway; volunteers who find an odd or interesting item earn an East Bay Regional Park District hip pack — while supplies last.

"Every year while cleaning the shores, we discover wonderful oddities," said Jen Vanya, a spokesperson for the Park District. "Some of our more unusual finds include a 2006 couples skating trophy, ornate hand-carved wooden ship decorations, and even a wedding dress!"

Participants are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, a hat, gloves and sunscreen. While garbage bags and gloves are provided, volunteers are welcome to bring their own items as well. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and layered clothing. Snacks, water and garbage bags are provided.

All events are drop-in. Registration is not required but is appreciated. For site-specific details, click on "more info" below.

Park District Coastal Cleanup Day Sites

• Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda – Near Intersection of Otis and 8th streets, More Info
• Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda – Near Intersection of Park Street & Shoreline Dr., More Info
• Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore – Fiesta Grande Picnic Site, More Info
• Hayward Regional Shoreline, Hayward – West Winton Avenue Staging Area, More Info
• Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland – Arrowhead Marsh Staging Area, More Info
• Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Richmond – Rydin Road Staging Area, More Info
• Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond – Giant Road Staging Area, More Info

The Park District requires children younger than 16 to be accompanied by an adult for this event. For more information, go online to Ebparks.org/get-involved/volunteer/coastal-cleanup or call 510-544-2229.

The Park District noted that Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline in Martinez was also selected as a clean-up site but the event was canceled because much of the park is closed through November for maintenance and improvements.