San Joaquin County - California Coastal Cleanup
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO CLEANED OUR WATERWAYS IN 2011! SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2012   San Joaquin County residents turned out by the hundreds to help clean our inland waterways during California Coastal Cleanup Day. They scoured streams, riverbanks, sloughs neighboring parks and schools picking up trash and debris at over 15 sites. the These volunteers took part in the California Coastal Commission’s 27th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, part of the International Coastal Cleanup organized by Ocean Conservancy.   “It doesn’t seem to matter where people clean up anymore, as we have finally reached the point where there are more cleanup locations inland than there are along the coast itself. What seems to matter now is that everyone in California has the opportunity forge a connection to the coast. By cleaning up wherever they live, and helping to stop trash where it starts, they’re caring for our coast and ocean.” said Eben Schwartz, Coastal Cleanup Day Director for the California Coastal Commission.
As of September 17, 2011: (California Coastal Commission) With 80% of the cleanup sites reporting, the statewide count stands at 62,963 volunteers. Those volunteers picked up 523,201 pounds of trash and an additional 68,543 pounds of recyclable materials.   As of September 17, 2011: (San Joaquin County) Site Captains reported 1,513 volunteers. Those volunteers picked up 7 tons trash. In an effort to reduce the environmental footprint of the Cleanup, 150 total volunteers brought their own reusable bag or bucket.
September 17, 2011, 2012 Various locations in Stockton and Lodi Lake Registration: 8:30 a.m. Event Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Each year, hundreds of volunteers join together to remove trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout San Joaquin County. We have pulled appliances, cigarette butts, beverage cans, baby diapers, tires, furniture, and more from the rivers and streams.  Pollutants such as these make for an unhealthy environment for everyone. Come out on the third Saturday of September and take part in a state-wide effort to clean our rivers, streams, and coastline.   Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the San Joaquin County Cleanup!
Why is it important?
The San Joaquin County Cleanup is about much more than picking up trash. It’s a day to demonstrate your desire for clean water and healthy rivers. It’s an opportunity to learn about our natural resources and it’s a time to come together with your families, your neighbors, your community, and your friends to accomplish something vital and worthy on behalf of our local San Joaquin County waterways.
SJC Sponsors Want to support the next annual San Joaquin County Cleanup?  Call Cynthia Madrid at (209) 468-3073 for opportunities in 2012!

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