Saturday, September 15, 2007 is the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. This is a volunteer affair to help keep California beaches and waterways clean. The event originally started in 1985 and now it is considered by Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest garbage collection" event in the world. (Source: California Coastal Commission)
Participating in the coastal clean up is fun and rewarding. In Ventura County the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Simply show up at Ventura County's designated beaches or inland waterways, your choice.
Just remember to wear comfortable clothes a hat and plenty of sunscreen.
Rincon Parkway: Meet at Emma Wood State beach entrance.
Emma Wood Group Camp: Meet at kiosk.
Ventura State Beach: Enter from San Pedro Street and follow the signs.
Seaward Beach: End of Seaward Street.
Surfer's Knoll: Meet at Spinnaker Drive.
Hollywood Beach: Meat at South end.
Silver Strand Beach: Meat at North end.
Ormond Beach: Meet at Reliant Energy Plant.
Mugu Rock Beach: Meet at parking lot.
Mandalay Beach: Meet at basketball court.
2007 Ventura County Inland Waterway Cleanup Day Sites:
Moorpark: Meet at Villa Campesina Park. Call: (805) 517- 257.
Thousand Oaks: Meet at Boarchard Park. Call: (805) 449-2386.
Camarillo: Meet at Mission Oaks Park. Call (805) 388-5338.
Camarillo: Calleguas Creak. Call: (805) 388-5338.
Simi Valley: Meet at Erringer and Royal. Call: (805) 583-6462.
Simi Valley: Santa Susanna Park. Call: (805) 658-4312.
Fillmore: Call (805) 524-1500 EXT. 321 for location.
To find out about your costal and inland waterway cleanup locations call: 1-800-CLEANUP.
Source for Locations: City of Camarillo
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Hi Mana, Wow. Largest beach clean up? That says ALOT about how residents of California care about their beaches!
Mana - you know we love keeping beaches clean - You are the Queen of Real Estate and Community news in Camarillo - Glad to see the community working together to keep them clean! - thanks for getting the word out
Stephanie, I have to say we do have some clean beaches out here.
Jack, Thank you. I have seen pictures of your beaches, I think the biggest difference is the color of the sand.
Mana, Is this a nationwide thing, there is one on Lake Michigan the same day?
Mana, great way to spread the word!!! I hope the turnout is wonderful!!!
Gary, My understanding is that this one is a California annual event and takes place on the same day as the International Coastal Cleanup.
Chris, The turnout is huge. I wish you could be here to see it.
Camarillo - Thanks for participating in the ECO AllStars! I am sure you will bring some great posts (like this one) to our group! We always welcome Greenies!
How much trash do they pick up during this event? Can you take some pictures of the crowds and send post them in an update? I think it is awesome that so many care about your natural resource!
Mana, My grandmother lived in Camarillo Springs, I think I told you that already. But I've heard the area has really grown in the last 20 years. The California Beaches are awesome - thanks for keeping them clean.
Mana - Great events - love Beach Clean up days - it's amazing how a few people can make a huge difference. Thanks for sharing info on Camarillo's upcoming Eco-Friendly activities.
Mana,
Love to see people cleaning up our public spaces. My son's scout troop has participated in several local clean up days and they always enjoy it. I hope this event in Ventura County is a great success.
Mary, Thank you. Acourding to the California Coastal Commission 50,000 volunteers turn out to over 700 cleanup sites in all of California. And since the event was started over 750,000 Californians have removed more than 12 million pounds of debris from our state's shorelines and coast
Dana, Yes you had mentioned that before. I don't know if you would want to know what Camarillo Spring homes go for now a days.
Cyndee, You are right. It can bring the whole family together. You also can bump into a few friends who share the same passion for your home as you.
Rita,Thanks for sharing. I know it is going to be a great and successful day.
Mana (I take it that's what everyone calls you!)
Thanks for the stats - Interesting that 12 MILLION POUNDS of debris is picked up. Where does that all go? Isn't it just amazing what a wasteful people we have? Someone (still looking for who) posted a few weeks ago about the commercial that used to be aired with the Indian with a tear in his eye looking at what we have done to our beautiful country. Shameful, really. I am glad California is making such a great effort to clean it up. Gary says Michigan is doing the same, although I live 20 minutes from Lake Michigan and didn't know about it. This is an excellent way to raise awareness!
Hi Mana,
You are actually the first person I emailed on this! I haven't even gotten my profile up and running yet. Just noticed your in Camarillo, so I KNOW you know where Oxnard is! That's where I'd love to be but I'm in Oklahoma right now!
Missin' the Cali weather!!!!!!!!!
Tina
PS I know I'm totally off subject! Just good to see someone from home!
Mana, a great project and so good of you to write about it and give it extra exposure. So many people are so careless with plastic bags, beer cans and cigarette butts that this kind of thing has to be done more and more often. It is nice to have peoplel that care!
I love to see community involvement like this - I have actually driven 5 hours to participate in the Oregon Coast annual clean ups.... you can make a fun day of it
Mana, how many people actually show up to do this, it must be huge since it is in the Guiness Book of Records, what a great event.
That is an amazing undertaking. We've all seen and heard of citywide cleanup days, but an entire state is surreal, to say the least. However, it is a shame we have to pick up after our neighbors. The good news is that more people seem to be aware of the effects of littering.
Mary, Thank you and you are welcome.
Tina, Welcome to Active Rain. Any time you get homesick just drop by and read a couple of lines I'll keep you up dated with what is going on here.
Joanne, It is nice to have people that care, you are right.
Thesa, WOW, 5 hour drive, you are a dedicated Oregonian.
Missy, About 50,000 all over California and the numbers are increasing.
Karen, You are right, it is a shame that we have to pick up after each other in the first place.
Mana - Good for you to provide extra exposure. It is shameful people can not clean up after themselves; every beach in Cali has disposal receptacles and yet, there are some who ignore them. This sounds like a wonderful community event for Ventura County.
Paula, You still remember!!! Yes, every beach has a trash area, but some people are just irresponsible.
Wow!! You went above and beyond on this article about the Ventura County Clean up! You've got the locations, the links, and the numbers! EXCELLENT!! You left no questions about this Clean Up Project for Ventura County except for "Please sign up here" to attend!!! This is a great piece for those locals in Ventura County who are ready to put on their flip flops and help out!!
Susie, Thank you for the complement.