California Coastal Clenup day in the East Bay

Volunteers are needed to join in the East Bay Regional Park District's share of the state's largest volunteer event, the 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2012.
Participants will help to rid the shoreline of trash and debris, as well as recyclable materials. Of particular concern is the plastic refuse that collects along the shore because of its detrimental effect on the wildlife. In 2011, 4,121 volunteers collected 52,288 lbs. (23.15 tons) of garbage at 16 sites.
Volunteers may choose among nine staging areas in the two counties where cleanup crews may assemble. These are:
Alameda County

• Del Valle Regional Park at the end of Del Valle Park Road in Livermore
• Hayward Regional Shoreline Park at the end of West Winton Avenue in Hayward
• Damon Marsh off Oakport Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Park in Oakland
• Crown Memorial State Beach off intersection of Park Street and Shoreline Drive in Alameda

Contra Costa County

• Bay Point Shoreline off Hwy 4 near McAvoy Harbor west of Pittsburg
• Martinez Shoreline at the end of Ferry Street in Martinez
• Eckley Pier between Crockett and Port Costa
• Lone Tree Point at the end of Pacific Avenue in Rodeo
• Point Isabel Regional Shoreline at the end of Rydin Road in Richmond

New this year, participants in the statewide event will be on the lookout for debris that may wash up as a result of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A data card will be available at selected beaches to collect information about items that could potentially indicate tsunami debris. 
The workday will last from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Volunteers should wear work clothes, gloves, and sturdy shoes and should bring snacks. Please bring a bucket to collect debris and reduce our dependence on plastic bags. While beverages will be provided, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own refillable bottles for water.
To volunteer or to obtain more information, call or visit website. Ages 6+ may participate.