Coastal Cleanup Corps
The Coastal Cleanup Corps is the frontline volunteer program of the Blue Horizon Initiative, dedicated to removing plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other pollutants from California’s beaches, estuaries, and coastal trails. This hands-on effort not only improves the health of marine ecosystems but also strengthens community bonds and environmental awareness.
The Coastal Cleanup Corps is the frontline volunteer program of the Blue Horizon Initiative, dedicated to removing plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other pollutants from California’s beaches, estuaries, and coastal trails. This hands-on effort not only improves the health of marine ecosystems but also strengthens community bonds and environmental awareness.
Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in regularly scheduled cleanup events, which are coordinated with local municipalities, schools, and environmental groups. Each event includes safety briefings, data collection on types of waste found, and educational talks about the impact of marine debris on wildlife and ocean health.
Beyond the cleanups themselves, the Corps also supports advocacy for better waste management policies and promotes sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of ocean stewardship and the satisfaction of making a visible difference in their local environment.
- Cleanup Crew Discovers Rare Sea Turtle Nest
During a routine cleanup along the southern dunes, volunteers stumbled upon a rare sea turtlenest marked by fresh tracks and… Read more: Cleanup Crew Discovers Rare Sea Turtle Nest - Student-Led Cleanup Sparks Environmental Awareness
A group of high school students from Santa Marina High partnered with the Coastal CleanupCorps to organize a youth-led cleanup… Read more: Student-Led Cleanup Sparks Environmental Awareness - Beach Blitz: Volunteers Remove 500 Pounds of Trash
Last Saturday, over 80 volunteers gathered at Sunset Cove for a massive beach cleanup eventorganized by the Coastal Cleanup Corps.… Read more: Beach Blitz: Volunteers Remove 500 Pounds of Trash