The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is calling on residents to volunteer for the 41st Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Sept. 20.
This annual statewide environmental initiative empowers community members to protect their shores from pollutants and maintain local wildlife.
“The annual California Coastal Cleanup Day brings the community together to support the health and preserve the beauty of our Long Beach coastline,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “Small actions can make lasting positive environmental impacts, and we invite everyone to join us as we work together to make our iconic shoreline an even cleaner and safer space for everyone to enjoy.”
Working in partnership with the California Coastal Commission, El Dorado East Regional Park and Nature Center has organized five cleanups Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the following coastal locations:
- Junipero Beach (2100 E. Ocean Blvd.)
- Belmont Pier (3998 E. Allin St.)
- Peninsula (72nd Place and East Ocean Boulevard)
- Mother’s Beach (5839 Appian Way)
- Alamitos Bay Marina (205 N. Marina Drive)
Volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags, but are invited to bring their own gloves, buckets, grabbers or additional reusable supplies to reduce waste. Those interested in signing up are invited to register in-person the day of at their desired location or pre-register through the Coastal Commission website.
Parking is free for volunteers in the nearest beach lot for the entirety of the event. The local cleanup locations will feature staff and volunteers from El Dorado Nature Center, as well as Los Angeles Waterkeeper, Aquarium of the Pacific, Algalita and Seal Beach Yacht Club.
In 2024, more than 1,900 pounds of debris was removed by a collective of over 1,600 Long Beach volunteers during Coastal Cleanup Day. For 2025, the City is looking to grow event participation, continue educating the public about marine debris issues and spark interest in environmental stewardship.
To learn more about Coastal Cleanup Day in Long Beach, call El Dorado Nature Center at 562-570-1745.
