Join Redwood Parks Conservancy for Annual Beach Clean-Up on July 5th to Protect Crescent City’s Coast

Press release from Redwood Parks Conservancy:

Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) is gearing up for its annual 5th of July Beach Clean-Up in Crescent City, and they need your help! As Fourth of July festivities approach, collective community efforts are crucial in protecting the integrity of the beaches and delicate coastal ecosystems of Del Norte’s coast.

The event, scheduled for Friday, July 5th, 2024, from 10am to 12pm, will target three main beach areas: South Beach, Crescent Beach, and Pebble Beach. As Crescent City and Del Norte County prepare to welcome between 5,000 and 15,000 visitors for Independence Day celebrations, the threat of pollution looms large. Last year, volunteers at the clean-up collected a staggering 3,290 pounds of trash and toxic firework debris.

In collaboration with key partners including California State Parks, the National Park Service, Smith River Alliance, CalTrans, Hambro Recycling and the Del Norte Solid Waste Authority, RPC is mobilizing volunteers to tackle the litter with a focus on a 2-mile stretch along Crescent City’s South Beach. This collective effort is essential in mitigating the harmful effects of pollution on the ocean and the marine life that calls it home.

“By joining forces on July 5th, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of our coastal environment,” added RPC Executive Director, Sal Munoz Moreno. “Every volunteer who joins us on July 5th is making a tangible difference in protecting our coastal ecosystem and preserving the natural beauty of Crescent City.”

Volunteers are urged to meet at 110 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA 95531 (next to Schmidt’s House of Jambalaya) at 10am on July 5th. All necessary cleanup supplies will be provided, including trash bags, pickers, dumpsters, and sharps containers. Additionally, snacks and refreshments will be available to keep volunteers energized throughout the event.

For safety reasons, volunteers are advised to wear closed-toe shoes and pants. Those unable to attend the clean-up event in person can still contribute by making a donation to RPC. Donations will support the purchase of essential supplies and personnel needed to make the clean-up a success.

To sign up as a volunteer, visit bit.ly/rpc-volunteer-cleanup. To make a donation, visit redwoodparksconservancy.org/donate.

Join RPC on July 5th and make a difference in preserving the beauty of Crescent City’s beaches!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, July 5th, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (Meet at 9:30am for Safety Talk)
Location: 110 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA 95531
Meeting Point: Parking lot next to Schmidt’s House of Jambalaya

Sign Up: bit.ly/rpc-volunteer-cleanup or contact Autumn at 707-564-7388 Donate: redwoodparksconservancy.org/donate/