International Coastal Clean Up Day
September 19, 2009
A Brief History
International Coastal Cleanup Day is a global event. People from all over the world pitch in to clean their shorelines. This international event began in Rochester in 1993, at Durand Eastman Beach, through the enthusiasm and determination of a group of young environmentalists. This year is the first year “Friends of Irondequoit Bay” will be participating in this great international event. Click here to see the statistics of the enormous amount of garbage that was recoved from the bay on September 20, 2008 Click here to see pictures from the 2008 International Coastal Clean Up Day
It's not just about cleaning up.......
International Coastal Clean Up Day isn't just about pollution cleanup, it's also about pollution prevention. The event focuses on educating and empowering people to become a part of the marine debris solution.
What makes the International Coastal Cleanup unique is its data collection component. Volunteers record specific types of marine debris being found, allowing Ocean Conservancy to compile, analyze and track this data year-by-year and make discoveries about the behaviors that cause the debris.
The final information is used to educate the public, business, industry, and government officials about the problem. We believe understanding the problem is the key to finding long-lasting solutions.
So you want to help out,
but you don't want to pick up garbage?
No problem! You will be paired together with another volunteer, who will be responsible for picking up garbage and you will keep record of specific types of marine debris being found on a user friendly, data card.
Schedule
Saturday, September 19, 2009, 9 a.m.- Noon,
“Trash Bash!” at noon, following cleanup--FREE lunch! **Rain or shine**
Registration
Questions? Please contact us.
What will you need to bring?
Sturdy boots
Long sleave shirt, pants and hat
Work/gardening gloves
Where will we meet?
Where? Meet at Orchard Park Blvd. boat launch at Bay Park West (near Sutter’s Marina ).
Directions: Coming from 590 North, exit at Empire Blvd., turn right onto Empire Blvd. (If coming from 590 south, turn left onto Empire Blvd.), cross over Winton Rd. and turn left onto Orchard Park Blvd., immediately bear right and go down the hill to the bay.
If you would like to learn more about International Coastal Cleanup Day, please go to the American Littoral Society website.
International Coastal Clean Up Day is planned in cooperation
with Monroe County Parks and the American Littoral society