California Coastal Cleanup - San Joaquin County

About

The California Coastal Cleanup event is a a major part of International Coastal Cleanup, which is faciliated by the Ocean Conserrvancy and includes the participation of many U.S. states and territories, as well as over 70 countries. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY has participated in this event annually, since 1999, except during 2020, when the event was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.  In California, data is reported to the California Coastal Commission as part of the international cleanup efforts.  By participating in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY's cleanup event in September, you are joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers all over the world to remove pollution from our ecosystems!

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

At various sites throughout the County, volunteers gather to clear trash and debris from creeks and waterways.  Public Works staff coordinates these Cleanup activities with the goal of providing volunteers a hands-on opportunity to exhibit environmental leadership!  Coastal Cleanup Day has been supported by numerous partnerrs throughout the years, including the City of Stockton, the City of Lodi, and several local and regional business community organizations.  

Get involved!  Volunteer as an individual, with friends and family, or as a corporate team.  Registration begins on August 15, 2022.  Please contact Tamika Miller, at San Joaquin County, at (209)  468-3560, for more information.

Registration

San Joaquin County Cloastal Cleanup Flyer
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  • San Joaquin County Coastal Cleanup Registration Begins August 15, 2022 !
  • Join us for California’s largest volunteer event!

    The first 350 participants to register and complete a data collection card will receive a 2022 San Joaquin County Coastal Cleanup T-Shirt and Thank-You items. Both Limited In-Person and At-Home cleanups are available.

  • Please join the efforts in the month of September by cleaning up at your own home, neighborhood and local parks.

  • Coastal Cleanup Registration Form

California Coast Cleanup Information

Thank you for your interest in helping to clean and restore the San Joaquin County waterways on
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9 am - Noon

With about 80% of the debris on the coast originating from inland water sources, you will also be helping to keep trash off the coastal beaches.

What to expect for the Cleanup sites

All participants should arrive at their site by 9 am and be ready to work. A site captain will be at each site to sign you in and distribute supplies. Captains will provide latex gloves, trash and recycling bags, data cards, pencils, a safety briefing, and directions on where to clean up at each site.

Please bring the following:

  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • Filled water bottle and snack
  • Reusable bucket if you have one
  • Work clothes

Waiver Forms

A waiver form is required by each person participating in the cleanup. You may complete the waiver form at your site upon arrival. However, participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign as well. Therefore, we recommend that you download the forms below and bring the signed form to the cleanup site. If you are participating as a group of minors, such as a Girl or Boy Scout Troop, please have volunteers’ parents sign the forms in advance as the leader may not sign for the troop.

  • Minor and Adult Waiver Forms (Spanish)
    (1st page minor waiver, 2nd page Adult waiver).  The For minors – Supervising adult sign your waiver first, and then sign only the “Minor” side of the full waiver. This will avoid requiring the adult to sign the waiver three times.
  • Additional Signatures Waiver Form
    Please do NOT use the “additional signatures” page for Minor sign-ins. They need to be signed in on the complete “Minor” side of the waiver.

Thanks for registering!

If you have any questions, please contact tmiller@sjgov.org

Local Highlights

Local Business Sponsors and Partners

Bank of Stockton
California Coastal Commission
City of Lodi
Compliance First, LLC
Financial Center Credit Union
Port of Stockton
Public Works, San Joaquin County
 
San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District
Stormwater Pollution Prevention, San Joaquin County