Beach & Santa Ana River Channel Cleanups [Every 4th Saturday]

7004 Seashore Dr,Newport Beach CA 92663

25 March, 2023

Description

⚠️ ATTENTION: We will maintain our scheduled cleanup in post-storm conditions. Please come prepared for the hazards of increased pollution and toxicity.Join Forces With Your Friends & NeighborsThe Banning Ranch Conservancy is taking the Santa Ana River Coastal Corridor (the tidal influence zone) under our wing to help clean it up and restore the habitats it supports. Join us! Tower 74 At The River Mouth, Every 4th SaturdayYou and your community / family are invited to join the Conservancy at Tower 74 in Newport Beach from 9am-11am every 4th Saturday. The Santa Ana River watershed drains the water and waste of three counties, emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Cleaning up our beach reduces pollution from this primary regional waterway. The BasicsLet's hang out and have fun while picking up trash at the Santa Ana River Mouth. We begin at 9am with a quick huddle to answer some Q&A and discuss the importance of our waterways, habitats, and fighting pollution. Transportation & ParkingParking can be hard to find, so please ride a bus, bike, or walk if possible. Closest bus stops are on PCH, Northbound stop 4966 and Southbound stop 4925. If driving, find street parking along Seashore, in or nearby Parking Lot 1: 7004 Seashore Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (See map above for directions). A limited number of travel vouchers can be made available for local residents with transportation barriers. Contact us at [email protected] What to BringYour family, friends, community, and let's get to work! The more the merrier.A smileA hat, sunscreen, & appropriate clothing / footwear for walking on the beach around trashGloves and a 5 gallon bucket (Some will be provided)A full, refillable water bottle to stay hydratedIf you have it: A trash grabber, and a sifter (for tiny pieces of styrofoam and plastic in the sand).