Environmental groups are calling on volunteers to roll up their sleeves and join in the effort to protect San Diego’s waterways.
We Clean Trails, The Friends of Rose Creek and I Love A Clean San Diego are teaming up to host a cleanup along Rose Creek in Pacific Beach Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon as part of the annual Coastal Cleanup Day.
“By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish by weight in the world’s oceans if we don’t defend our waterways from litter,” said Karin Zirk, executive director of Friends of Rose Creek. “Reduce waste at this year’s cleanup by bringing along your own wagons and buckets, work gloves and reusable water bottle.”
Volunteers should meet at Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave., in the faculty parking lot on the east side of campus overlooking Rose Creek. Parking will be available on Grand Avenue in front of the school, as well as in the lot off Lee Street west of campus.
Organizers are encouraging participants to help make the event as sustainable as possible.
“We would love to be as close to ‘zero waste’ as we can this year and you can help,” Zirk said. “Please bring wagons to help transport trash from where you find it back to the dumpster. Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and long sleeves. Bring your reusable water bottle. Drinking water and healthy snacks will be provided.”
Volunteers can register in advance at CleanupDay.org or sign up at the event.
Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian signature on their waiver. Waivers can be downloaded ahead of time or signed on-site.
