Creek to Bay Cleanup

Save the date for the 8th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, April 24th from 9AM - 12noon.  As coordinators at I Love A Clean San Diego begin the planning process, now is the time to get involved!  Each site is led by a site captain, so if you would like to take action and leadership, contact Natalie Roberts at 619-291-0103 x3014.  Let us know if you have a site in mind, such as your favorite beach, bay area, park, canyon, or open space, and we can check on the site's fit into the event.  If you would like to be a captain but do not have a site already in mind, ILACSD can recommend sites that need volunteer support.

Also, if your company or business is community minded, environmentally conscious, and would like to let the community know of your generosity, become a 2010 Creek to Bay sponsor!  ILACSD is seeking out sponsors at a variety of giving levels, making it easy to get involved no matter the size of your business.  Contact Morgan Justice-Black at 619-291-0103 x3003 to discuss partnership opportunities for this great event.

April 25, 2009 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Volunteers of all ages showed their love for a clean San Diego today by taking part in the 7th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup. These dedicated community members volunteered their time at 63 cleanup sites spread out countywide, proving that “green” starts in San Diego.  

With cleanup site totals still trickling in, coordinators at I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) expect to surpass last year’s volunteer totals with over 4,000 participants countywide. Temporary dumpsters were filled to the brim countywide, with many inland sites reporting thousands of pounds of debris. The most common items collected included cigarette butts, plastic grocery bags and plastic beverages bottles proving that single use disposable items continue to plague our region. Hundreds of discarded tires and abandoned hazardous waste were identified at many inland cleanup sites. On the other hand, most unusual items this year included a trophy from 1911, a disco ball, and a wallet full of money!

ILACSD’s army of volunteers make a tremendous impact by donating just a few hours of their time, while setting a positive example each year to an expanding cross-section of community members.  With more and more volunteers joining in at this event each year, San Diegans embody an infectious spread of environmental stewardship and community pride.