The International Coastal Cleanup needs you!

With over 50 Cleanup Captains already registered for this year’s 30th Annual International Coastal Cleanup, we now invite YOU to join as a volunteer!

turtle creek group shot croppedThrough participation in a cleanup you have the opportunity to contribute a great deal to Long Island Sound’s health while also having fun! If you’re interested in donating only a couple of hours of your time to a worthwhile cause, please see the below list of public cleanups to join in a town near you within the months of September and October!

Sandy Point Beach, West Haven – Sept. 12

East Haven Town Beach, East Haven – Sept. 12

East Beach – Hammonasset, Madison – Sept. 19

West Beach, Hammonasset, Madison – Sept. 19

Long Wharf Preserve, New Haven – Sept. 19

Cummings Park Beach, Stamford – Sept. 19

Oyster Shell Park, Norwalk – Sept. 19

Surf Club, Madison – Sept. 19

Ocean Beach Park, New London – Sept. 19

Bluff Point State Park, Groton – Sept. 20

New London State Pier SCUBA Cleanup, New London – Sept. 20

Southfield/Boccuzzi Park, Stamford – Sept. 26

Painter Park, West Haven – Sept. 30

Penfield Beach, Fairfield – Oct. 3

Cove Island Park, Stamford – Oct. 3

Sherwood Island State Park, Westport – Oct. 4

Bunnell’s Pond, Bridgeport – Oct. 11

For more information regarding times of cleanups and captain contacts, please follow this link to our “Calendar of Events” page.

We hope to see you out there!  And remember – we all have the power to make a difference, we just need to make the time.

Best,

Kelly Pfeiffer

ICC Coordinator, Save the Sound


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