Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event on behalf of the marine environment in the world.

1. Choose the site you'd like to participate at.
2. Register online for your site.
3. Show up on September 20th at 9 am!

ACC Day engages people to remove trash and debris from the world's beaches and waterways, to identify the sources of debris, and to change the behaviors that cause pollution.  In 2006, 358,617 volunteers from 70 countries across the world removed more than seven million pounds of debris from 34,560 miles of shoreline and rivers!

The 24th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9 am to Noon at many sites across Santa Cruz County and beyond!

For more information check out the following sections on our website:

Getting Involved: Whether you're a regular beach cleanup participant or this is your first time, participating in ACC Day is exciting and easy.

Become a Site Captain: If you had fun being involved with Annual Coastal Cleanup Day in 2007 and would like to be more involved this year, think about becoming a Site Captain!

Our Cleanup Sites: Choose your favorite beach or river site from our 40+ cleanup locations in Santa Cruz County!

ACC & Education:   Teachers, get your students involved in this educational and hands-on stewardship opportunity!  Students, check out our Annual Children's Coloring Contest!

ACC & Businesses:  Show our community that your business cares for our coast by signing up today!