Join Your Fellow Californians to Keep Our Coast Clean

By JOANNE HALL (Patch Staff)

California cities and taxpayers pay $428 million per year to stop litter from becoming pollution that harms the environment, tourism, and other economic activity, according to a study conducted on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

In an effort to offset the environmental damage and economic impact of litter, the California Coastal Commission hosts Coastweeks from September 19 through October 11.

This annual celebration of the state’s coastal and water resources draws tens of thousands of Californians out to keep our waterways clean.

Coastweeks kicks off on California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19. The California Coastal Commission provides a listing of Coastal Cleanup events by date and county. Find one in your county here.

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