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Adopt-A-Beach Packet Final The Adopt-A-Beach Program The Adopt-A-Beach Program is a statewide educational program coordinated by the California Coastal Commission. In San Diego County, this program is locally managed by I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD). To “adopt” a beach, volunteers agree to clean their beach at least three times over one year (school groups need only to commit to one cleanup). This program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers of all ages to be part of the solution to marine pollution. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… Check out the attached list of local beaches you can adopt. ILACSD will help you determine days and times for your cleanups, provide you with supplies and help arrange for trash and recycling pick-up. Recruit friends, co-workers, classmates and rela- tives to get involved in your beach cleanup. The more people you have cleaning, the more debris you can remove from the beach, saving animals from becoming entangled or injured. Clean your beach! Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. Pick up trash & recyclables (e.g. bottles, cans, clean paper). And most importantly, have fun! The Adopt-A-Beach Program By adopting a beach, you will... Reduce ocean pollution Protect marine life Have fun & make a difference Want to learn more? I Love A Clean San Diego offers free presentations to groups adopting a beach. If your group is interested in learning more about your impact on the marine environment, please contact the ILACSD Volunteer Coordinator at (619) 291-0103 ext. 3003 or [email protected] for more details. Presentation topics include: The beach as one part of a watershed Food chains in the marine ecosystem Human impact on the environment How to be a solution to marine pollution The Adopt-A-Beach Program How to sign-up: 1. Fill out the attached Adopt-A-Beach application and agreement (both sides). 2. Contact the ILACSD Volunteer Coordinator at (619) 291-0103 ext. 3003 or [email protected] to schedule your cleanups and reserve supplies. 3. Mail the application & agreement to: I Love A Clean San Diego 4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92110 4. Make copies of the waiver form and have members of your group sign the waiver before your cleanup. All participants must fill out a waiver (those under 18 must have a parent/guardian signature). Mail waivers to the office of I Love A Clean San Diego. Sign Recognition Program Through this pilot program, I Love A Clean San Diego will place 30 adopter recognition signs at participating beaches throughout San Diego County. If you or your group is interested in adopting a participating beach and having your name placed on the sign, please contact the ILACSD Volunteer Coordinator at (619) 291-0103 ext. 3003 or [email protected] for more details. * Locations of signs are limited to participating sites * * Recognition signs are awarded on a first come, first served basis * * Ask about sponsorship opportunities * Adoptable Beaches San Onofre State Beach Pacific Beach - Crystal Pier Oceanside City Beach - South Jetty Mission Beach - North Mission Beach Park Oceanside City Beach - Pier Mission Beach - Belmont Park Oceanside City Beach - Buccaneer Beach Park Mission Beach - South Mission Beach Park Oceanside City Beach - Saint Malo Beach Mission Bay - Hospitality Point Carlsbad State Beach Mission Bay - Bonita Cove South Carlsbad State Beach Mission Bay - Ventura Cove Encinitas - Grandview Mission Bay - Santa Barbara Cove Encinitas - Beacon’s/Leucadia State Beach Mission Bay - San Juan Cove Encinitas - Stone Steps Mission Bay - Santa Clara Point Encinitas - Seaside Gardens Park Mission Bay - Crown Point Shores Encinitas - Moonlight State Beach Mission Bay - Sail Bay Encinitas - Swami’s Beach Mission Bay - De Anza Cove San Elijo State Beach Mission Bay - East Mission Bay Park Cardiff State Beach Mission Bay - Fiesta Island Solana Beach - Tide Beach Park Mission Bay - South Shores Solana Beach - Fletcher Cove Beach Park Mission Bay - Ski Beach Solana Beach - North Seascape Surf Beach Ocean Beach - Dog Beach Solana Beach - Del Mar Shores Beach Park Ocean Beach - Pier Del Mar City Beach - North Ocean Beach - Pescadero Beach Del Mar City Beach - Powerhouse Park Ocean Beach - Sunset Cliffs Park Del Mar City Beach - South Ocean Beach - Newbreak Beach Torrey Pines State Beach San Diego Bay - Shelter Island Torrey Pines City Beach/Black’s Beach San Diego Bay - Spanish Landing/Harbor Island La Jolla - La Jolla Shores San Diego Bay - Embardacero Marina Park La Jolla - La Jolla Cove Coronado - Tidelands Park La Jolla - South Casa Beach Coronado - Glorietta Bay La Jolla - Whispering Sands Beach Coronado - Coronado City Beach La Jolla - Marine Street Beach Coronado - Silver Strand State Beach La Jolla - Windansea National City - Pepper Park Pacific Beach - Tourmaline Chula Vista - Bayside Park Pacific Beach - Palisades Park Chula Vista - Bayfront Park/Marina View Park The Adopt-A-Beach Program Application Beach information Name of beach we would like to adopt:_____________________________________ Cleanup information 1st date: __________________________ time: ___________________ 2nd date: __________________________ time: ___________________ 3rd date: __________________________ time: ___________________ Is your group interested in receiving an educational presentation? Yes No Estimated number of volunteers Children: ______________ Adults: ______________ Contact information Group name: __________________________________________________________ Contact person: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________ Zip: ______________________ Telephone number (work): ____________________ (home): ____________________ Fax number: ___________________ E-mail: _________________________________ Please mail to: I Love A Clean San Diego Attn: Adopt-A-Beach 4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92110 The Adopt-A-Beach Program Agreement Whereas, ________________________________________________________________________ (Group Name) and the California Adopt-A-Beach Program recognize the need and the desirability of litter-free beaches; and Whereas, the California Adopt-A-Beach Program recognizes our group as an adopting school or organization for _______________________________________________________________, and (Adopted Beach) Whereas, our group recognizes the potentially hazardous nature of beach cleanup activities, and desires to protect the health and safety of the cleanup participants; Now, therefore, our group agrees to inform cleanup participants of safe methods to use in carrying out beach cleaning activities; and Further, _________________________________________________________________________ (Group Name) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, the State of California, the California Coastal Commission, the California State Parks, the California State Parks Foundation, all other organizers or sponsors or property owners involved in the Adopt-A-Beach Program, and any of their respective employees, officers, agents, or assigns (hereafter collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any claim of liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, arising out of, or connected with the group’s participation in Adopt-A-Beach activities, however caused, including but not limited to the negligence of the released parties, whether passive or active. Further, our group is aware that during the scheduled beach cleanups, volunteers from outside our groups may be assigned to our group’s section of beach, and Further, our group accepts the responsibility of caring for the beach and promoting awareness in our community of the problems caused by marine debris and the need for protecting coastal and ocean resources for a period of one year, beginning ___________________, 20_______, with cleanups scheduled on the following dates: 1st____________________ 2nd____________________ 3rd____________________ Signed, _______________________________________________ Date____________________ (Group Leader/School Official) The Adopt-A-Beach Program Group Leader’s Checklist Prior to the event: 1) Pick up cleanup supplies from the ILACSD. Supplies include: trash bags recycle bags gloves 2) Distribute the individual liability waivers to all who will be participating. Day of the event: 1) Distribute liability waivers to volunteers who have not already signed them. Every volunteer must sign a waiver. Be sure to collect all the waivers. 2) Thank everone for participating and explain the importance of a beach cleanup and their volunteer efforts. 3) Review safety/cleanup rules with volunteers: - Children should be supervised by adults at all times. - Do not pick up needles, syringes, broken glass, or other hazardous items. Alert a lifeguard/ranger of their location. - Do not touch injured or dead animals. - Do not turn your back on the ocean, street, or other hazards. - Make sure fire pits are cold before touching. - Driftwood, shells and seaweed are not trash. Please leave them on the beach. - Recycle aluminum and tin cans, unbroken glass bottles, plastic beverage containers, and clean paper. - Have fun! 4) Divide the group into teams of two or three, with one trash bag and one recycle bag per group and one glove per person. 5) Assign a time and place for everyone to meet when the cleanup is finished. After the event: 1) Deposit trash in dumpsters and recycling in bins if available on-site, or as instructed by ILACSD or
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