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(CANCELLED) International Coastal Cleanup

September 16, 2017

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Site Locations:

7-9 a.m.

  • Beach Boulevard  - At the ocean
  • Atlantic Boulevard - At the ocean
  • 16 th Avenue South - At the ocean
  • Seagate Avenue - At the ocean

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

  • Blue Cypress Park  - 4012 University Boulevard North
  • Exchange Club Island - Must provide your own kayak, canoe or boat.  Meet site captain by the new dock at SE corner of the island at 9 a.m.  Closest public launch is at Arlington Road Boat Ramp
  • Ft. Caroline National Memorial - 12713 Fort Caroline Rd.
  • Hollybrook Park - 319 Cherokee St.
  • Huguenot Memorial Park - 10980 Heckscher Dr.
  • Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek Boat Ramp  - 8414 McKenna Dr.
  • Mandarin Park - 14780 Mandarin Rd.
  • Mike McCue Boat Ramp - 2510 2 nd Ave. North
  • NS Mayport Jetties Pavilion #3 - Bon Homme Richard St. Across from Damage Control Wet Trainer Facility. (Volunteers must have base access or arrange base access.)
  • Northbank Riverwalk - 504 Alfred DuPont Pl.
  • Powers Park  - 3153 Green St.
  • Reddie Point Preserve  - 4499 Yachtsman Way
  • Riverview Community Center & Park  - 9620 Water St.
  • S-Line/Hogan Creek  - 2335 N. Davis St.
  • Walter Jones Historic Park  - 11964 Mandarin Rd.

(Note: Site locations and times subject to change.)

Site captains will register volunteers and provide bags and gloves at the cleanup locations.

Pre-registration is not required.

Participants must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Service hour certificates will be provided for students.

This regional effort is part of the Annual International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy and supported locally by Keep Jacksonville Beautiful.

Safety Tips:

Wear sturdy, closed toe footwear. Wear sun protection and bring water. Be alert for slippery wet surfaces. Do not climb on rocks or get into water. Avoid overexertion and drink plenty of fluids. Wear safety vests or bright colors along roadsides. Do not handle or remove hazardous items or substances. Wear gloves. Call 911 for emergencies.

For information: 255-8276 or visit www.coj.net/KJB

Thank you International Coastal Cleanup sponsors!

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CleanFLroads.com)

SURFING EVOLUTION & PRESERVATION FOUNDATION (preservesurfingbeaches.org/)