The Annual Upper Newport Bay Cleanup Day is a shining example of partnership in action. Over 1,000 people venture out into the marsh from the land and the water to remove over 12,000 lbs. of trash and recyclables. Individuals, families and groups are all welcome. For a full list of all cleanup sites in Orange County, visit Orange County Coastkeeper's website.
Over 800 volunteers to help remove trash from the uplands and marsh areas of the Bay and do some native plant restoration. These volunteers meet at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Shuttle service is provided to other areas of the Bay (along Back Bay Drive, Bayview, etc).
What to wear/bring: Everyone should wear old clothes and close-toed shoes because you will get dirty. Feel free to bring your own gloves and/or bucket if you have them to help pick up trash. It also helps for the land-based cleanup if you have tall/rubber boots or water shoes so you can get into the mud and reach those hard to get pieces that may be not as accessible when wearing regular sneakers. Please bring a reusable/refillable water bottle so we can reduce our plastic use. Be sure to bring your completed waiver to the event; minors need a guardian's signature (6 and up can participate).
We need your support! It takes a small army of staff, volunteers and supplies to mobilize 1,000 people for the day. Download our Sponsorship Packet and see how your team can support the Bay.
2019 Sponsors included:
MAJOR
SUPPORTING
Subaru of Irvine
Newport Auto Center
Ware Disposal
Sprouts
KIND
EVENT PARTNERS
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Orange County Parks
City of Newport Beach
Orange County Coastkeeper
Newport Aquatic Center
Newport Sea Base
Newport-Balboa Rotary Club
