International Coastal Cleanup

Join the world's largest cleanup event by participating in the 28th
annual International Coastal Cleanup at the Surf Club on September 21 (rain date

September 22) from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.  Each year thousands of volunteers from around the
world take part in this international effort to document coastal
debris and promote a cleaner environment.  Last year, volunteers
collected over 10,000 pounds of trash from Connecticut’s coastlines.  This
annual event makes our beaches cleaner and removes potential deadly hazards to
marine life.

Along with picking up trash, we will record the types and quantities of
debris removed.  The Ocean Conservancy and
Save the Sound will use this data to better understand what types of materials
are polluting our beaches. 

Biodegradable trash bags, gloves, data cards, pencils and
educational information will be provided.  After the beach has been
cleaned, we'll pull a seine net through the water to collect and
learn about some of the marine life that we helped to protect. 

For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Please register by calling Madison Beach & Recreation at (203)
245-5623, or signing up online at www.madisonct.org/beach_rec