Dear Alamedans,
On behalf of the Public Works Department, I would like
to thank the 510 volunteers who participated in the 25th Annual Coastal
Cleanup Day at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach. An impressive 1,314
pounds of litter were removed from our coastline: plastic bags, bits
of Styrofoam™, straws, bottle caps, cigarette filters and a myriad
of other items that would otherwise endanger the abundant marine life
of the San Francisco Bay.
Litter that is tossed out of a car window often makes
its way to a storm drain or catch basin along our city streets, and unfortunately
washes straight out to the Bay. This debris, which often looks like food
to marine life, is very harmful if consumed, so it is essential that
all of us take care to ensure the streets of our island are litter-free.
The success of this local Coastal Clean Up Day was also
due to the participation and coordination of the Recreation and Parks
Department, the East Bay Regional Park District, Alameda County Industries,
the California Coastal Commission, and the Public Works Department. A
special thanks to Alameda Towne Centre and its merchants for treating
Coastal Cleanup volunteers to a family-focused celebration immediately
following the event.
Thanks to all volunteers and cooperating agencies for
putting on a fun and effective event. I am proud to be part of the Alameda
community and look forward to seeing you next year, September 18, 2010,
for the 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day event.
Sincerely,
