Annual Coastal Cleanup set for Saturday
Army of volunteers headed to 27 locations throughout Pinellas County
By SUZETTE PORTER
Article published on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007  |
PINELLAS COUNTY Keep Pinellas Beautiful is looking for volunteers to participate in the annual Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 27 locations throughout the county.
A day at the beach can make a world of difference,” according to organizers. Removing litter makes for a clean community and cleaner communities tend to attract more businesses and more tourists.”
More than 70 percent of urban litter is washed onto beaches, shorelines, bayous and waterways due to the summer rains. Not only is the litter unsightly, it causes a variety of problems, including death and injury of wildlife.
As the litter is removed, fewer turtles die from ingesting plastics, fewer birds become entangled in fishing line and smaller marine life will not be depleted because they consume Styrofoam particles and cigarette butts,” said Bill Sanders, executive director of Keep Pinellas Beautiful, in a press release.
Thousands of volunteers have participated in past coastal cleanups, removing tons of debris and litter, and help is needed again this year to keep the countys beaches beautiful.
Volunteers do not have to register; however, groups of 10 or more planning to go to one location should call 533-0402 so organizers can plan and make sure enough supplies are on hand. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, hats and bring plenty of sunscreen. Water, supplies and tools will be provided.
Cleanup locations are as follows:
Clearwater Memorial Causeway, meet 8:30 a.m. at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Caladesi Island, meet 8 a.m. Check in with ranger at gate.
Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs, meet 8 a.m. at the picnic area.
Honeymoon Island State Park, meet 8 a.m. Check in with ranger at gate.
Dunedin shoreline, meet 8:30 a.m. Call David White at 812-4545 for more information.
Dunedin Causeway, meet 8:30 a.m. at the first left past the drawbridge.
Belleair Beach, meet 9 a.m. at Morgan Street Park and Bayside Park.
Indian Rocks Beach, meet 8 a.m. at 1700 Gulf Blvd. on the north side of County Park.
George C. Mcgough Nature Park, meet 9 a.m., 11901 146th St. N., Largo.
Indian Shores, meet at 8 a.m. at Indian Shores Auditorium.
Redington Shores, meet 9 a.m. at City Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd.
Redington Beach, meet 9 a.m. at Beach Park, Gulf Boulevard and 159th Avenue.
Madeira Beach, meet 8:30 a.m. at 15100 Gulf Blvd., DAV concession stand.
Gulfport Clam Bayou, meet 9 a.m., east of Gulf Port Marina, 29th Avenue South and Miriam Street.
St. Pete Beach, meet 8 a.m. at Pass-A-Grill concession stand.
St. Pete Beach, meet 8 a.m. at Upham Park, east side of concession stand.
Tierra Verde, meet 9 a.m. at northeast side just before drawbridge.
Tierra Verde, meet 9 a.m. at TBW Building just prior to Fort DeSoto toll booth.
Fort DeSoto, meet 9 a.m. at Bay Pier Shelter. For information, call Martha at 867-8166.
Safety Harbor, meet 8 a.m. at Safety Harbor Marina. For information, call Sherri at 724-1550.
Gandy Causeway, meet 9 a.m. at southwest end at beginning of mangroves. For information, call 893-7320.
Pinellas Point, meet 9 a.m. at end of 14th Street South, St. Petersburg. For information, call 893-7320.
Coffee Pot Bayou Park, meet 9 a.m. at First Street and 30th Avenue North. For information, call 893-7320.
Grandview Park, meet 9 a.m. at Sixth Street and 36th Avenue South. For information, call 893-7320.
Jungle Prada and Abercrombie, meet 9 a.m. at 1700 Elbow Lane and Park Street North. For information, call 893-7320.
Lassing Park, meet 9 a.m. at 22nd Avenue Southeast and Bayshore Drive Southeast.
Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve, 423 Lafayette Blvd., meet 8:30 a.m.
Edgewater Drive, meet 9 a.m. in the small asphalt parking lot on northwest corner of Sunset Point Road on Alt. U.S. 19. For information, call Karen Maldonado at 562-4803.
Stevensons Creek, meet 9 a.m. at Lawn Bowls and Shuffle Board Club, 1040 Calumet St.
Volunteers with canoes and kayaks also are needed to do cleanup from the water. Vessels will be launched from the Lawn Bowls and Shuffle Board Club. For information, call Sarah Josuns at 562-4897.
A final cleanup date is set for Saturday, Oct. 27. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. in front of Clearwater City Hall, 112 S. Osceola Ave.
For more information on the cleanup itself and other volunteer opportunities, call 533-0402 or visit www.KeepPinellasBeautiful .org.
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Article published on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
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