GM Message: Caring for Our Climate

On September 23, the East Bay Regional Park District and community volunteers came together for the 39th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Over 1,500 volunteers helped clear debris and remove trash from Park District waterways, including lakes, creeks, rivers, and shorelines. We had seven cleanup sites in parks across the District.

I would like to thank all of the volunteers who gave their time to clean up Regional Parks and helped make the Park District’s Coastal Cleanup Day effort a phenomenal success. Overall, 8,253 pounds of trash were collected and 319 pounds were recycled. Thanks to you, 22 miles of shoreline were cleaned.

Everyone can help. When you are in the parks, pick up any litter you see on the trails.

Wildfire Safety in the Parks:
Wildfire dangers are at their peak in late fall when the hot, dry Diablo winds blow in from the east. When in parks, make sure you are aware of fire warnings and follow all fire safety rules.

Enjoy and help protect your Regional Parks!