Volunteers Needed:
Army Corps + City to Host River Marsh
Cleanup Event Sept. 23

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the City of Newport Beach will host the 3rd annual cleanup event in honor of National Public Lands Day, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Santa Ana River Marsh, 5904 W. Coast Highway. The public is invited to participate. Parking will be available at the site.

Registration is from 7 to 8 a.m.  Volunteers will be removing trash from the 92-acre saltwater marsh area.

Volunteers must be 18 years or older or be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. All volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes during the event. 

National Public Lands Day is the largest annual volunteer hands-on restoration activity of its kind. During the event, thousands of volunteers across the nation come out to show their support at more than 70 Corps projects.

Volunteers complete activities, including tree planting, erosion control, bank stabilization, building trails, restoring recreation areas, trash pickup, removing invasive species and non-native plants, improving wildlife habitats, harvesting prairie plant seeds and rehabilitating playgrounds.

“We want community members to develop a sense of ownership of the lands, so they continue to keep the lands pristine far after this event,” said Nick Figueroa, park ranger with the Corps’ Los Angeles District. “By hosting it at the Santa Ana River Marsh, they can see exactly what animals they are protecting and learn about the educational services available to them.”

This year’s event coincides with California’s annual Coastal Cleanup Day. 

Please help spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there!