Coastal Cleanup Day 2012

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Coastal Cleanup Day
Be Part of the Solution to Creek Pollution!
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come with friends, family and lots of energy to one of the sites below. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves and sunscreen! Check out our Volunteer Information page for important instructions.

Don't forget: Print and sign a Waiver of Liability (English) and turn it in to your Site Coordinator at the beginning of the event. All youth under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on their Waiver of Liability, and also need adult supervision for the entire event.

Click here to view the map of cleanup sites.

Palo Alto

1. San Francisquito Creek

Site Description:

Middlefield Road to Highway 101

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Manhattan Ave at Woodland Ave, East Palo Alto

Number of Volunteers Needed:

100

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Claire Elliott, Acterra

To sign up for this site:

Note: Poison oak, possible homeless encampments.

2. Matadero Creek

Site Description:

East Bayshore (frontage road) to wetlands area east of Highway 101

Volunteer Meeting Area:

East Bayshore Road at the Emily Renzel Wetlands Pond, near footbridge

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Maree Doden, City of Palo Alto/WPCP

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please email maree.doden@cityofpaloalto.org

Note: Creek area can sometimes have mosquitoes. Be sure to use repellent! Good creek for kids!

3. Adobe Creek

Site Description:

East Bayshore Road to Palo Alto Baylands/Floodbasin

Volunteer Meeting Area:

1001 Elwell Court & East Bayshore Road

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Jim McCarthy

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: Trash on banks and in creek; kayaks and canoes will be used by some volunteers.

43. San Fracisquito Creek

Site Description:

Alma Street to MIddlefield Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Alma Street and East Creek Drive, Menlo Park

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Susan Stansbury, Acterra

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Email recycle@menlopark.org or call 650-330-6740

Los Altos

4. Permanente Creek

Site Description:

3 Block section of natural creek near St. Francis High School

Volunteer Meeting Area:

From Grant Road take South Drive – it dead-ends at the creek just past St. Francis’ football field

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Barbara O'Reilly, Greentown Los Altos

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call 650-964-5068

Note: Bank somewhat steep/uneven

Mountain View

5. Stevens Creek

Site Description:

Central Avenue to Dana Street

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Stevens Creek trailhead at the end of Central Avenue (off Moffett Blvd—NOT Central Expressway)

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Eric Anderson, City of Mountain View

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call 650-903-6225
Note: Access can be difficult. Terrain can be challenging.

6. Stevens Creek

Site Description:

Dana Street Overpass, upstream and downstream

Volunteer Meeting Area:

101 Central Avenue (end of Central Avenue)

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Heavily Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Joanne McFarlin, Actera/Stevens & Permanente Creeks Watershed Council

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please email joannem@aterra.org or
call 408-857-6781

Sunnyvale

7. Guadalupe Slough / West Channel

Site Description:

Perimeter of Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant oxidation ponds adjacent to the Guadalupe Slough

Volunteer Meeting Area:

1444 Borregas Avenue

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Jackie Besoyan, City of Sunnyvale

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call 408-730-7717 and leave a message with contact information; or email wpcp@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

Note: Shoreline area may be wet and muddy due to tidal influence. Rough terrain and currents in channel make it unsuitable for younger volunteers. If West Channel is cleaned, that area is suitable for under 16.

Cupertino

8. Stevens Creek Reservoir

Site Description:

Ranger station to Big Rock/Stevens Canyon Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Boat launch at Steven Creek Reservoir

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, with adult

Site Coordinator:

Holly Maximovich, SCCP

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register and for more information, please call 408-355-2254 or email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org (Please reference Site 8)

Note: Most heavily littered areas have difficult shoreline access. Boat or kayak recommended.

Santa Clara

9. San Tomas Aquino Creek (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14)

Site Description:

San Tomas Aquino Creek. Being cleaned on Friday, September 14.

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Agnew Road, Upstream and Downstream

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Karin Hickey, City of Santa Clara

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Site is for business group.

10. Calabazas Creek

Site Description:

Mission College Blvd, North

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Micro Center parking lot
3255 Mission College Blvd.

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Karin Hickey, City of Santa Clara

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register and for more information, please call 408-615-3097 or email kahickey@santaclaraca.gov.

11. Saratoga Creek

Site Description:

Benton Street to Moonlite Place

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Benton and Saratoga Creek

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Shoba Krishnan, Service Unit 625, Girl Scouts of Northern California

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

12. Saratoga Creek

Site Description:

Moonlite Place to El Camino Real

Volunteer Meeting Area:

SaveMart parking lot
2610 El Camino Real

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Karin Hickey, City of Santa Clara

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register and for more information, please call 408-615-3097 or email kahickey@santaclaraca.gov.

San José

13. New Chicago Marsh

Site Description:

Grand Blvd. to end of Spreckles Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Corner of Spreckles Avenue and Grand Blvd.

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

No, park on street

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Ella Samonsky, City of San Jose–Environmental Services

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: No public restroom in immediate area; closest is at the Don Edwards Environmental Education Center.

14. San Tomas Aquino Creek

Site Description:

Williams Road to Hamilton Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3675 Payne Avenue

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Mack Johansen, Blackford Neighborhood Action Coalition

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

15. Guadalupe River - Location moved

Site Description:

Taylor Street to Highway 880

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Taylor and Irene

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Heavily Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, under 16 with adult

Site Coordinator:

Natalie LaKeidan, Save the Bay

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call 510-463-6809 or email natalie@savesfbay.org

16. Guadalupe River - Location moved to Los Gatos Creek

Site Description:

Los Gatos Creek between Park Avenue and Light Rail Bridge

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Creative Security Parking Lot, 150 S. Autumn

Number of Volunteers Needed:

100

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, under 16 with adult

Site Coordinator:

Mike Miller, Fairmont Hotel

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Register here at Eventbrite
For more information, please call 408-998-3920 or email michael.miller@fairmont.com or visit www.fairmont.com/san-jose

17. Guadalupe River

Site Description:

Highway 880 to Coleman Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
438 Coleman Avenue

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Mike Peasland, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call Mike at, 408-298-7657 or email volunteers@grpg.org

18. Guadalupe River

Site Description:

Coleman to Julian

Volunteer Meeting Area:

San Jose Market Place

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Art Taylor & Kit Seymour, Rotary Club of San Jose North

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Site is for Rotary Club

19. Guadalupe River

Site Description:

West Santa Clara Street to West St. John Street

Volunteer Meeting Area:

West St. John Street between Autumn and River Street

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Heavily Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, with adult

Site Coordinator:

Jack Wimberly, Carl Salas, and Lizzy Kay (Rotary Club of San Jose)

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

20. Guadalupe River

Site Description:

Park Avenue to Grant

Volunteer Meeting Area:

501 Vine Street meet in driveway/carport (corner of Almaden Blvd and Woz Way). Park in SCVWD lot at Locust Street and Woz Way. Volunteers will also be assisting with graffiti removal.

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Servando Perez, City of San Jose–Anti Graffiti and Litter Program

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

21. Ross Creek

Site Description:

Camden Avenue to Meridian Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Behind Safeway store on Ross Avenue near ballpark

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Kenneth Kelly and Linda LeZotte

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Site is for neighbohood group.

Note: Be dressed to get dirty. Wear rubber boots if you have them.

22. Upper Penitencia Creek

Site Description:

Capitol Avenue to White Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Girl Scout sign (green and white) by footbridge on Penitencia Creek Road near Kyle Street

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Heavily Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Alex J Bianchi, Bianchi-Amaker Construction

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information please call 408-623-4669.

Note: Please wear appropriate working clothing. No open shoes.

23. Coyote Creek

Site Description:

Rock Springs Park to end of Wool Creek Drive

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Rock Springs Park

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes, on street

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, no kids under 14

Site Coordinator:

Ella Samonsky, City of San Jose - Environmental Services

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: No public restroom in immediate area. Some poison oak.

24. Coyote Creek

Site Description:

Tully Road to Capital Expressway

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Library, Tully Branch, 880 Tully Road

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Heavily Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, no kids under 12

Site Coordinator:

Kent Blakely - McLaughlin Corridor Neighborhood Association

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: Many homeless encampments

25. Calero Creek

Site Description:

Paved Calero Creek Trail to old dirt farm road between Calero Creek and IBM orchard

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Corner of Harry Road and Camden Road near IBM gate entrance

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Anais Nguyen, IBM Corporation

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register and for more information, please call 408-927-2188 or email anaisn@us.ibm.com

Note: No restroom or water.

26. Thompson Creek

Site Description:

Aborn Road to Quimby Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Thompson Creek Trail at the corner of Scottsdale Drive and Westgrove Lane

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes, on street

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Andrea Case, City of San Jose - Environmental Services

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call 408-793-4379 or email ella.samonsky@sanjoseca.gov

Note: No public restroom in immediate area.

27. Los Alamitos Creek/ Almaden Reservoir/ Guadalupe Creek

Site Description:

Harry and McKean Road to Reynolds/Hicks-Shannon Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Hacienda Parking Lot - New Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Number of Volunteers Needed:

FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Michael Boulland, Friends of Los Alamitos Watershed

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, Please call 408-268-2703 or email boullandmike@gmail.com

28. Coyote Creek & Cottonwood Lake

Site Description:

Hellyer Park to Silver Creek Drive

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Hellyer Park Office

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Heavily Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Aniko Millan, SCCP

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

29. Guadalupe River (2 Locations)

Site Description:

Coleman Road to Blossom Hill Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

A - 5750 Almaden Expressway near outdoor classroom benches (25 vols)

B - Light Rail Parking Lot near trail entrance (25 vols)

Number of Volunteers Needed:

A - FULL
B - FULL

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Kathy Machado, Santa Clara Valley Water District

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

For more information, please call 408-630-2739 or email kslama@valleywater.org

Campbell

30. Los Gatos Creek

Site Description:

Camden Avenue to Lark Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Campbell Perc Ponds - Casting Ponds

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Chuck Hammerstad, Flycasters, Inc. of San Jose

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Site is for Flycasters

31. Los Gatos Creek

Site Description:

Campbell Avenue to Camden Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Campbell Park

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Mike Daley, Cub Scout Pack 374

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Site is for Cub Scouts

32. Los Gatos Creek

Site Description:

Creekside Way, upstream to PG&E station and 300' downstream

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Sidewalk adjacent to creek in parking lot of the Marriott Hotel

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Site Coordinator:

Akrista Aslin, West Valley Clean Water Program

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: May have homeless encampments

33. Los Gatos Creek

Site Description:

Hamilton Avenue to Willow Street

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Blackford Elementary School parking lot

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Karen Hoffert

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: steep slopes and water in creek

34. San Tomas Aquino Creek

Site Description:

Hamilton Avenue to Campbell Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Access gate at Hamilton and San Tomas Expressway (southwest corner)
Parking is available by Gold's Gym

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, with adult

Site Coordinator:

Ingrid Johanson, San Tomas West Neighborhood Association

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register email inge18@juno.com or call 408-982-5783

Los Gatos

35. Los Gatos Creek

Site Description:

Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos Creek, Oak Meadow Park, Highway 9 to Lark Avenue

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Vasona Park, Blossom Hill picnic area

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, must stay on paths

Site Coordinator:

Dave Lane, West Valley Green Leaf Program

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

41. Lexington Reservoir

Site Description:

Launch ramp to the dam

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Launch ramp parking lot - Alma Bridge Road

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Anthony Sanchez, SCCP

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register and for more information, please call 408-355-2254 or email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org (Please reference Site 41)

Note: Some steep banks.

Morgan Hill

36. Anderson Lake

Site Description:

Launch ramp to the spillway

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Anderson Lake launch ramp

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Brian Christensen, SCCP

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register and for more information, please call 408-355-2254 or email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org. (Please reference Site 36)

37. West Little Llagas Creek

Site Description:

Cielino Drive to Edes Court

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Edes Court

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Anthony Eulo, City of Morgan Hill

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

38. West Little Llagas Creek

Site Description:

Edmundson to Watsonville Road

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Tennant/W. Edmundson and creek

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes

Site Coordinator:

Beau Goldie and Sue Turner, Santa Clara Valley Water District

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Gilroy

39. Uvas Creek

Site Description:

Luchessa Avenue to Santa Teresa Blvd

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Christmas Hill Park, 750 Miller Avenue, staging area in the parking lot along the Creek levee close to the park entrance

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Moderately Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, with adult

Site Coordinator:

Susan Voss, City of Gilroy

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

Note: Watch out for poison oak, wild critters, steep banks and water in the creek.

40. Coyote Reservoir

Site Description:

West shoreline campground to dam

Volunteer Meeting Area:

Coyote Ranger Station

Number of Volunteers Needed:

Parking is Available at the Site:

Yes

Condition of Site:

Somewhat Littered

This Site is Appropriate for Volunteers Under 16 Years of Age:

Yes, with Adult

Site Coordinator:

Christopher Crockett, SCCP

To sign up for this site (or for more information):

To register or for more information, please call 408-355-2254 or email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org (Please reference Site 40)

Note: Some shoreline is banked and moderately steep. Wear long pants and hard-soled shoes (no sneakers). Wear hat. Bring extra water.