Each year on the third Saturday in September, hundreds of thousands of volunteers comb lakes, rivers and beaches around the world for litter as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Last year, nearly half-a-million people from 108 countries and locations
Each year on the third Saturday in September, hundreds of thousands of volunteers comb lakes, rivers and beaches around the world for litter as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Last year, nearly half-a-million people from 108 countries and locations and 45 U.S. states removed 7.4 million pounds of trash from waterways, according to a news release.
In honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Kaua‘i Surfrider is organizing a beach cleanup on Sept. 15 starting at 9 a.m. According to Robert A. Zelkovsky, secretary for Kaua‘i Surfrider, “We chose Nukoli‘i Beach because it is a beach that accumulates much marine debris due to trade winds and ocean currents and waves. I recently walked part of the beach and saw many small pieces of plastic, that, if brought it back into the ocean, pose a danger to marine life. We at Surfrider know the importance of removing this debris.”
To get to this beach, drive into the Kaua‘i Beach Resort road, through its tree tunnel. When it ends, on the right is a gravel road that winds all the way to the beach. Surfrider will be posting signs, plus the organization will provide bags, gloves and a few tools.
Hats, sneakers or other protective footwear is recommended.
Call Robert Zelkovsky of Surfrider at 822-4893 for more information.
