Beach & Santa Ana River Channel Cleanups [Every 4th Saturday]

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• WAIVER: Please before the event. You'll only need to sign this once, and it's good for all BRC volunteer events for 2024! Sign Here.

• WEATHER permitting, we will maintain our scheduled cleanup in post-storm conditions. Please come prepared for the hazards of increased pollution and toxicity after a recent storm.

• BATHROOMS: Our cleanup site at the mouth of the Santa Ana River was chosen strategically to focus on cleaning the concentrated trash in this area. The closest restroom is about a 6 min walk .3 miles away.
• SUPPORT: Our programs are funded and equipped by donations from supporters like you! Consider pitching in $5 or more each time you volunteer, to help keep these cleanup days going. For context, $100 will buy us a utility cart. $120 will get us some necessary tools for our work days. On average it costs BRC $1,000 to put on each event. In 2023 we had about 30 events.

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• If you are having any issues with registering for the event please call (949)216-0880 for further assistance.

The Banning Ranch Conservancy is taking the Santa Ana River Coastal Corridor (the tidal influence zone) under our wing to help clean it up and restore the habitats it supports. Join us!

You and your community / family are invited to join the Conservancy at Tower 74 in Newport Beach from 9am-11am every 4th Saturday.

The Santa Ana River watershed drains the water and waste of three counties at this site. That's the trash and pollution from over 6 million people living in Southern California's largest watershed, which empties in to the Pacific Ocean. Cleaning up our beach reduces pollution from this primary regional waterway. It also helps all our local animal friends including endangered shorebirds, such as CA Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover.

Let's hang out and have fun while picking up trash at the Santa Ana River Mouth.

We begin at 9am with a quick huddle to answer some Q&A and discuss the importance of our waterways, habitats, and fighting pollution.

• Your family, friends, community, and let's get to work! The more the merrier.
• A smile
• A hat, sunscreen, & appropriate clothing / footwear for walking on the beach around trash
• Gloves and a 5 gallon bucket (Some will be provided)
• A full, refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
• An empty bladder: Our site is .3 miles away from the closest restroom (6 min. walk)
• If you have it: A trash grabber (for trash amongst the rocks), and a sifter (for tiny pieces of styrofoam and plastic in the sand). Better yet, you could buy, bring, and donate a or for our monthly events!

Parking can be hard to find, so please ride a bus, bike, or walk if possible. Closest bus stops are on PCH, Northbound stop 4966 and Southbound stop 4925.

If driving, find free street parking toward the West end of Seashore Dr. (Navigate to Newport Beach Tower 74).

If no street parking is available, park in Parking Lot 1: 7004 Seashore Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (See map above for directions). This is a 6 min. walk to our site (.3 miles), and next to the closest restroom. A free parking code will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.

A limited number of travel vouchers can be made available for local residents with transportation barriers. Contact us at [email protected]

Join our community working to steward the Santa Ana River tidal influence lands and waters.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Newport Lifeguard Tower 74, 7004 Seashore Dr, Newport Beach, United States