Coastal Cleanup 2024 with OCH at Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy

Join OC Habitats (OCH) and Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy (HBWC) on California Coastal Cleanup Day 2024. This is part of a larger collaboration with multiple organizations and agencies all along the California Coast. If you would like to learn more about this year's event, go to this link.

If you join us for this important cleanup, you'll be getting your hands dirty by removing debris and invasive species within one of the four wetlands within the HB Wetlands footprint. We encourage you to bring your own tools, gloves and buckets as well as reusable water bottles and sun protection. We will have a refill station and snacks for our volunteers on site.

Any specific questions about the event? Email [email protected]

If you are planning on bringing a large group, please notify OC Habitats by emailing [email protected] and we will coordinate with you on your group's attendance. We ask that each person or family sign up individually so that we can contact each attendee if we have a cancellation or information to share. Thank you.

If you get lost or are running late, you can text or call 949.697.8651.

• HEADQUARTER LOCATION: HBWC is off of Newland, just off of Pacific Coast Highway
• Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy - 21900 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
• Parking is free and available in the back lot behind the Interpretive Center and Wildlife Care Center.
• Restrooms are available at the HBWC Headquarters.
• OTHER LOCATIONS: Newland Marsh (off of Newland or Beach Blvd), Magnolia Marsh - South (off of Magnolia), Brookhurst Marsh (off of Magnolia or Brookhurst), Talbert Marsh (off of Brookhurst Street).
• Parking is free within all sites.
• Restrooms are not on site at Newland, Brookhurst and Talbert locations. Public restrooms are across the street at the State Beaches.

• BRING: Wear layers in case of hot or cold weather, hat/sunscreen, refillable water bottle, and work gloves (If you have them). All participants should dress appropriately for the activity wearing long pants and closed toed shoes, we even recommend long sleeves for skin protection against plants and sun. You WILL get dirty!
• PROVIDED: Tools, gloves, snacks and water refill station will be provided

• WAIVER: If you have not worked at HBWC this year, you will need to sign our joint waiver (hard copy) or waiver (online). If you are under the age of 18, you will need your parent or guardian to sign the waivers before you arrive at the event (if they are not staying with you). If you have already filled out a waiver for the year you are participating, there is no need to fill out another (we renew all waivers at the beginning of each year.)

• SPECIAL NOTES:
• MEET LOCATION: Sometimes we have our team meet at one of the marshes within the HBWC system which could be off of Newland, Magnolia, or Brookhurst streets. Please be sure to CHECK YOUR REMINDER EMAILS the week before the event to confirm the meet location.
• SCHEDULE: This event is subject to change on short notice due to weather conditions or health and safety protocols, so be sure to check your email prior to the event for any changes or updates
• PUBLIC HEALTH: OCH/HBWC will always comply with the CDC standards on matters of public health. Masks are not required but are welcome. We will have tools and gloves but recommend you bring your own work gloves. Sanitizer will be on hand for your use as well as a water refill station.

Waivers:

Hard Copy:

• If you have not worked at HBWC in the last 12 months, you will need to sign our joint waiver. If you are under the age of 18, you will need your parent or guardian to sign the waivers before you arrive at the event (if they are not staying with you). If you have already filled out a waiver for the year you are participating, there is no need to fill out another (we renew all waivers at the beginning of each year.)

Online Waiver:

• We are transitioning to an online waiver, if you haven't already filled out a hard copy waiver, you may use our online waiver system.
• HBWC/OCH Liability Waiver

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call 949-697-8651

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy (sometimes we meet at one of the other marshes, please check your reminder emails), 21900 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, United States