As my first year helping coordinate Coastal Cleanup Day, I have heard a lot of stories about some of the interesting items found during the cleanup. In previous years they have found everything from a port-a-potty to a fencing sword, so I was looking forward to what ‘memorabilia’ this day brought.
Here is a list of some of the most noteworthy:
- Beach Umbrella- Oceanside Harbor
- Bag of Marijuana- Swamis Beach
- Cross bow- University Channel, La Mesa
- Drum set- Otay Valley Regional Park
- Hindu figure- San Elijo State Beach
- Two headless statues- La Jolla Shores
- Dentures- Santa Clara Point, Mission Bay
- Pepper spray- Dixon Lake, Escondido
- Waterbed- Manzanita Canyon, City Heights
- Military badge- Belmont Park
- Hood of car- Carmel Mountain Preserve
- Set of retainers- Lake Wolford
- Pregnancy kit- Dog Beach, Ocean Beach
- Spare ribs (initially thought to be human)- Carlsbad State Beach
- 1971 ID card- Border Field State Park
- Telephone pole- Buena Creek, Vista
- Mr. Potato Head- Eugene Canyon, Normal Heights
- And ironically, The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers- Maple Canyon, Park West
What were some items you found interesting at Coastal Cleanup Day this year?