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Riverbed Cleanup and Restoration Event at Otay Valley Regional Park
October 28, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
FreeThis will be our final cleanup of the year in partnership with Otay Valley Regional Park. For these cleanups, we will not only be ridding the area of debris before they have the opportunity to make it out to the ocean, but we will also be doing some restoration work, removing invasive species from the riverbed and surrounding trails. Registration is required.
Meeting Location
Meet at the 325 Rancho Dr./I-805 river crossing. Look for the blue San Diego Coastkeeper canopy.
Coordinates: 32°35’28.1″N 117°02’18.6″W
Cleanup Information
Meet at the dirt lot and look for the blue Coastkeeper canopy. We will walk you through some safety information and make sure you are adequately equipped to help.
Please wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and sunscreen, and bring water in your favorite reusable water bottle.
All volunteers (individuals as well as groups) are welcome to participate. All minors will require a parent or guardian to be present. Please make sure you register online, in advance.
Weather Cancellation Policy
If it is lightly raining, we will hold the cleanup. If there are heavy rains, we will cancel the cleanup. To check the status of a cleanup, please see the San Diego Coastkeeper events calendar or visit us on social media.
For additional information, please contact [email protected]