The City of Jacksonville’s Clean It Up, Green It Up Division and the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol will coordinate the annual Beaches Cleanup on Thursday, July 5.  Volunteers will remove litter and debris along the shoreline, enhancing the beauty and safety of Jacksonville’s beaches.

Advance registration is NOT required for the event.  Litter bags and gloves will be distributed to volunteers from 7-9 a.m. at the following locations:
 
Atlantic Boulevard at the ocean
Beach Boulevard at the ocean
16th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach at the ocean

Participants must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult and should bring water and wear sturdy footwear and sun protection.

For more information, contact Clean It Up, Green It Up at 630-3420 or visit www.coj.net, keyword search “beaches cleanup.”  The cleanup will only be cancelled in the event of severe weather warnings.

To arrange interviews with Beaches Cleanup organizers or for more information about other litter removal and prevention programs, contact Vivian Harrell at (904) 630-3420 or John Shellhorn at (904) 696-4374.