Monday, June 29, 2026 Sign In

Coastal Cleanup Day Turns 40 This Year

Santa Barbara: What if you could protect our coastline, improve the lives of marine animals, and shape policies to combat plastic

Coastal Cleanup Day Turns 40 This Year
Site Captains at Leadbetter on Coastal Cleanup Day 2023 | Credit: Courtesy

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.


Santa Barbara: What if you could protect our coastline, improve the lives of marine animals, and shape policies to combat plastic pollution—all in a single morning? On Saturday, September 21st, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Santa Barbara County community members will have that opportunity during Coastal Cleanup Day.

For forty years, Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) has inspired people around the globe to take action for a healthier, cleaner environment. The state’s largest volunteer event is expected to draw more than 50,000 people across hundreds of locations from the ocean to the Sierra Nevada. In Santa Barbara County, sites ranging from beaches, to parks, to creeks will be cleaned.