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JOIN US FOR THE 2026 PAJARO VALLEY COMMUNITY CLEANUPS!

Why it Matters?
Engaging in cleanups enhances our community's cleanliness and serves as a powerful initiative to combat climate change.

Next Clean Up Dates

July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Stay tuned for the release of the location
community Service hours are given!

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Mark your Calendar for May 9th, 2026 for the Third Annual Pitch In All County Cleanup Day. Working together We Can Make Santa Cruz the Cleanest County in the State.

Opportunities to participate will be updated here on a regular basis.

Upcoming Cleanups

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  • Community Cleanup! Let's keep Paulsen Road Beautiful! (July 23, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
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    • Time: July 23, 2026 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
    • Meet: Valle del Pajaro County Park, 181 Whiting Road, Watsonville
    • Everyone is invited to come out and help cleanup!
    • Volunteer liability waivers will need to be signed!
    • More info. Call Ramon @ (831) 247-5338
  • Join Save Our Shores cleanups
    • Beach Cleanup @ Cowell & Main Beach (July 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
      • Location: Cowell Beach 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz.
      • Meet Up: Please meet us at the base of the stairs to Cowell Beach, on the right side of the wharf entrance.
      • Facilities & Accessibility: Restrooms and drinking fountains are available onsite. Metered parking in the lot is limited, surrounding streets have additional metered parking available, please plan accordingly.
      • Registration is required

Cleanups Accomplished

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Cowell Beach Cleanup

April 30, 2023

Student Organizers Casey Christiansen from the Government and Community Relations’ Community Engagement Group along with the Theta Sorority worked together in support of National Volunteer Month.

20 USCS Students participated in this local cleanup, preventing nearly a 12 bags of litter and debris from entering the ocean. Way to go!

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