On Friday, Oct. 12th over 500 middle and high school students from as far as Pasadena and Brentwood came together to pull 5,280 lbs of trash from the Los Angeles River at the Willow Street Estuary in Long Beach. Participating schools include Jordon H.S., Lakewood H.S., The New City School, Environmental Charter, Westridge School for Girls, and Brentwood School . The El Dorado Nature Center , The Algalita Marine Research Foundation, Windows on our Waters’ Tidepool Cruiser, and Heal the Bay also joined us that day with displays educating students about wetland restoration, plastics in the environment, the river ocean connection, and storm drain run-off. Other event sponsors include the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, Yosemite Waters, Cypress Park , the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Association, and the Capital Group. Thank you all for donating your time and making this such a successful event!!!
