As part of Santa Cruz County’s Pitch-In Day, we hosted our 1st Annual Sally Scholz Coastal Cleanup!

On 5/10/25, we hosted our first cleanup event in honor of Sally Scholz — a passionate community member who cared deeply about the ocean and chose to make Clean Oceans International part of her legacy. Held in conjunction with Pitch In Day, the event brought together 21 volunteers at Moran Lake Beach and the surrounding Live Oak neighborhood. Together, we collected 40 pounds of trash from the sand, rocks, and nearby streets — helping protect and restore our local coastline.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined us. Your time and effort make a real difference!