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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

January 29, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 9, 2026
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

  • Join Coastal Watershed Council!
    • River Health Day - Santa Cruz Riverwalk (January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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Cleanups Accomplished

Struve Slough Cleanup

February 22, 2024
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On February 22nd, Volunteers joined in our first cleanup of 2024. (weather prevented having a cleanup in January). The area targeted included Harkins Slough, Struve Slough, Westridge Drive, Green Valley and  Main Streets and areas near Pajaro Valley high school.
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Volunteers clean up litter and debris near CalTrans bridge by Highway 1 on ramp.
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Thank you to Hope Services, Watsonville Works, Watsonville Wetlands Watch, Trash Talkers, City of Watsonville, Office of Supervisor Felipe Hernandez, and the office of Speaker Robert Rivas for joining in the cleanup.
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*A special thank you to Hildelisa Murillo from Speaker Robert Rivas’ office, John Moreno Ramirez, from the City of Watsonville, Celest Gutierrez, Jennifer Hernandez and Ramon Gomez from 4th District. Supervisor Fieipe Hernandez office and Felipe Ponce from Watsonville Works for organizing the cleanup.
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