The CMC allows a window of time for cleanups to be held. By moving the date of the cleanup back one month COA had discovered that it is easier for schools to participate in the cleanup effort. In September, schools have just started and it is difficult for some of them to schedule to participate in an event that early in the school year. After moving back the cleanup date October, Clean Ocean Action saw a dramatic increase in school group participation. COA feels that it is important to educate as many students about marine debris and non-point source pollution.
All volunteers have to do is show up at one of our meeting locations.
All information collected during the Beach Sweeps is sent to the Center for Marine Conservation in Washington, DC as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Clean Ocean Action also produces its own report on beach debris for the state of New Jersey. The report is averrable over the web or at any of Clean Ocean Action's offices.