The beauty and health of the California coast is threatened daily by pollution. Cigarette butts made up more than 28 percent of the debris found on our beaches. Anyone can join in. Bring your family, friends and co-workers. Last year, cleanup activities included the expansion of our underwater dive cleanups.
Divers also encounter floating trash on their way to and from dive sites.
Further, many divers have witnessed the devastating effects of ghost nets and traps that continue to kill marine life. If you can't help us out on September 23, you can still join the drive to save the coast. The newly created California Coastal Protection License Plate has been developed as an innovative fundraising mechanism that encourages direct public support and involvement in the coastal protection, restoration and enhancement programs of the State Coastal Conservancy and the California Coastal Commission. The Coastal Protection Plate features a beautiful painting of a whale's tale by the prominent environmental artist Wyland. It is an official license plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles for vehicles registered in California.