There might not be beaches in Santa Clara County, but water in our creeks carries debris and trash to San Francisco and Monterey bays that can kill marine wildlife and jeopardize the environmental health of creeks, wetlands and reservoirs. Refreshments and other goodies will be provided. Last year, nearly 1,000 volunteers in the county collected more than 30,000 pounds of trash and debris from local creeks and parks. The most common piece of trash collected was cigarette butts, followed by plastic flood bags and wrappers, paper, Styrofoam pieces, glass and bottles. Aluminum cans are almost never discovered, possibly testament to the success of recycling programs.
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