March Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup
March 15, 10 AM – 12 PM @ Dockweiler State Beach, Imperial Hwy Tower 52
Join us on Saturday, March 15, at Dockweiler State Beach for a day of action, education, and community impact.
After the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Heal the Bay has worked closely with local leaders to provide the latest updates on water quality, beach safety, and environmental recovery. Now, we’re excited to welcome volunteers back for our monthly Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup!
Explore our new Beach Talk Tent, where you can connect with Heal the Bay’s friendly outreach team to learn how fires affect our coastal environment and what we can do to protect it.
March Nothin’ But Sand Safety Information
Based on the latest available data, Heal the Bay strongly advises avoiding beaches within the burn zone, which extends from Las Flores State Beach to the northern boundary of Santa Monica State Beach at Montana Ave. Dockweiler Beach is not within this affected area, but south-moving ocean currents have been observed to be carrying debris and potentially harmful contaminants toward southern beaches, so we are urging caution until we have more data. We remind all participants to follow our Nothin’ But Sand safety protocols:
- Remain out of the water and above the tide line
- Wear protective, weather-appropriate clothing, including closed-toe shoes.
- Sharp debris, like nails, have been found on the beach. Do not touch anything with bare hands, and do not dig in the sand, even if you are wearing gloves.
- Avoid handling any potential fire debris that may have washed ashore. Steer clear of ash, which can mix with sand and water, often appearing as black sludge near the waterline.
- Nitrile gloves, wet wipes, and masks will be available.
- Follow all safety instructions from our team throughout the cleanup. If you encounter anything that looks unsafe, notify a Heal the Bay staff member immediately.
Your safety is our top priority. We trust our volunteers to make informed decisions based on the latest available information. If you are uncomfortable joining us on the sand this month, please check back for upcoming clean-ups. Visit our Ash to Action blog for updates as new data becomes available. Thank you for your support and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you on the sand!
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We provide the supplies, all you need to do is register, sign a waiver*, and show up! (ONLY individuals under 18 bring a signed waiver*) Please note: Heal the Bay guarantees cleanup supplies for the first 300 people who are registered.
Each volunteer registers individually unless they are with a group or family
- Individuals under 18: reserve a ticket and bring a signed waiver form to the cleanup
- Families: Reserve a ticket and write in the names of partner/children
- Groups: Reserve a ticket and write in the names of group members
- Sold out? We will host another Nothin’ But Sand cleanup next month. Please stay tuned for more details.
Sign a Waiver
- Individuals over 18 and Families sign a virtual waiver through Eventbrite (when reserving a ticket)
- Group and Individuals Under 18 must bring a signed waiver form to the cleanup.
- Service hour forms will be signed by a beach captain at the end of the cleanup. Please request a service hour forms the day of the cleanup as we cannot verify service hours after the event
Show up
- Help us make Nothin’ But Sand a zero-waste event by bringing your own buckets, garden gloves, and a reusable mask and water bottle
- Be prepared to be outside for 2-3 hours. Beach weather can be unpredictable, so we recommend dressing in layers. Water is available at all cleanups.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Beach Programs Manager at tlocke@healthebay.org
More Information
We would like to acknowledge that this cleanup will take place on the traditional lands of the Tongva and Chumash People, and we pay respect to elders both past and present.
