Friday, May 10, 2013

Superstorm Sandy Volunteer Opportunities - Saturday, May 18, 2013


CLEAN OCEAN ACTION URGES CITIZENS TO GET
‘BACK TO THE BEACH’
Volunteers to Help and Enjoy Beaches By Day,
Celebrate Their Success By Night – Saturday, May 18

WHO: Volunteers, businesses, groups, and elected officials who support clean ocean economies and ecosystems after Superstorm Sandy.

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013                
              Times vary, visit www.ForTheShore.org for site specific details
              Back to the Beach Ball Event 7-10 PM

WHAT: The May 18 Waves of Action are events that protect and promote the natural beauty of the coast as well as enticements to get people Back to the Beach, showcasing the New York and New Jersey shores.

In the evening, Clean Ocean Action is hosting the Back to the Beach Ball, a party to highlight and appreciate the thousands of Waves of Action volunteers and supporters.

WHERE:  Over 15 projects across New York and New Jersey from Staten Island, NY to Brigantine, NJ.  

Back to the Beach Ball to follow at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel  1401 Oceanfront Avenue Asbury Park, NJ. Click here for a complete list of sites, meeting locations and party details.
                
WHY: COA continues to support the coalition of organizations, businesses, citizens and municipalities from Cape May to Montauk to help areas in need after Superstorm Sandy.  Waves of Action For The Shore will continue through 2013 with debris clean ups, sustainable development plans, projects to improve water quality, and events to get the public back to the beach. 

PHOTO OPS: Citizens of all ages picking up debris from our shore. Groups include scouts, school, church, employees, and organizations.  COA volunteers and supporters enjoying the party and dancing to the reggae music of Predator Dub Assassins.

See www.ForTheShore.org for sponsorship information and to purchase Back to the Beach Ball tickets.

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