Calling All Volunteers for January 19!

Calling All Volunteers! Help COA Make a Difference in Our Coastal Communities After Sandy Join Clean Ocean Action Saturday, January 19th for the Second Wave of Action "For the Shore." There are still projects in need of volunteers for this Saturday! Projects in New Jersey: Highlands Sea Bright Neptune Long Branch Manahawkin Ocean Gate Cape May Bayonne Projects in New York: Jones Beach Staten Island

To Help the Jersey Shore’s Comeback, Clean Ocean Action Launches 2013 Year of “Waves of Action” For The Shore

To Help the Jersey Shore’s Comeback, Clean Ocean Action Launches 2013 Year of “Waves of Action” For The Shore 

Year-Long Volunteer Recovery Action Plan Released Today 

Clean Ocean Action (COA) held a teleconference today to announce the 2013 “Waves of Action” program, which will respond to the impacts of Superstorm Sandy and help improve and protect the marine environment.  COA is engaging its network of organizations, businesses, citizens, and municipalities to help coastal communities throughout New Jersey and New York in need over the long term with volunteer action.   

Learn More at www.ForTheShore.org!

“Recovery will be a very long and challenging road,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action.  “It is essential to rebuild better with environmental stewardship and resiliency and provide resources and support to keep the momentum going,” Zipf added. 

Future Waves of Action days in 2013 will progress with the needs of communities and will keep the momentum going for continued improvement of the shore through debris clean ups, sustainable development plans, and projects to improve water quality.  

“Even though it has been over two months since the Hurricane, there are still very real needs in many communities, and we will work to meet those needs for as long as it takes,” said Zach McCue, Clean Ocean Action Citizen Action Coordinator. 


“Rebuilding Sea Bright will take a sustained effort for a couple of years. Partnering with Clean Ocean Action for regular volunteer days provides additional resources that will be very important to the long term recovery of the town,” added Frank Lawrence, Sea Bright Volunteer Coordinator, who participated in the teleconference on Thursday. 

Waves of Action For The Shore: Month-to-Month
January 19 – Clean-Up, Clean-Out 
February 23– Helping Hands at Home 
March 23 – Bringing Back our Ecosystems 
April 27 – 28th Annual Beach Sweeps
May 18 - Back to the Beach  
June 22, July 20, August 17 - Healthy Habitats, Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency 
September 21 – Education for the Future and Long-Term Recovery 
October 19 – Fall Beach Sweeps
November 13-15 – Education for the Future 
December 7 – Waves of Action Conference and Awards 

The Wave of Action on Saturday, January 19, is in unison with Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, which has become a national weekend centered on service.   

“Many of our projects from December are registered again in January, since Waves of Action is the only clean-up effort that some parks and beaches have been able to have since Sandy.  That said, there are also many new locations where people can help,” said Tavia Danch, Clean Ocean Action Education Coordinator.   

A number of organizations and municipalities have been involved in not only the planning of, but are also participating in, Clean Ocean Action’s Wave of Action on January 19.  These groups include: President’s Inaugural Committee, National Park Service, Bayshore Waterfront Park Affiliation, Monmouth County Park System, HOPE worldwide, Borough of Sea Bright, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Wall High School Environmental Club, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors, Red Bank Friends of Maple Cove, United Methodist Committee of Relief, Alliance for a Living Ocean, Beach Haven West Community Association, Surfrider Foundation, South Jersey Chapter, Borough of Ocean Gate and Natural Resource Protective Association. 

Over 1,200 people have already signed up to help to clean out homes, neighborhoods, parks, beaches, and waterways at 27 locations throughout New York and New Jersey, including Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, Sea Bright, Asbury Park, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and Staten Island and Jones Beach, New York.
   
“Before Hurricane Sandy, many of the people interested in cleaning up New Jersey's beaches were environmentalists,” noted Lindsey Van Zile, Toms River South High School Senior and Waves of Action Project Leader.  “Now, with the help of Waves of Action program, we can all come together and create solutions to major environmental problems and even help those in need,” she added.  


For more information about the Waves of Action program, visit www.fortheshore.org or contact Clean Ocean Action at (732) 872-0111.

Volunteers needed for December 8th Projects!

While projects have been listed in numerous locations throughout New York and New Jersey, some locations are in need of more volunteers!  

If you haven't already done so, please sign up to volunteer at the following locations!

Lavallette House Clean Up - Ocean County, NJ

• Looking for a Team of up to 6 Volunteers to help cut sheet rock and gut kitchen on first floor home
• Meet-up: 101A Vance Ave Lavallette, NJ 08735
•  9 am – 1 pm 
• Notes: Volunteers should wear protective gear/masks/heavy boots/heavy gloves.
• Click HERE to sign up for this project

Stella Maris Retreat Center Clean Up - Long Branch, NJ

• 15 Volunteers Needed to clean the retreat center's waterfront property
• Affiliation: WATERSPIRIT
• Meet-up: Stella Maris Retreat Center – 981 Ocean Avenue Elberon NJ
• 10 am -1 pm
• Notes: Please bring Gloves, plastic bags, heavy boots
• This project is kid-friendly!!
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Long Beach Community Clean Up - Long Beach, NY

• 40 Volunteers Needed to help clean out homes and tear down sheet rock.  This is for people who cannot complete the necessary work themselves
• Meet-Up: Waldbaum’s Plaza 85 East Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561
• 9 am – 4 pm
• Note: Boots, work gear, a few simple tools would be great!
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Beach Haven West Neighborhood Clean-Up - Ocean County, NJ

• Up to 25 Volunteers Needed to help homes in the Beach Haven West Community clean out first floors and debris from front and back yards
• 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Meet-up: 1199 Mill Creek Road, Beach Haven West – Parking lot of Community Center
• **This project is kid friendly!!
• Note: Heavy gloves, boots
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Bayshore Waterfront Park Beach Clean Up

• Up to 50 Volunteers Needed to clean waterfront beaches on the Bayshore
• Affiliation: Bayshore Waterfront Park Affiliation
• Meet-up: Port Monmouth Bayshore Waterfront Park 719 Port Monmouth Road  Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
• 9 am – 12 pm
• Notes: Bring gloves
• This project is kid-friendly!!
• Click here to register for this Project

Coney Island Beach Clean Up - New York

• Up to 100 Volunteers Needed for a beach clean up of the historic beaches in Coney Island
• Meet-up: West 8th Street and Boardwalk, Brooklyn, New York 11224
• 10 am – 1 pm
• Notes: Bring work gloves, work boots, lunch, water
• Click here to sign up for this Project

Trail Cleanup at Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center- Hampton Bays, NY

• 15 more Volunteers Needed to help clean trails!
• 10 am – 2 pm
• 228 West Montauk Highway Hampton Bays, NY 11946
• Note: Bring gloves!
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Gardner’s Basin Community Clean-up - Atlantic City 

• Up to 25 more Volunteers Needed for a beach clean up in a badly hit section of Atlantic City
• Meet-Up: Gardner’s Basin, 800 North New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
• Affiliation: Surfrider Foundation, South Jersey Chapter
• 12 pm – 3 pm
• Note: Please dress for the weather and bring gloves to protect your hands!
• This project is kid-friendly!!
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Manahassett Creek Clean Up - Long Branch, NJ

• 15 Volunteers Needed to remove debris from Manhassett Creek
• Meet-up: Manahassett Creek at 108 Atlantic Ave., North Long Branch, NJ 07740
• 8 am – 4 pm
• Notes: Please bring work gloves, work boots, plywood, garbage bags, lunch
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Union Beach Marsh and Beach Clean Up

• 9 am – 12 pm
• 20 Volunteers Needed
• Affiliation: Burners Without Borders
• Meet-up: Union Beach Borough Hall
• Project Description:  Clean up the beach and marsh land areas in Union Beach from storm debris
• Notes: Bring gloves, contractor bags, warm clothing, snacks and water. Parking is limited, please car pool!
• This project is kid-friendly!!
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Atlantic City Boardwalk & Beach Clean-Up

• Up to 100 Volunteers Needed for a beach clean up 
• Meet-Up: Public Access Point near the Rainforest Cafe - Missouri Avenue & Colombia Place
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Note: Volunteers will need to bring work gloves, wear work boots, and bring a lunch, if desired!
• This project is kid-friendly!!
• Click HERE to sign up for this Project

Connecting Volunteers with Community Needs “For The Shore”

CLEAN OCEAN ACTION’S WAVES OF ACTION DAY

Connecting Volunteers with Community Needs “For The Shore”

Long-Term Region-Wide Hurricane Relief Program Begins

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Atlantic Highlands, NJ – In response to the devastation caused by Super-Storm Sandy, it is clear that the need for volunteers is growing,  Clean Ocean Action has launched a long term volunteer initiative to help the communities and millions of citizens left devastated in the wake of Sandy.  Starting December 8^th, and regularly thereafter, COA will connect community needs throughout the NJ/NY region with the volunteers willing to help through a program called “Waves of Action.” Projects and volunteers register for December 8th's first Wave of Action on a newly developed website www.ForTheShore.org. 

“What Sandy destroyed in 48 hours will take months and years to fix.  We established the Waves of Action program to provide a longer-term, sustainable strategy to help heal our coastal communities and protect the quality of our region’s ocean,” stated Cindy Zipf, Clean Ocean Action Executive Director, “we hope to help communities go green to save big blue.”

As we stand tall and pull together to recover and rebuild our own homes and lives, many are also donating time for neighbors and communities.  Added Lisa Cordova, Clean Ocean Action Volunteer and Event Committee Member, “since the storm, a surge of volunteers is one of the top needs for coastal communities.”

“In the aftermath of Sandy, volunteers are ready and eagerly looking to help. Many of the impacted municipalities, businesses, and families are working hard to put their pieces together and may not have the time or energy to recruit and/or direct volunteers,” said Tavia Danch, Clean Ocean Action Education Coordinator. “Clean Ocean Action is organizing the day of service ‘For the Shore’ to streamline the process of connecting people with projects.”

Starting Saturday, December 8, COA organized the first state-wide “waves of action” days where COA’s network of organizations, businesses, citizens and municipalities from Cape May to Montauk - along the Jersey Shore and the South Shore of Long Island - are identifying and implementing projects that are needed within coastal communities.

Clean Ocean Action has already organized many projects throughout Jersey Shore towns for the first Wave of Action on Saturday, December 8 including, Sea Bright, Long Branch, Toms River, Seaside Park, Atlantic City, and Cape May.  Projects are also sprouting up across New York from Jones Beach to Hampton Bays. 

"This is a great opportunity for people to make a real impact in Sea Bright,” said Frank Lawrence, Sea Bright Volunteer Coordinator, “restoring our shore communities will take a concerted effort over many months, and we look forward to working with Clean Ocean Action starting on the 8^th.”

Types of projects include: beach, town, and park clean-ups; food, household items, and furniture drives; fundraisers for wildlife and communities in need; and/or home clean out and repair.  The projects vary based on real, on the ground needs.   Over 500 volunteers have already signed up to participate, but Clean Ocean Action is calling for more volunteers and more projects to generate the most help. 

Saturday, December 8 is the first Wave of Action to help with the initial recovery from the devastation caused by Sandy, but there will is a long journey forward to rebuild.  With this in mind, Clean Ocean Action will continue long-term Waves of Action in the future to help implement a vision of sustainability—restoring better, greener, and bluer coasts.

To register for a project or sign up to volunteer, visit www.fortheshore.org or contact Clean Ocean Action at (732) 872-0111.

Lights, Camera, Clean Ocean Action!

Beach Sweeps Video Online Release! 

 (Sandy Hook, NJ) – Clean Ocean Action (COA) is proud to announce the online release of a video showcasing the Beach Sweeps program.  In 1985, COA launched the region’s first Beach Sweeps program to rid beaches of unsightly and harmful debris.  Today, the Beach Sweeps is one of the longest running cleanups of its kind in the world.  The program has grown from 75 people at one site in 1985 to 7,575 volunteers at nearly 70 sites in 2011. Since 1985, over 90,000 volunteers have participated and removed over 4.5 million pieces of debris from New Jersey's beaches and waterways.

Sandy Levine, producer of the video, is an award-winning television producer who was born and raised at the Jersey Shore. 

“I've known about and respected Clean Ocean Action since the group began in the mid-1980s. I heard that the Beach Sweeps were coming up and I felt compelled to be there to shoot this video. The idea that thousands of people willingly volunteer to pick up garbage was inspiring and I wanted to capture that passion and commitment,” explained Levine.  “When I arrived at Sandy Hook, it was depressing; the sand was littered with all kinds of garbage. A few hours later - the beach was pristine. The Beach Sweeps not only get rid of ugly garbage - they remind us that our ocean and shore need protection. I'm honored to be part of the effort to get out the word that we all can - and must - do something to help," she continued.

Clean Ocean Action was delighted Sandy Levine was able to produce the video.  It provides an important opportunity for everyone with access to the internet to learn about Sweeps and become inspired to participate.

“Over the past 27 years, volunteers have worked hard to collect, catalogue, and remove nearly 5 million pieces of trash from New Jersey’s beaches and waterways,” stated Tavia Danch, COA’s Education Coordinator.  “This video will highlight the great work of our volunteers and inspire others to follow in their footsteps,” added Danch.

Please visit Clean Ocean Action’s website www.cleanoceanaction.org, where the video is posted on our homepage.  It is also uploaded on Clean Ocean Action’s YouTube channel at: http://youtu.be/Z3v7ypuCZjQ.

Clean Ocean Action’s 27^th Annual Fall Beach Sweep will be held this Saturday, October 20 from 9-12:30 PM at over 60 cleanup sites along the NJ shore and waterways from Middlesex to Cape May County.  For more information, or to register groups of ten or more, please visit www.cleanoceanaction.org.

[PRESS RELEASE] OCEAN CHAMPIONS TO DIVE INTO “TOUR FOR THE SHORE” CAMPAIGN ONE WEEK FROM TODAY

PRESS RELEASE

***For Immediate Release***

Contact: Lindsay McNamara, Clean Ocean Action
732-872-0111 (office) 908-310-6729 (cell)

OCEAN CHAMPIONS TO DIVE INTO “TOUR FOR THE SHORE” 
CAMPAIGN ONE WEEK FROM TODAY

 Paddle, Bike, and Rally from 

Cape May, NJ to Montauk, NY for a Clean Ocean

Beach-lovers urged to “Get in Motion for the Ocean” to raise awareness of 

ocean pollution threats and to support for a Clean Ocean Zone

Sandy Hook, NJ –– One week from today, on Friday August 10, Clean Ocean Action and other marine advocacy groups will begin a two week adventure along the coast of Cape May, New Jersey, to Montauk, New York, to raise awareness of ocean pollution issues and the need for a Clean Ocean Zone.


Facing threats from ocean blasting for oil and gas development, pollution, and reckless development, the Clean Ocean Zone initiative was created by concerned citizens along the New York and New Jersey coastlines to lock-out harmful pollution and industrial activities off the coast while locking-in permanent protection for future generations. The ultimate goal is for the citizen-drafted federal law to be enacted.


The Tour for the Shore will kick off in one week, next Friday in Cape May, making its way up the coast, through New York City, and along the South Shore of Long Island. The Tour will conclude in Montauk, NY on Friday, August 24th, 2012. To finish strong, there will be a 100-mile “Century Ride” from Babylon, NY to Montauk kicking off at the break of dawn at 6 A.M. on the 24 – bringing Dixon and other cyclists to Montauk at the same time as Pellegrino and other paddlers-at-sea.


The Tour for the Shore includes special events like; a bike cruiser ride through Fire Island, a town meeting-style environmental summit on the state of the Monmouth County Bayshore and to meet up with other advocates at “Blue Drinks” events.  Beach-goers can discuss the Clean Ocean Zone, ocean conservation, marine policy and renewable energy with ocean champions from New Jersey and New York at local restaurants along the Tour.


For details about the dates, and locations of the Tour visit www.cleanoceanzone.org or call Clean Ocean Action at 732-872-0111. 

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[PRESS RELEASE] NY/NJ CONGRESSMEN JOIN TOGETHER IN BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT OF A CLEAN OCEAN!

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2012

Press Information:  Lindsay McNamara

communications@cleanoceanaction.org

For Policy Questions:  Cindy Zipf (732) 996-4613 or Sean Dixon (732) 872-0111

NY/NJ CONGRESSMEN JOIN TOGETHER IN BI-PARTISAN

SUPPORT OF A CLEAN OCEAN!

Ocean defenders say “NO” to expanded offshore oil drilling and fight to protect clean ocean economies.

Sandy Hook, NJ--This afternoon, the New Jersey Congressional delegation voted nearly unanimously in bi-partisan support for the ocean by saying “NO” to HR 6082, the latest attempt to bring Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling to the Atlantic Ocean.  Unfortunately, despite New Jersey’s strong bipartisan opposition, and the support of New York’s coastal Congressional Democrats, the bill ultimately passed by a margin of 253 – 170.

New Jersey Republicans LoBiondo (R-2nd), Runyan (R-3rd), Smith (R-4th), Lance (R-7th), and Frelinghuysen (R-11th) joined with New Jersey Democrats Andrews (D-1st), Pallone (D-6th), Pascrell (D-8th), Rothman (D-9th), Holt (D- 12th), and Sires (D-13th), and coastal New York Democrats Bishop (D-1st), Israel (D-2nd), McCarthy (D-4th), and Nadler (D-8th) in voting against this bill that could bring oil and gas rigs to the greater Mid-Atlantic Ocean within the year. 

The five New Jersey Republicans voting no to HR 6082 were only joined by 4 other members of the Republican caucus – making the NY/NJ delegation the fiercest bi-partisan group defending clean ocean economies.

“The bipartisan support for the ocean by the NY and NJ Congressmen today affirmed the region’s longstanding leadership and bi-partisan commitment to our clean ocean economies,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action. “We are extremely proud that our leaders put politics in the back seat, instead choosing to protect our fisheries, coastal businesses, and our Atlantic Ocean.”

“All along the New Jersey and Long Island coastlines, our Representatives have heard the voices of coastal citizens and businesses,” noted Clean Ocean Action attorney Sean Dixon; “bringing oil and gas drilling to the Atlantic Ocean would risk the ruin of our billion-dollar commercial and recreational fisheries, our billion-dollar tourism and recreation industries, and our priceless history of ocean stewardship.”

This vote, the fifth or sixth vote by the House of Representatives trying to open a majority of the nation’s oceans (including the Atlantic Ocean) to offshore energy production, will not likely be passed by the Senate, and if it was, President Obama has promised a veto.

This summer, Clean Ocean Action will be holding a “Tour for the Shore” – travelling from Cape May Point, NJ on August 10th to Montauk Point, NY on the 24th, holding rallies and meet-ups in each of these Congressional districts to thank these Representatives for their commitment to the ocean and to call for the establishment of the nation’s first Clean Ocean Zone (www.cleanoceanzone.org).

For more on the Tour for the Shore, see cleanocean.wordpress.com/tour

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Vote for COA in UTF's Million Dollar Community Challenge!

Great news! Clean Ocean Action has been invited to participate in the United Teletech Financial Million Dollar Community Challenge again. This is a great opportunity for us to earn a donation from United Teletech Financial, but we’ll need your help to get the biggest donation possible!

What is the Million Dollar Challenge?

• The goal is to save people in our communities $1 million in loan interest between July and September.
• Total interest they saved by refinancing credit card debt at a lower rate or reducing the term of a mortgage will contribute toward the $1 million goal.
• Percentage of each loan’s total interest savings will be donated to local participating charities. You decide which charity gets your donation.
• When the $1 million goal is met, United Teletech Financial will be cutting a check to each participating charity’s accumulated donations.

2 ways to help us get the biggest donation possible:

• Go online to www.jerseysaves.org and vote for Clean Ocean Action in the People’s Choice section. 
• OR
• Take out a qualifying loan through United Teletech Financial. Upon closing, chose Clean Ocean Action to receive your donation.

COA accepting our check from last year's Challenge

For more details on the Challenge and to
vote for Clean Ocean Action for the People’s Choice award, click here!

[MEDIA ALERT] ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN TO THE “TOUR FOR THE SHORE” GROUPS TO RALLY 30 OFFICIALS IN 30 DAYS

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

MEDIA ALERT

Contact: Joanna Simon 732-872-0111 (office)

908-489-5611 (cell)

ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN TO THE “TOUR FOR THE SHORE”

GROUPS TO RALLY 30 OFFICIALS IN 30 DAYS  

Summer-long Campaign to Engage the Power of the People

Who: Clean Ocean Action: C.O.A.S.T. Intern Joanna Simon, Executive Director Cindy Zipf, Cyclist/Attorney Sean Dixon; Outrigger Canoeist Margo Pellegrino, Surfers’ Environmental Alliance Executive Director Richie Lee

What: Clean Ocean Action announces the start of its summer 2012 C.O.A.S.T. campaign to gain support from 30 elected local, state and federal officials before the Tour for the Shore.  The Tour is an unprecedented two week bike, paddle, and rally event beginning on August 10 in Cape May and ending on the 24th in Montauk, NY.

When: Tuesday, July 10, 11:00 AM

Where: Borough of Belmar Taylor Pavilion

             500 Ocean Avenue Belmar, NJ

            Click here for a map: http://bit.ly/NJgWkk

Why: To raise awareness for the Clean Ocean Zone, an action that would designate the NY/NJ Bight as a no-dumping, no-drilling, pollution-free zone through an unprecedented citizen action campaign to raise awareness for a clean ocean.

Photo Ops: Speakers, Elected Officials, Citizen Activists, Scenic Views

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Happy World Oceans Day!

 

Here's three ways to celebrate the sea on World Oceans Day: 

 

Step 1. Sign up for Clean Ocean Action's Tour for the Shore here. 

To help raise public awareness and participation for the Clean Ocean Zone, join us on the road, at sea or on land from Cape May, New Jersey to Montauk, New York. Departing on August 10th, 2012, take back in our 15-day adventure!  Over the course of the tour, rallies, and campaign and media events will be held to garner support from elected officials and citizens.

Step 2. Be the solution to ocean pollution; donate to Clean Ocean Action!  Supporters who give $25 or more will be eligible to win a Clean Ocean Action tote bag and other beachy prizes!

Step 3. Go for a walk on the beach and bring a bag to collect some litter! 

 

SUPPORT A CLEAN OCEAN

 Clean Ocean Action’s Family Beach Ball for the Ocean!

(Sea Bright, NJ)----You are invited to join hundreds of sea-friends and enjoy live reggae music, fabulous picnic and sea fare, and beachy fun for children of all ages at the 8^th Annual Family Beach Ball for the Ocean, a benefit for Clean Ocean Action (COA), Sunday, May 20, 2012.  This spring event will take place at the Ship Ahoy Beach Club, 800 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ from 3-7p.m.

In our third year as a “no waste” event, the Beach Ball will celebrate with ocean enthusiasts, corporate partners, and elected officials.  It is a great opportunity for businesses and citizens to demonstrate their support of a clean and healthy ocean.  The event will feature live music by Random Test; a delectable raw bar by Lusty Lobster Seafood Market and Catering; scallops by Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative; catering by Brennan’s Delicatessen; artisan cheeses by Wegmans; and tiki bar by Holly Crest Wine Cellars, Hunterdon Brewing Co., and Island Margaritas.  Dessert will be provided by The Flaky Tart, and Sugarush; and ice cream by Gracie and the Dudes.

This year’s event includes hours of free fun for the kids, including entertainment by Mr. Scott the Music Man, and Mr. Ray (Ray Anderson).  Kids will enjoy eco-friendly crafts, game and face painting, as well as learning (on-sand) surfing techniques from Summa Love Surfing and Yoga!



Summa Love Surfing and Yoga is always a favorite!

The Family Beach Ball has expanded its menu and will feature Lusty Lobster’s famous Raw Bar, and a wonderful assortment of items from local favorite, Brennan’s Delicatessen whose sustainability initiatives align with our Beach Ball’s “no waste” theme. 

 

Family Beach Ball for the Ocean is generously hosted by Ship Ahoy Beach Club.   This year’s Salt Water Taffy Sponsors are Medallion Financial Torcon.  Skee Ball Sponsors are Becker & Poliakoff, LLP, The Huber Family, and Shore Point Distributors.  Cotton Candy Sponsors are Gordon Litwin, Monmouth Memorial Park Cemetery Association, New Jersey Natural Gas, and, Victor Maisano, CPA - German, Vreeland and Assoc. Frog Bog Sponsors are Kennedy & Ward Insurance Company, Main One Marina, The McDonald Family, and Chip and Maria Schulz. 

In-kind support is generously provided by Guaranteed Plants & Florist, Mr. Scott the Music Man, Ray Anderson, Beach Chik Designs, New Age Flooring, The Hall Family, Sandy Hook Child Care Center, Ship Ahoy Beach Club, The Salty Dog, Sperry Tents of New Jersey, Summa Love Surfing & Yoga, Waste Management, WasteNot Solutions, and all of our generous auction donors.  See this year's auction highlights!!

Admission is $75 per adult (until May 13^th), which includes admission for two children.  The event is a BYOB&C (Bring your own blankets and chairs).

For more information, including opportunities for sponsorship, please contact the COA offices at (732) 872-0111, or visit www.cleanoceanaction.org.  The latest information about the Family Beach Ball can also be followed online via facebook and twitter.



   

Thanks to The Flaky Tart!



Groove to the sounds of Random Test

  

Thanks SHCCC - your creative activities are always a hit!



Lights, Camera, ACTION!

Growing up watching television, I often thought that it sure would be great if someone would broadcast things that were important to me and my circle of friends.  I dreamt of a world where anyone could be on television and share freely.

Fast forward 20 years and there's an answer to my younger self's dreams: YouTube! 

This little (err, humongous!) site is one of my guilty pass times because I can find everything and more on this site.  From funny commercials to long-lost-episodes of favorite shows to political commentary, the site has become one-stop-shopping for all my online broadcast queries.

\It's also home to Clean Ocean Action's station. 

Here, you'll find an evolving channel, filled with public hearings, PSA's and fun things we shoot around the office.  Sign up, follow us and stay tuned on YouTube for fun in 2011!