Big Sweep 2011 Beach Clean Up

Volunteers are needed for the annual beach clean up on September 24th, 2011 at 9 a.m.  The Big Sweep began in 1987 with the goal of removing debris from North Carolina’s waterways.  The event is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County, the Town of Carolina Beach, the Town of Kure Beach, the Town of Wrightsville Beach, Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation, the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, the Pleasure Island Parrotheads, the City of Wilmington, and Cape Fear River Watch.  Refreshments and supplies will be available.  Sunscreen and sturdy clothing/shoes are recommended.

For Pleasure Island volunteers - Meet at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Gazebo or at the pier in Kure Beach.  

For Wrightsville Beach volunteers - Meet at Johnie Mercer's Pier 

For Greenfield Lake volunteers - Meet at the boathouse at Greenfield Lake.

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Volunteers Needed- NC Big Sweep 2010

Local volunteers are needed on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at 9am for the annual cleanup of New Hanover County's waterways.  The NC Big Sweep is part of the International Coastal Cleanup involving over 90 countries and 55 states and territories.  Locally the event is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County, the Town of Carolina Beach, the Town of Kure Beach, the Town of Wrightsville Beach, the City of Wilmington, the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project, the Pleasure Island Parrotheads, the Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation, and the Cape Fear River Watch. 

Please wear sturdy closed toe shoes and be prepared to get dirty!  Refreshments, bags and gloves will be provided.  Please bring your own reusable water bottle and gloves if you have them.  Volunteers can participate at the following locations: 

Carolina Beach - Meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo
Kure Beach - Meet at the Pier
Greenfield Lake - Meet at the Boathouse
Wrightsville Beach - Meet at Access #4, Access #36 (near Oceanic) or Johnnie Mercer's Pier

We'll see you there!