Manhasset Bay Coastal Cleanup at Manorhaven Beach Park

Members of the community are invited to help clean up the beaches of Manhasset Bay in October as part of a volunteer coastal cleanup.

The event kicks off Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Manorhaven Beach Park in Port Washington.

The coastal cleanup looks to prevent trash littering the local waters and to raise public awareness about ocean pollution. As part of the cleanup, the volunteers will document what they collect to help identify what pollution is an issue to help devise a strategy to deal with it at the source.

Local residents of all ages are invited to participate in the cleanup. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 5 by contacting Sarah Deonarine at 516-869-7983 or by email at mbpcexec@gmail.com.

Volunteers are asked to bring water, old clothes, protective shoes that can get wet, hat, sunscreen and bug repellent. Latex gloves, trash bags, drinks and snacks will be provided at the event.

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