On the water trash study
Why we need a on the water study of our bay?
The first goal of SD Clean Bay is to study the size and scope of the floating trash in the San Diego Bay. We have a small vessel with skimming nets attached. We are making runs in the bay and it's many inlets to identify tidal conditions, weather events and locations when floating trash collects and is most concentrated.
With this information we can scale up the skimming efforts to collect floating trash in the bay before it winds up on the beaches and breaking down into the environment. We will know where and when we can best combat the issue.
This study will be an ongoing to monthly survey with the mission to:
- To track seasonal trash trends
- To track tidal trash trends
- To get data so we can mesure the success of our trash skimming removal programs
Skimming by Boat
With nets attached to the sides of a small vessel, we are collecting important data about where trash collects. Scale of the issue and how best to collect it before it breaks down. Currently we have studies that look at the debris that washes on beaches wile important we need more data of the problem in the water to design a San Diego Trash Skimming Collection program.
What is the plan?
Education Program
Our goal is to engage the community by getting them on the water for trash clean ups trips on the bay in a pontoon boat equipped with a trash skimmer. They will help clear large items while learning about they can help to prevent trash getting into the bay.
Skimming Program
We are in Phase 1 of customizing a boat to be our first SD Trash Skimming Boat. Eventually we will purchase a Commercially Designed Trash Skimming Boat. We hope to work with the city to launch of an Industrial Skimmer program in use by many other cities.
Community
Community
Launching soon! We are excited to Have you follow along on our journey of launching this project and expanding it to other parts Bays in San Diego. Be sure to follow along, help us grow, and get involved in our Community!
Working together for a ceaner Bay
We are happy to announce we are launched!
Our website is launched, office space open, and a great team of volunteers have been assembled to move into Phase 1.
In Phase 1, we are currently raising donations, sponsorships, and grants for the purchase and modification of the Community Clean-Clean-Up Pontoon Skimmer, which will play a vital role in our environmental cleaning efforts. Check out the vision for this phase and the plans for the other phases at the SD Clean Bay Project tab.
We are also excited to announce that we will be launching our social media channels soon. Please follow along as we build our fleet, engage in sustainable cleaning, clean the bay, and expand our programs. Check out the Get Involved tab to join our community of boaters and conservationists.
Thanks to our Launch Sponsors, SD Yacht Broker and Fuel CATCH. Both corporate sponsors share our passion for the San Diego Bay, the boating community, and our conservation goals for the SD Clean Bay Project.
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