PROCLAMATION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 19^TH, 2009 AS

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

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WHEREAS, now in its 25^th year, Coastal Cleanup Day has become an annual event providing an opportunity to recognize the need to protect the ecological health and beauty of San Mateo County; and

WHEREAS, plastic litter such as food wrappers, beverage containers, cigarettes and smoking related materials comprise 60% - 80% of the debris found in the annual Coastal Cleanup Day and are the majority of trash found in our watersheds and shorelines and have repercussions on coastal economic activities, particularly tourism; and

WHEREAS, plastic debris, especially cigarette butts which contain 165 toxic chemicals, threaten water quality, public safety and aquatic ecosystems and are a transport mechanism for toxic substances in the marine environment and the ingestion of this material by animals can cause malnutrition, starvation and even death; and

WHEREAS, Coastal Cleanup Day is a way for all residents of San Mateo County to join the effort to protect our beautiful coastlines by joining the effort to remove litter from our beaches, creeks, shorelines, streets, parks and neighborhoods thereby reducing the harmful impacts caused by both litter and urban runoff, and restoring the natural beauty of our watersheds;

WHEREAS, last year 3,800 volunteers in San Mateo County removed 35,000 pounds of trash and 6,000 pounds of recyclables;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby declares September 19^th, 2009 as “Coastal Cleanup Day” in San Mateo County.

Dated: September 19, 2009

SUPERVISORS:

MARK CHURCH, PRESIDENT

RICHARD S. GORDON

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors