2022 Blitz Dates: June 3rd to June 16th
About the Blitz
Litter – it’s everywhere! You see it on our streets, in our parks, on our shorelines, and in the water. Blown by the wind on trash day, tossed out car windows, intentionally dumped – however it gets there, it’s an eyesore and bad for the environment.
The Blitz is an annual cleanup that brings together hundreds of volunteers with one goal in mind – keeping our land and water clean by removing litter from our neighborhoods. By removing bags, bottles, and butts to tires and larger items, Blitz volunteers make a difference!
You can help! We’re looking for volunteers for cleanups happening from June 3rd through June 11th at locations throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed.
How You Can Help
Report a Trashy Site
You are our eyes on the watershed. Do you know a location that needs a cleanup? Tell us about it.
Register Your Clean-Up
Does your organization or group already have a site in mind to tackle together? Register your group cleanup with us.
Volunteer
Volunteer at one (or more!) of the many cleanup events during Blitz week. The first step is to register as a volunteer. After registering, please email the Captain of the cleanup you are interested in, using the information in the list below. For cleanups by kayak, bring your own except where noted. Read our “Tips for Volunteers” for information about what to bring and wear and how to stay safe during a cleanup.
| Location | Captain Name & Email | Date & Time | Kayak Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Township | Lauren Keltos [email protected] | June 16th 9am | No |
| Brick, Dock Road Beach | Keith Rella [email protected] | June 11th 9am-12pm | No |
| Brick, Mallard Point Park | Keith Rella [email protected] | June 11th 9am-12pm | No |
| Eagleswood | Maria VandeZilver & Victoria Vella [email protected] & [email protected] | June 13th 10am | Yes |
| Lakewood, Lake Shenandoah | Marissa Mascaro [email protected] | June 10th 9am-12pm | Yes |
| Little Egg Harbor, Seven Bridges Rd | Amy Kane [email protected] | June 11th 10am-1pm | No |
| Long Beach Township | Toni Heater [email protected] | June 16th 10am | No |
| Plumsted, Colliers Mills, | Jeffrey Mason [email protected] | June 9th 10am | No |
| Seaside Heights | Lynette Lurig [email protected] | June 16th 10am-2pm | Can do land or kayak. |
| Toms River | Crystal Pirozek [email protected] | June 10th 9am | No |
| Wall | Kyra Hoffman [email protected] | June 11th 10am-12pm | No |
Become a Blitz Sponsor
We are looking for sponsors to help with cleanup supplies, t-shirts for volunteers, refreshments, publicity, and more. Sponsor logos will be displayed on this site and on promotional materials. Contact Karen Walzer at [email protected] for more information.
Thank you to Richard and Karen Knudson of Barnegat Township for their generous sponsorship of the 2022 Blitz!
