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SOUTH JERSEY SCRUB

SOUTH JERSEY SCRUB


About the Scrub

Scrub: a strategic, organized cleanup initiative that targets a particular watershed, county, or region. A scrub is a way for people to take action together in one or more individual cleanup events over a period of time, for big impact. A scrub can last just one day or several months!

Why a Scrub?

Look, litter is everywhere… in our neighborhoods and our rivers, marshes, and bays. By 2050, scientists say there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Fortunately, with dedicated volunteers, this is a problem we can do something about! The ‘scrub model’ is a fun, effective way to mobilize people and neighborhoods, and get’er done!

Why South Jersey?

We know there are different interpretations of what “southern” New Jersey is, or if central New Jersey even exists (it does). This spring, our partners are gathering to remove trash from Trenton down to Cape May. These Delaware River Watershed communities are particularly important because of their coastal tributaries and marshes.

Get Involved

REGISTER A CLEANUP

REGISTER A CLEANUP

Interested in leading a cleanup? Become a Scrub Captain! Fill out our short form to give us more information and we will send you a captain packet.

CLEANUP

JOIN A CLEANUP

Are you a local resident and hate trash? Well, this is the place for you! Find a cleanup location that interests you. Pre-registration is encouraged.

HOTSPOTS

TRASH HOTSPOTS

Let us know about a trashy spot in your neighborhood! Use this tool to pinpoint potential cleanup sites for our volunteers. Photos are helpful but not mandatory.

Check out pics from our cleanups!

Partners

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
American Water
American Water
AMERICORPS nj watershed ambassador program
AMERICORPS nj watershed ambassador program
Cohansey area watershed association
Cohansey area watershed association
NJ Conservation Foundation
NJ Conservation Foundation
PowerCorps Camden
PowerCorps Camden
Urban Promise
Urban Promise
American Littoral Society
American Littoral Society
Crafts Creek Spring Hill Watershed Association
Crafts Creek Spring Hill Watershed Association
Hamilton Township Environmental Commission
Hamilton Township Environmental Commission
Audubon
New Jersey Audubon
NJ Clean Communities
NJ Clean Communities
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed Institute
The Watershed Institute
Our Inspiration

Our Inspiration

Schuylkill Scrub

In 2009, the need for a more cooperative watershed-based approach to solve the problem of litter and illegal dumping was identified by partners in the Schuylkill River Watershed, known as the Schuylkill Action Network. This need was addressed by encouraging more groups, and an increased diversity of groups – civic, business, youth, non-profit – to participate in local cleanup events and submit cleanup data through the collaborative “scrub”- aptly titled the Schuylkill Scrub. This watershed-wide cleanup initiative takes place from March 1st through May 31st. In 2017, more than 28,000 volunteers participated in 1,752 cleanup events in the seven counties surrounding the Schuylkill watershed, removing 784,035 pounds of trash and collecting 2,587 tires. The purpose, framework, and success of this cleanup is the inspiration for the South Jersey Scrub. Learn more at schuylkillscrub.org !

Contact Us

(302) 655-4990 ext. 112

110 Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

bmusolino@delawareestuary.org

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