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The Carmel Residents Association sponsors a monthly volunteer cleanup and gardening program, which has contributed significantly to maintaining the Carmel beach and the beach walkway. Colorful safety vests for the workers were funded by Carmel Plaza. The beach cleanup and gardening project has contributed over 4,400 hours of volunteer community service. Gary Kelly, Forest and Beach Department Director, estimates that this volunteer effort would have cost the city over $60,000. The State Coastal Commission recently gave special recognition to the CRA in its Adopt-a-Beach program. At least once a year, a beach picnic is held for the beach cleanup volunteers. Volunteers meet at the foot of Ocean Avenue at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. Participants should bring their own gloves. | |||||
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