Dozens of volunteers removed 526 pounds of trash from the sand and surf at Fiesta Island on Sunday morning. Much of the litter was left behind after Fourth of July celebrations across the popular waterfront destination that has a 4-mile scenic loop trail, open beaches, and an off-leash dog area.
The cleanup known as the “Morning after Mess” was organized by the nonprofit I Love A Clean San Diego, and the Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County.
“The Fourth of July is the trashiest holiday in the United States,” said Isabella Schutte, ILACSD community engagement supervisor. She gave volunteers a short safety briefing before they spread out on the island to begin cleanup.
The focus of the annual event is to collect as much trash as possible before it makes its way to the ocean…