The California coastline has its share of advocates, but this year, the state is turning to the younger generation to help bring more people into the conversation.
The California Coastal Commission has named Avery Fisher as a spokesperson for California Coastal Cleanup Day 2026, placing the Bay Area teenager in a role focused on encouraging participation and environmental stewardship ahead of this year’s statewide cleanup effort. The appointment arrives as the Commission marks the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act, a milestone year for one of the state’s most influential environmental protections.
California Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 is scheduled for September 19 and will take place across shorelines and watersheds throughout the state from 9 a.m. through noon. The annual effort has become one of California’s largest volunteer events, bringing communities together to remove litter and debris while drawing attention to the long-term health of coastal and inland ecosystems. In her new role, Fisher will help encourage participation among younger audiences and promote the broader message of protecting and maintaining what the Commission describes as a “Coast For All.”…