VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK THE CLEANUP

[Avalon Underwater Cleanup]

Calling All Volunteers JOIN US SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26! Did you know it takes nearly 100 volunteers to make the Cleanup happen? Volunteers are instrumental to the success of the Cleanup and do everything from monitoring diver safety to helping sort the thousands of pounds of trash removed from Avalon Harbor. Are you or any of your non-diver friends interested in how they can participate? Visit the online signup sheet to learn about the various volunteer opportunities. Volunteers will receive the 40th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup T-shirt. BECOME A VOLUNTEER Want to sign up as a diver? Take advantage of this unique dive experience while contributing to the health of one of California’s coastal treasures! REGISTER TODAY COVID-19 POLICY On the morning of the Cleanup, all attendees must use the USC Trojan Check Wellness screening form to confirm that they are not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, nor are they under isolation or quarantine orders. The form is included in the waiver packet. While masks are not required for this event, we ask that attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated, consider wearing them for their own protection and the protection of others. Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask whenever they cannot maintain a 6’ physical distance from those outside of their household. Please note that protocols are subject to change. YOUR PARTICIPATION MEANS SUPPORTING... LIFE-SAVING SUPPORT Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber The Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber has been proudly serving the dive community since 1974. Your participation ensures the Chamber's ability to continue providing its life-saving efforts! Video: Tour the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber >> ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING WIES-Catalina Conservation Divers Data from WIES-CCD divers provide insight into environmental and biological patterns along Catalina's coastline, informing our understanding of the island's marine habitats. Video: Catalina Conservation Divers >> ESSENTIAL TRAINING Wrigley Institute Scientific Diving Program The Wrigley Marine Science Center is an ideal location for underwater research. Help us train scientific divers and safeguard the ocean for generations to come! Video: USC Scientific Dive Program >> EVENT INFORMATION DIVERS $45 Early registration through January 31 $55 February 1-17 $65 Day-of registration at Wrigley Stage NON-DIVERS: $30 REGISTER TODAY ​ LOCATION OPTIONS Casino Landing Step Beach Green Pier 2021 Virtual Cleanup design by Jewely Aguilar and Karl Huggins T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Don't forget, January 31st is the deadline to submit your entry for the 2022 T-shirt design contest. The winner will receive a free round-trip ticket to the Cleanup aboard the Catalina Express! Submit artwork and any questions to Julie Brown (WIES graphic designer), jabrown@usc.edu. View contest rules and past designs >> 2020's largest dive team, Signature Scuba / Signature Underwater Divers DIVE TEAMS Want bragging rights as the largest team at the 40th Cleanup? So far, Scuba Center Temecula is in the lead! For information on how to register your team, contact Katie Chvostal at chvostal@usc.edu. MORE INFORMATION ​

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