FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2016
KEY BRIDGE SHORELINE CLEANUP AT
MDTA POLICE HEADQUARTERS THIS SATURDAY
Last Chance To Sign Up THURSDAY
BALTIMORE, MD - The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the agency that finances, owns, operates and maintains the state's eight toll facilities, will host an Earth Day "shoreline cleanup" this Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MDTA Police Headquarters near the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695).
Come help your neighbors and local volunteers clear the shoreline of debris that has washed ashore and let's do our part to help beautify the Chesapeake Bay watershed. All volunteers must register by 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, using the following link: https://mdtashoreclean.eventbrite.com.
Shuttle service will begin at 8 a.m. at the Key Bridge parking lot at 305 Authority Drive, Baltimore, MD 21222. The last shuttle to the shoreline will depart the Key Bridge parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will be brought back via shuttle to the Key Bridge at the end of the event.
- Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult: one adult for every four minor children.
- Waivers must be signed and submitted at the time of registration on Saturday. Waivers will be emailed to volunteers who have pre-registered and also will be available at the volunteer site.
- Clothing should be comfortable. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are suggested. Comfortable yet sturdy shoes with good ankle support and rubber soles should be worn.
- Gloves, vests, collection equipment and drinking water will be provided.
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