September marks the beginning of autumn, the start of the academic year for our local schools, and a plethora of opportunities to participate in creating a sustainable and resilient future for our community.
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California Coastal Cleanup Day ‘Trashure Hunt’
Ready for a scavenger hunt? Check out the California Coastal Cleanup Day Trashure Hunt [2] on Saturday, September 20. Special “trash” items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. If you find one of them, you can redeem it for a valuable prize! Prizes range from $100 gift cards for Habit Burger or DoorDash to Giants game tickets and much more (see the full list here [3]).
Alameda cleanup sites as shown on the Cleanup Day map [4], are located at:
- Robert Crown Regional Shoreline, Eighth Street and Otis Drive. Register online [5]. Please note: Youth under age 18 must have a permission form [6] signed by a parent or legal guardian. Youth under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Alameda Community Sailing Center, 190 Central Avenue, 9 a.m. to noon. Just show up or pre-register via email at [email protected] [7].
Please wear weather-appropriate work clothes, use sun protection, and bring a reusable water bottle. All other supplies will be provided. Just sign up, show up, and help out. All trash will be collected at the end of the event by Park District staff.
Can’t make this event? Join CASA, Mission Blue San Francisco Bay Hope Spot, and DOER Marine from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of the month for their coastal clean up at Sea Plane Lagoon Promenade, 1801 Ferry Point, Alameda Point. Please note that the event will not take place if it’s raining—check the CASA Facebook page [8] for updates.
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Alameda Sea Level Rise Planning Fair
Share your ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future of the waterfront at the Alameda Sea Level Rise Planning Fair [10] on Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at REAP Climate Center, 2133 Tynan Avenue.
This free open-house style event is your chance to learn about local risks, explore climate adaptation solutions, and share your ideas for protecting our community and natural spaces. There will be hands-on exhibits, feedback opportunities on shoreline adaptation designs, and creative stations to share your vision. Whether you’re climate curious or deeply involved, your voice is essential.
Childcare and interpretation will be available, and snacks will be provided. RSVP online [11].
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Curbside EV Chargers are coming to Alameda
The City of Alameda has partnered with It’s Electric [13] to install the city’s first public curbside EV chargers. This milestone marks the beginning of an innovative collaboration that will expand access to EV charging across the island, allowing those who lack access to home charging to charge right in their neighborhood—and in many cases, right on their block.
The ribbon-cutting for the first installed chargers with Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) will be held on Monday, September 22, at 11 a.m. at 2477 Eagle Avenue. The event is open to the public. RSVP online [14].
Get started. To use an It’s Electric charger, download the official “It’s Electric” app and request a cable. Drivers will be provided with a personal cable (fully compatible with their vehicle) at no cost. Cable distribution by It’s Electric will begin this month in advance of the chargers going live.
To charge on the network or host a charger at your home, sign up on the wait list [15]. The chargers are installed and maintained at no cost to the property owner and share a portion of charging revenue back to the property owner. Joining the wait list will also alert you when chargers are installed within walking distance of your house.
[16]Save thousands when you get your EV before September 30
The $7,500 federal EV tax credit will be gone after September 30. Don’t miss out!
This month, visit Ride and Drive Clean [18] to learn about their Discount Campaigns [19] for new and used EVS. Sponsored by Peninsula Clean Energy, San Jose Clean Energy, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy. Learn more at a webinar on Wednesday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register online [20].
Can’t act by September 30? No worries. The Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) rebate [21] for a used EV isn’t going anywhere.
[22]Take advantage of discounts on Home Solar + Battery Storage
Every fall Bay Area SunShares [23] provides a discount on turnkey solar installations and home battery storage. This fall, get connected with their pre-vetted installers for a limited time discount on home solar and battery storage.
Sign up for the SunShares discount before it expires November 15. Learn more about the program, how to take advantage of the SunShares discount, and get to know the pre-vetted installers during the live Q & A at a free webinar [24] on Zoom:
- Monday, September 29, 6 p.m. – Register online [25].
- Wednesday, October 15, noon – Register online [26].
- Thursday, November 6, 6 p.m. – Register online [27].