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Step 1
Thank you for your interest in adopting part of San Diego.
Please read and agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

Terms and Conditions for Adoption

Whereas, the applicant (you) and the California Adopt-A-Beach Program recognize the need and the desirability of litter-free beaches; andw hereas, the California Adopt-A-Beach Program recognizes your group as an adopting individual, school, or organization for said adopted beach/inland area and whereas, your group recognizes the potentially hazardous nature of beach cleanup activities, and desires to protect the health and safety of the cleanup participants;

Now, therefore, your group agrees to inform cleanup participants of safe methods to use in carrying out beach cleaning activities; and Further, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the State of California, the California Coastal Commission, the California State Parks, the California State Parks Foundation, all other organizers or sponsors or property owners involved in the Adopt-A-Beach Program, and any of their respective employees, officers, agents, or assigns (hereafter collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any claim of liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, arising out of, or connected with your group’s participation in Adopt-A-Beach activities, however caused, including but not limited to the negligence of the released parties, whether passive or active.

Further, your group is aware that during the scheduled beach cleanups, volunteers from outside your
groups may be assigned to your group’s section of beach, and Further, your group accepts the responsibility of caring for the beach and promoting awareness in your community of the problems caused by marine debris and the need for protecting coastal and ocean resources for a period of one year, beginning today's date with no less than three cleanup dates within that time.

If you do not agree, please click here to cancel your registration.