Thousands participate in 22nd annual Creek to Bay Cleanup NBC 7 San Diego [Video]

More than 100 volunteers showed up at the Linda Vista Recreational Center on Saturday to participate in the 22nd annual Creek to Bay Cleanup. The event was organized by I Love a Clean San Diego, a nonprofit organization that has been cleaning up communities all over San Diego County since the 1950s.

The cleanup took place during April, which is Earth Month, and just two days away from Earth Day on April 22.

“I’ve been doing a few cleanup here and there,” said Maria Perez, one of the volunteers. Perez said she tries to attend a cleanup once every month or so.

“I feel like I’m helping out just to make our community look a little bit better, and just for me to get some fresh air,” said Perez.

Mayor Todd Gloria and Assemblymember Chris Ward helped kick off the event.

“I’m glad to be amongst fellow people who do …