from the Washington State Parks
OLYMPIA — Washington State Parks will co-host the International Coastal Cleanup at beaches on the Pacific Coast and Salish Sea on Saturday.
The annual event, co-sponsored by Washington Coastsavers, is conducted on the third Saturday in September.
So far this year, Coastal Cleanup volunteers have collected more than 162,000 pounds of debris from Washington beaches.
Events will take place at the following locations:
• Fort Flagler State Park, with check-in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Resort at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road, Port Ludlow.
• Fort Worden, with check-in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend.
A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state-managed lands.
Washington Coastsavers also will support cleanups at:
• The western Strait of Juan de Fuca, with check-in at the Clallam Bay/Sekiu Visitor Center, 16753 state Highway 112, Clallam Bay, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, with check-in at Harborview Park, 700 Ediz Hook Road, Port Angeles, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers should come prepared for variable weather conditions, wear sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch with plenty of water.
To ensure a successful cleanup please be prepared to:
-spend time walking over uneven and slippery surfaces
-be able to walk over 1-mile carrying debris (some beaches will require more walking)
-wear proper footwear, layers and plan for inclement weather
-bring water, snacks and your own gloves if you have them
For more information, visit www.coastsavers.org
The following link has specifics for where to go at all different locations on the western coast, as well as along the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Media contact
Name Emily Masseth
Department Communications
Email media@parks.wa.gov
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