Earth Day weekend
Washington Coast Cleanup, Honoring Earth Day
The flagship CoastSavers cleanup, held the Saturday closest to Earth Day each April. Coverage now stretches from Cape Disappointment to Shine Tidelands.
When
Saturday closest to Earth Day
Generally opens at 9 am · times vary by site & tides
Where
Cape Disappointment → Shine Tidelands
Pacific Coast · Strait of Juan de Fuca · Hood Canal
Registration
Opens ~1 month before
Pick a site at registration
About this cleanup
From local Earth Day efforts to a regional alliance.
Long before the annual Washington Coast Cleanup began, individuals and dedicated citizen groups worked to clean litter and debris from local parks, roadsides and beaches in honor of Earth Day, founded in 1970. As time went on and the efforts grew, Washington CoastSavers was formed to bring all of these groups together to coordinate the annual spring effort.
As the Washington Coast Cleanup grew, so did Washington CoastSavers. Originally covering the Pacific Coast, the cleanup has expanded into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and extends into Hood Canal. The Washington Coast Cleanup now stretches from Cape Disappointment to Shine Tidelands, brings hundreds of people together, and removes thousands of pounds of marine debris.
What to expect
Volunteers should be able 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
Interested in joining the next cleanup?
Registration typically opens about a month before the event. For questions, email Coordinator@CoastSavers.org.
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