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Washington Coast Cleanup 2017

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Spring is here, and it’s time for our annual beach cleanup at Olympic National Park!

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Volunteers remove a large tire at Coastal Cleanup 2015   camera icon Shannon Brundle | NPCA

Join National Parks Conservation Association as we team up with Washington CoastSavers and other partners to clean our coastal beaches on Saturday, April 29 in Olympic National Park.

Governor Jay Inslee designated April 29 as Washington Coast Cleanup Day, providing a great opportunity to explore and give back to our stunning, coastal national park. This is your opportunity to be a part of the largest coastal cleanup event of the year. Last year, 1,400 volunteers removed over 20 tons of garbage from the beaches! This year, we’ll work alongside our military veteran partners at The Mission Continues.

We will meet at the Kalaloch Campground on Saturday morning and travel to South Beach and Beach 1 for debris removal. Olympic National Park is providing free camping at Kalaloch campground on both Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be a free BBQ cookout at the campground on Saturday afternoon. Coastal Cleanup Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore the breathtaking beachfront and rainforests in this area.

Event Details

WHAT: Washington Coast Cleanup 2017

WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check in from 8 to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Meet at Kalaloch Campground, Kalaloch Campground F Rd, Forks, WA 98331 

OTHER INFO: Please bring your work gloves and layered clothing to help protect you from water, wind and cold. There will be a free BBQ lunch on Saturday, but please bring your own food and water for the rest of your stay. Free camping in Olympic National Park is available on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday and Saturday nights – but spots fill up quickly, so plan ahead and arrive early to make sure you have a site! Park entrance fees will also be waived.

On Saturday, check in with us at the Kalaloch Campground between 8 and 9 a.m. We’ll provide trash bags and information, then shuttle folks from the parking lot to our beach cleanup site.

For more information, visit Washington CoastSaver’s FAQ page. 

I hope you will join us as we help make a real, visible difference to the beaches of Olympic National Park!

calendary icon Date April 29, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location:
    Meet at Kalaloch Campground, Kalaloch Campground F Rd, Forks, WA 98331
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