SOLVE Gearhart Beach Cleanup

Calendar Date:
Saturday, April 17, 2021 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

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Join SOLVE and the Gearhart Homeowners Association on Saturday, April 17th for a beach cleanup from 10 AM – 1 PM! 

 

Please sign up for the Gearhart Beach Cleanup via solveoregon.org

 

Saturday, April 17th - 10a to 1p

Meet at the Gearhart Beach access off 10th St
Heading  North on Hwy 101, take a left at stoplight on Pacific Way in Gearhart.  Right at stop sign on Marion Ave.  Left on 10th Street to beach access. There is limited paved parking, with additional parking on the beach recommended for hardy vehicles only (i.e. vehicles that won't get stuck) Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/s7UCiTsPbPC2

This event is part of the annual Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by PGE. The beach cleanup is family-friendly, and volunteers of all ages will find the event fun and rewarding. Help us protect marine life and maintain the beauty of our coast. Be prepared by dressing for any weather and wearing sturdy shoes. You are encouraged to bring your own reusable bucket/bag, gloves, and water bottle to help reduce plastic waste. If you happen to forget, SOLVE will provide bags and gloves. Please keep dogs on a leash and steer clear of roped off  Snowy Plover nesting areas.

Don’t forget about the small stuff! The most commonly found items of trash found on Oregon beaches are tiny bits of plastic and cigarette butts, which can be harmful to shore birds and marine life. Bring an old colander to sift the sand for these items. If you find any hazardous material, please alert your Beach Captain, Sheila Nolan at 503-577-7735 or senolan@gmail.com.

Remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water. Keep your distance from marine mammals, and never turn your back on the ocean!