SOLVE Gearhart Beach Cleanup
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Join SOLVE and the Gearhart Homeowners Association on Saturday, April 23rd for a beach cleanup from 10 AM – 12 PM!
Please sign up for the Gearhart Beach Cleanup via solveoregon.org
Saturday, April 23rd - 10a to 12p
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, Anne Mesch: ammesch@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!
