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August 7th Stillaguamish River Cleanup...you're invited!
Join RE Sources, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, and the Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force for a River Cleanup on August 7th
It's the time of year that we all love to spend time on the water. Some of us love it so much that we party hard and forget to pick up our trash. But we don't want the trash to end up in Puget Sound, where it will float around for years, break down into small pieces, and enter our food chain. So join us for a half day of litter collection, and at the same time meet new friends, find cool plastic items, and have a great time! Here's a picture of the place we will begin the trash hunt:
Where: Blue Stilly Park on the Stillaguamish River near Arlington
Directions: Exit I-5 at exit 208. Go east on Hwy 208. Take the first left onto 27th Ave NE. Drive to its terminus (1/2 mile). We will have temporary Fish and Wildlife parking permits for everyone who attends. If you have a Fish and Wildlife Vehicle Use permit, bring it.
When: The event begins at 10:00 am. Come early to meet new friends, have a snack, and to view our brand new display about the hazards of marine plastics! Plan to keep helping until 1:00 pm or later.
Why: We all want to keep plastic and garbage out of the water. If you've never been to one of our cleanup events, it's time to try it--you'll be amazed at how much fun you have. Plan on pick-up activities to continue until noon, with a trivia contest and prizes for the most unusual found items!
What to bring: Prepare to get dirty, as trash collecting can be hazardous. The best stuff (fishing lures) are usually buried under logs and rocks. Dress for the weather - we suggest long pants, sturdy shoes, hats, gloves, sunscreen, and your re-usable water bottle. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable outside. If you have a plastic 5-gallon bucket, bring it. Buckets are great for sharp objects.
We will provide: Extra gloves, water, snacks, fascinating information and inspiration, trash dumpsters, recycle containers, and new friends!
Contacts:
Lee ([email protected]) or Matt ([email protected]).
About the North Sound Baykeeper
The North Sound Baykeeper is your local advocate for the protection and conservation of marine waters in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
The North Sound Baykeeper is a project of RE Sources, a local not-for-profit organization, dedicated to providing education about local environmental issues, assisting the public in identifying and solving local environmental problems, and to demonstrating environmentally viable business practices.
Events and Opportunities listings are provided to the interested community as a service of the North Sound Baykeeper.
The North Sound Baykeeper is funded by private giving dollars. To help support the North Sound Baykeeper project, send a check to North Sound Baykeeper, RE Sources, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225. Specify 'Baykeeper' in the subject line.
RE Sources North Sound Baykeeper website: www.re-sources.org/baykeeper.htm
RE Sources | 2309 Meridian Street | Bellingham | WA | 98225
August 7th Stillaguamish River Cleanup...you're invited!
Join RE Sources, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, and the Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force for a River Cleanup on August 7th
It's the time of year that we all love to spend time on the water. Some of us love it so much that we party hard and forget to pick up our trash. But we don't want the trash to end up in Puget Sound, where it will float around for years, break down into small pieces, and enter our food chain. So join us for a half day of litter collection, and at the same time meet new friends, find cool plastic items, and have a great time! Here's a picture of the place we will begin the trash hunt:
Where: Blue Stilly Park on the Stillaguamish River near Arlington
Directions: Exit I-5 at exit 208. Go east on Hwy 208. Take the first left onto 27th Ave NE. Drive to its terminus (1/2 mile). We will have temporary Fish and Wildlife parking permits for everyone who attends. If you have a Fish and Wildlife Vehicle Use permit, bring it.
When: The event begins at 10:00 am. Come early to meet new friends, have a snack, and to view our brand new display about the hazards of marine plastics! Plan to keep helping until 1:00 pm or later.
Why: We all want to keep plastic and garbage out of the water. If you've never been to one of our cleanup events, it's time to try it--you'll be amazed at how much fun you have. Plan on pick-up activities to continue until noon, with a trivia contest and prizes for the most unusual found items!
What to bring: Prepare to get dirty, as trash collecting can be hazardous. The best stuff (fishing lures) are usually buried under logs and rocks. Dress for the weather - we suggest long pants, sturdy shoes, hats, gloves, sunscreen, and your re-usable water bottle. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable outside. If you have a plastic 5-gallon bucket, bring it. Buckets are great for sharp objects.
We will provide: Extra gloves, water, snacks, fascinating information and inspiration, trash dumpsters, recycle containers, and new friends!
Contacts:
Lee ([email protected]) or Matt ([email protected]).
About the North Sound Baykeeper
The North Sound Baykeeper is your local advocate for the protection and conservation of marine waters in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
The North Sound Baykeeper is a project of RE Sources, a local not-for-profit organization, dedicated to providing education about local environmental issues, assisting the public in identifying and solving local environmental problems, and to demonstrating environmentally viable business practices.
Events and Opportunities listings are provided to the interested community as a service of the North Sound Baykeeper.
The North Sound Baykeeper is funded by private giving dollars. To help support the North Sound Baykeeper project, send a check to North Sound Baykeeper, RE Sources, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225. Specify 'Baykeeper' in the subject line.
RE Sources North Sound Baykeeper website: www.re-sources.org/baykeeper.htm
RE Sources | 2309 Meridian Street | Bellingham | WA | 98225
