Save The Bay and ORCA: International Coastal Cleanup - Fort Wetherill Cleanup with ORCA

WHAT: Save The Bay is joining forces with ORCA for the International Coastal Cleanup at Fort Wetherill! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference. We will divide into small teams to pick up trash and record what we find. The data will be included in the Ocean Conservancy's annual report on marine debris.

Please Join Us! volunteer.savebay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1288838

WHERE:  3 Fort Wetherill Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835. This address will get you to the park entrance. NOTE: Fort Wetherill is a huge park! In order to clean the whole shoreline, ORCA will be stationed at the first parking area; Save The Bay will be stationed at the RI Marine Fisheries building at the end of the park road. Continue along Fort Wetherill Rd, ignoring turn offs, until you get to the end of the road. See map for exact meeting site.

PREPARE:

• The data is what makes ICC special! Download the Clean Swell App so you can be ready to record what your group picks up. Paper data cards will be provided as well.
• Review our ICC QUICK TIPS document for detailed data collection instructions.
• Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!
• Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).
• Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.
• Plan time to shower and change afterward.
• Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.

Registration notes:

• Pre-registration is requested.
• Age requirements: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. See youth volunteering for more information.
• If the cleanup is full, join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.

Need documentation of service hours? We provide confirmation letters upon request! Just ask your cleanup leader at the end of the event.

Any questions or difficulty registering? Contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org. We want you on our team!