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Gull Cove

WHAT: Join the International Coastal Cleanup with Save The Bay! 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&nbsp;<a href="https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/annual-data-release/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ocean Conservancy's annual report</a> on marine debris. Please join us;&nbsp;<a href="https://volunteer.savebay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1309311" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SIGN UP!</a>
WHERE:&nbsp;Gull&nbsp;Cove Fishing Access area, Portsmouth, RI. This site has no precise&nbsp;address but you can search for&nbsp;Gull&nbsp;Cove, Portsmouth in your favorite navigation system to find it. The entrance is off Rt 24 N, shortly before the Sakonnet Bridge.&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/2eLf1yvoka29n6WW9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See map for exact location</a>.
PREPARE:
<ul><li>The data is what makes ICC special!&nbsp;<a href="https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/cleanswell/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Download the Clean Swell App</a>&nbsp;so you can be ready to record what your group picks up. Paper data cards will be provided as well.</li><li>Review our&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RREsBz5PToz2ox-99okl9bh94nI-DoI3RoRIMWOUfI4/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ICC QUICK TIPS document</a>&nbsp;for detailed data collection instructions.</li><li>Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!</li><li>Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).</li><li>Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.</li><li>Plan time to shower and change afterward.</li><li>Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.</li></ul>
Registration notes:
<ul><li>Pre-registration is requested.</li><li>Age requirements:&nbsp;Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently;&nbsp;Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. See&nbsp;<a href="https://volunteer.savebay.org/youth-volunteering/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youth volunteering</a>&nbsp;for more information.</li><li>If the cleanup is full, join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.</li></ul>
Need documentation of service hours?&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jlewis@savebay.org" target="_blank">jlewis@savebay.org</a>. We want you on our team!

Local Event: International Coastal Cleanup with Save The Bay

International Coastal Cleanup with Save The Bay

WHAT: Join the International Coastal Cleanup with Save The Bay! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and...

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