About this Event
Scientists estimate that 11 million metric tons of plastic enters our ocean every year on top of the estimated 200 million metric tons that currently circulate through our marine environments. These plastics not only threaten marine life, but can also impact us. We depend on the ocean for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Making a difference for our ocean is easy. The International Coastal Cleanup has brought together more than 18 million people from 150 countries and counting, to be part of the world’s largest volunteer effort to protect the ocean. Volunteers have collected over 380 million pounds of trash along our coastlines and waterways! Will you join us this year?
Ocean Conservancy’s 2024 Seattle International Coastal Cleanup event is on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Join us and Puget Soundkeeper at Alki Beach on Statue of Liberty Plaza to remove debris from the beach before it reaches the ocean. Breakfast snacks, lunch and supplies will be provided, including sun screen and bug spray. We recommend all volunteers wear closed-toe shoes!
Volunteers will recieve a free t-shirt and reusable water bottle (while supplies last).
Don’t forget the Data! The information collected about the trash removed incredibly valuable for finding long term solutions for trash free seas. Be a part of the solution: download our Clean Swell app before the cleanup to keep track of the trash you collect!
Register for this free event with Eventbrite. If you are able to sign the event waiver ahead of time, please scan the below QR code or follow this link to digitally sign it.
About Puget Soundkeeper
Since 1984, Puget Soundkeeper has been on the water every week, stopping pollution every day. For 40 years, their team of committed advocates, educators, clean water champions and environmental litigators have worked tirelessly with thousands of volunteers, members, supporters and community partners across the region with common purpose: clean water and a thriving Puget Sound.
Getting There
If you plan on driving or taking a rideshare option you can use "Statue of Liberty Plaza - Alki Beach" to get directions to the meeting spot.
Parking
If you plan to drive to the event, free parking is available alongside the park on a first come, first served basis. There are several additional parking lots around Alki Beach Park within a 5 minute walking distance. When you arrive, look for the Ocean Conservancy tent in the plaza. Staff members will be there to register volunteers on arrival.
Weather
We will keep you notified of the event's status via email if inclement weather seems probable. If it rains, we'll likely proceed, unless there is a chance of thunder and/or lightening. Make sure to check your email in the days leading up to the event for updates from us.
*Banner photo by Nativ Productions*
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Statue of Liberty Plaza - Seattle, Statue of Liberty Plaza - Seattle, Seattle, United States