[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This location was unfamiliar to us. Recently acquired by Friends of the Dunes, the property underwent significant effort to clear litter from this dune and wetland area. The main focus was on a specific spot, which turned out to be a nearly 2-mile trek! Although the distance was unexpected, our volunteers persevered until reaching the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another successful cleanup took place at Vigo after at least six months since our last visit. The spot was quite messy, with both abandoned and active camps spotted during our scouting mission the day before. Notably, there were numerous large abandoned camps and scattered garbage everywhere, hindering our Rhino side-by-side from accessing certain areas. Our...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Exciting Update on Cooper Gulch Park Following last Saturday's cleanup, Cooper Gulch Park is now in its best shape ever! Take some time to enjoy the park's improved appearance. During the cleanup, we encountered challenges in locating trash – we thoroughly searched every area, and most of the trash picked up on Saturday was traced back...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After a heavy rainstorm before the cleanup began, the sky cleared up by 8:45 am, and the rain paused throughout the 90-minute cleanup. Once we finished, the rain resumed. We are grateful to the weather gods for their timely cooperation. We collected a significant amount of trash at the Atterberry Park N’ Ride and behind Burger...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Successful Cleanup Day at Herrick Park'N'Ride and Eureka Waterfront Trail It was a lovely morning for a cleanup session! Our main focus was on the on and off ramps near the Herrick Exit. Another group headed towards the Eureka Waterfront Trail, where they found numerous abandoned camps. Due to the abundance of debris, we concentrated...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We had a fantastic turnout for our much-needed Adopt-A-Highway cleanup on Saturday, spanning from Eureka to Samoa, covering the three bridges and the islands in between, where a significant amount of litter accumulates. It is crucial to remove it before it reaches the bay and drifts into the ocean since over 80% of the bay...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What an eventful Saturday morning! It's unbelievable that 33 individuals woke up early on a cold day, saw hail and icy temperatures outside, and still decided to join the PacOut Green Team cleanup. People braved driving past accidents, some even traveling from Fortuna, just to be a part of today's cleanup. Despite the freezing start,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] During the cleanup, we collected a significant amount of discarded items left out in the open. Just like in previous McKinleyville cleanups, we continue to face challenges with the abundance of unattended "FREE" piles around town, which constitutes illegal dumping. Instead of leaving items exposed to the elements, consider donating them to second-hand shops or...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Samoa Beach Cleanup: A Successful and Grateful Event Overall, the cleanup was quite smooth. We managed to collect approximately 150 lbs of trash and completed our task before the rain began. A big thank you to all who joined us! Samoa Beach has been noticeably clean recently. Weight: 150 lbs (estimated weight) - Lots of little...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Community comes together to cleanup the Marsh: 4,000+ pounds of garbage removed from Arcata Marsh in 60 minutes! This past Saturday marked one of the messiest cleanups we have ever organized. Following a 60-minute cleanup session, we were all in need of a good shower, having filled up a 20-yard dumpster! Approximately 4,000 pounds of wet,...
