The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will co-host the annual Washington Coast Cleanup on Earth Day.  

This year’s event is 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22 at nine state parks: Cape Disappointment, Fort Townsend, Fort Worden, Grayland Beach, Mystery Bay, Ocean City, Pacific Beach, Shine Tidelands, and Twin Harbors.  

In partnership with Washington CoastSavers, Washington State Parks puts on three beach cleanup volunteer events a year. Parks officials report that during the last three beach cleanups, 1,175 volunteers picked up over 61,380 pounds of trash off the  beaches. 

For the 2023 Washington Coast Cleanup, Washington State Parks is also working with Washington Surfrider and the Grassroots Garbage Gang to bring in volunteers to support this effort. 

On arrival, participants volunteering at a Washington state park in Jefferson County will check-in at one of these beach approaches:  

• Port Townsend Marine Science Center;

• Chimacum Corner Farmstand; and

• Shine Tidelands (due to the tides, the Shine Tidelands cleanup will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). 

Volunteers should dress for variable weather conditions, wear sturdy footwear, and pack a lunch with plenty of water. 

Upon check-in, participants will receive supplies to help them pick up debris; helpers are encouraged to bring reusable gloves. The check-in station also serves as the dumpster location for marine debris after collection. 

Visit CoastSavers.org to learn more about the Washington Coast Cleanup, view a list of all participating beaches, and pre-register for the event.   

A Discover Pass is not required for vehicle access on state-managed lands on April 22 in recognition of Earth Day.