Umpqua Dunes Beach Cleanup

Join SOLVE and our partners at the Umpqua Dunes from 10 AM – 1 PM! This event is part of the annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup and the International Coastal Cleanup, a world-wide effort to keep our beaches healthy. Dress for rain or shine and wear sturdy shoes.You are encouraged to bring your own reusable bucket/bag, gloves, and water bottle to help reduce plastic waste. If you happen to forget, SOLVE will provide bags and gloves. Don’t forget about the small stuff! The #1 items found on Oregon beaches are tiny bits of plastic and cigarette butts, which are harmful to shore birds and marine life. Bring an old colander to sift the sand for these items. Please remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water and marine mammals, and never turn your back on the ocean! If you find any hazardous material, please alert your Beach Captain. Meet at the Umpqua Beach parking lot #2. From 101 North, go 2 miles south of Reedsport to Winchester Bay. Take second turn-off on to Salmon Harbor Drive. From 101 South, drive to Winchester Bay. Take first turn-off on to Salmon Harbor Drive. Follow Salmon Harbor Drive and the SOLVE cleanup signs to Umpqua Beach #2 parking lot. Parking: Volunteers will not need to pay the day use fee. Please grab an envelope at the parking fee area, write "SOLVE Volunteer" in large letters on it, and place on the car dash. No need to place anything in the fee tube.