Yaquina Bay State Park Cleanup

Join this amazing beach cleanup event hosted by the Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation! Beaches are for everyone. And a clean beach is a happy beach. The more volunteers that we can get at this event, the bigger the impact we can make. This event is family friendly and open to volunteers of all ages. Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your work - tell everyone! We need dedicated volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. We hope to see you there!

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Meet at the overlook across from the lighthouse. There will be a Beach Captain present to register volunteers and hand out supplies.

Address: 699 SW Government St. Newport, OR 97365 | Map Link

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: Bags, gloves, and limited microplastic strainers will be provided

Restrooms: Public restrooms are located in the State Park

Parking: There is a parking lot at the State Park

Transit: Not available nearby

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Youth Volunteers: Volunteers 13 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.

Groups: If you are volunteering with multiple people for this event please register as a Team. See this short guide for how to register as a Team SOLVE | How-To-Guide (solveoregon.org).

Thank you to Thompson Sanitary Service and North Lincoln Sanitary Service for donating their waste hauling services for this event! And to Pelican Brewing for donating used grain bags for litter pickup!