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Clean a beach for the International Coastal Cleanup (Whatcom Water Week)

As part of Whatcom Water Week (September 11th-19th), take part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (Bellingham) with RE Sources, Ocean Conservancy, Northwest Straits Surfrider, Marine Life Center, and Whatcom Marine Resources Committee for a socially distanced beach cleanup! Supplies provided, and the first 50 people to attend will get a free ICC cleanup t-shirt! […]

First beach cleanup of 2022 at Maritime Heritage Park

Maritime Heritage Park 500 W Holly St, Bellingham, United States

The solution to pollution is a New Year's resolution... to attend our regular beach cleanups!  To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, RE Sources hosts beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members.  […]

February monthly beach cleanup at I&J Waterway

I & J Waterway 1000 Hilton Ave, Bellingham, WA

Our February cleanup theme is ❤️ Your Oceans! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, RE Sources hosts beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members. Join us on Valentine's Day, February 14th […]

March monthly cleanup at Locust Beach

Locust Beach 3199 Locust Ave, Bellingham, WA, United States

Our March cleanup theme is World Water Day, celebrated every year an annual United Nations Observance on March 22 started in 1993 to celebrate water and raise awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water. To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, RE Sources and Surfrider Foundation hosts beach cleanups — as well […]

Beach cleanup for Orca Month + World Oceans Day

Semiahmoo Park 9261 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine

RSVP (suggested) Every June is Orca Month. If you've ever been awed by one of these incredible cetaceans, help keep their habitat (and the beaches we love to visit) clean! Join us on Wednesday, June 8th from 4–6 p.m. at Semiahmoo Park (9261 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine. Here's a map). Bagels will be provided by The […]

Walking tour of Blaine Waterfront contaminated cleanup sites

218 McMillan Ave, Blaine 218 McMillan Ave, Blaine, WA, United States

Get familiar with the cleanup and redevelopment process at two sites along Blaine's waterfront! These two sites, Sea K Fish and Westman Marine, have sediment contaminated with toxic substances from past industrial operations such as boat maintenance, petroleum storage, and fish oil processing. You can learn about — and have a say in — how the […]

Beach cleanup @ Cherry Point

Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United States

Fourth of July celebrations often leave a lot of trash on beaches — join us for a cleanup on Wednesday, July 5th from 10am to 12pm near the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve (4601 Gulf Rd, Ferndale).  Bagels will be provided by The Bagelry, and Kombucha Town will provide beverages! We provide cleanup supplies, on a […]