2019 International Coastal Cleanup - Washington, D.C.

RSVP for Washington, D.C.'s International Coastal Cleanup on Kingman Island on September 21, 2019!

**When using mapping software, navigate to Kingman And Heritage Islands Park**

Scientists estimate that more than 17 billion pounds (8 million metric tons) of plastic enters our ocean every year. Plastics in our ocean not only threaten marine life, but can also impact us. We depend on the ocean for the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. But you can help make a difference. Since the first International Coastal Cleanup, more than 15 million volunteers have collected nearly 315 million pounds of trash along our coastlines and waterways around the world. Last year, the Washington D.C. cleanup was a huge success, with 500 volunteers picking up 5,000 pounds of debris along the shores of the Anacostia! We can’t wait to do it again, joined this year by our local partner, the EU Delegation to the U.S. Will you come out on September 21st?

Download Clean Swell before the event! Day of, you can use our mobile app to track your impact. www.oceanconservancy.org/cleanswell

Event details:

Registration opens at 9:30am to volunteers at the entrance of Kingman and Heritage Islands. An International Coastal Cleanup tee shirt, breakfast snacks, coffee and drinking water will be available free of charge to volunteers when they arrive. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated! After a short speaking program, volunteers will pick up the provided gloves and trash bags from Ocean Conservancy staff and disperse across Kingman and Heritage Islands to collect and record trash items. After cleaning, volunteers meet back at the clearing to enjoy a free lunch.

Getting there:

If using google maps or a ride-share, we recommend using the address 575 Oklahoma Avenue NE as the destination. Across from the residential home located at 575 Oklahoma Avenue is Lot 6 of RFK Stadium. Volunteers can access the The Main Entrance Trail to Kingman Island via the parking lot. Please visit Kingman Island's website for a visual: www.KingmanIsland.org/maps-and-directions/. Capital Bikeshare, Blue-Orange-Silver Metro, and the H st Street Car all have stations nearby the trail entrance. We will have a shuttle bus running back and forth between the Stadium Armory metro station and the entrance from 9am to 1pm.

Registration and RSVP:

You do NOT need to print out your Eventbrite RSVP. An RSVP just helps us estimate the number of attendees coming to the cleanup. If you are a group or business attending the cleanup, please RSVP as normal on the Eventbrite page, accurately gauging the number of attendees you will bring.

What to bring:

We recommend that volunteers wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather! Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated at the cleanup. We will have water available on-site for refills. Make sure to check the forecast before heading out so you come prepared, but we will be cleaning rain or shine! We will have some sunscreen and bug spray on site, but we recommend applying before you arrive. We will have all the supplies you need to cleanup--grabbers, trash bags, gloves--but please feel free to bring your own.

We look forward to seeing you there!