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Beach and Riverside Cleanup Final Report 2012

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Beach and Riverside Cleanup Sponsors page 2

Executive Summary page 3

Event Highlights page 4

Project Map page 5

Project Coordinators page 6

Photo Gallery page 8

Project Partners page 9

Publicity, Education & Evaluation page 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover photo: Portland, OR: Wells Fargo volunteers on the Willamette River

A Gunderson LLC employee removes a tire from McCarthy Creek.A G d LLC l i

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Presenting SponsorOregon Lottery Sustaining SponsorMetro

Major SponsorsAAA of Oregon Alaskan Brewing Co. & Columbia Distributing ChevronFred Meyer Pacifi c PowerPortland General Electric Wells Fargo

Media SponsorAM 620 KPOJ

Coordinating SponsorsLocal Coast Haulers Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Supporting SponsorsBank of AmericaClean Water Services IBMUnion Bank Foundation

Site SponsorTeva

Additional SupportCity of YachatsSOLVE Supporters

Disposal, hauling and recycling provided by:

CARTM RecyclingCentral Coast DisposalCity SanitaryCounty Transfer and RecyclingCurry Transfer and RecyclingDahl DisposalLane CountyLincoln CountyNustucca Valley Sanitary ServiceNorth Lincoln Sanitary ServiceSouthern Oregon SanitationThompson’s Sanitary ServiceTillamook County Western Oregon Waste

BEACH AND RIVERSIDE CLEANUP SPONSORS

Pacifi c Power runs the Tolovana check-in site for the second year.

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More than 4,400 volunteers turned out statewide on September 22nd to remove trash and improve watersheds as part of the SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery.

With SOLVE support, volunteers accomplished the following watershed improvements:• Planted 5,596 native plants • Removed 64,400 pounds of mixed waste from neighborhoods and

natural areas • Collected and recycled 69 tires • Removed invasive, non-native vegetation from 5 acres of land

There were many amazing volunteers working to keep Oregon beautiful. Tom and Sue Morisette’s love of the beach has motivated them to attend SOLVE Beach Cleanups for 24 years. In Netarts, a father-daughter team of SCUBA divers found several derelict crab pots. In Southern Oregon, volunteers cleaned an impressive 60 miles of the Rogue River by boat and on foot.

Part of the Beach and Riverside Cleanup fun is uncovering unique items including a baby stroller, a pile of shoes and giant tractor tires. Florence volunteers at the Siltcoos Outlet found a buried cooler that was fi lled with food and a receipt from 2008. Father Christmas was discovered in Corvallis and donated as a prize to the people’s choice for best volunteer that day.

While litter, illegal dumps, and marine debris continue to impact Oregon, the thousands of volunteers that participated in the Beach and Riverside Cleanup prove that together, we make a big difference. For 28 years, SOLVE volunteers, sponsors and partners have created an effective, ongoing way to improve the environment and cultivate a legacy of stewardship.

However, this year marks a new chapter in uniting Oregonians in community engagement and volunteerism. Earlier this summer, a 66 foot dock from the Great East Asian earthquake and subsequent tsunami landed on our shores - signaling the beginning of an increased fl ow of marine debris. In light of the potential increase in debris from Japan, SOLVE partnered with dozens of Japan-related organizations from throughout Oregon and SW Washington. More than 150 volunteers from those groups scoured the beaches for debris while cultural ambassadors were available to identify and interpret any cultural items that might have originated from the tragic natural disaster in Japan.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Girl Scout Troop 4004 from Gresham volunteers at Fort Stevens State Park in Warrenton, OR

Tom and Sue Morisette at Fort Stevens State Park. The Morisettes have been volunteering at SOLVE

beach cleanups for 24 years.

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Cherish the Chetco

Volunteers in Brookings had a full day of work and fun on September 22nd. Volunteer activities ranged from fl oating trash removal to English ivy pulling to snorkel surveys. After working, volunteers were joined by an additional 100 people for the River Fair, a fun, hands-on watershed education event.

Wells Fargo Comes Out in Force!

Wells Fargo employees, family and friends accounted for an astounding 10% of all Beach and Riverside Cleanup volunteers. The 488 volunteers dug in at 13 projects in 11 different communities.

Manzanita: A Model for Recycling

Thanks to CARTM Recycling, a non-profi t dedicated to re-thinking waste, the absolute minimum amount waste goes into landfi lls in Manzanita. Dedicated employees sort through every bag of debris collected in Manzanita during SOLVE beach cleanups and sort it for recycling, re-use, and if necessary, waste destined for the landfi ll. Thanks to their efforts, less than half of the debris collected enters the waste stream!

A Plethora of Large Items

Volunteers at McCarthy Creek in Portland removed a dish washer and 10 tires in addition to clearing 1.25 acres of invasive plants. In Creswell, three tires, a box spring and a barbecue grill were found. Volunteers in Beaverton were surprised to remove siding from an entire house and 10 sections of fencing.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTSThat’s a Lot of Nails!

The week before the Beach and Riverside Cleanup, State Park Rangers used magnets to remove 800 pounds of nails from Nye Beach in Newport. Volunteers continued the effort and removed an additional 250 pounds of nails from the same beach on September 22.

International Coastal Cleanup

The SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup is held in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. In 2011, nearly 600,000 volunteers pitched in to collect over 9 million pounds of trash worldwide. Cigarette butts, caps/lids and plastic beverage bottles were the top three items found.

A CARTM Recycling employee sets up the recycling station in Manzanita and waits for the sorting to begin! Photo by Craig Filip

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PROJECT MAP

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Th e success of each project depends on well-organized Zone Captains for beach cleanups and Event Coordinators for cleanups and restoration projects on inland waterways. Th ese are the volunteer leaders who, with support and technical assistance from SOLVE, identify community needs for projects, act as team leaders, contact local garbage haulers, help recruit and supervise volunteers, encourage the community to participate, order project materials, oversee the work and ensure the safety of volunteers. We couldn’t do it without them!

PROJECT COORDINATORS

Dane Osis (second from the left) serving his 12th year as Zone Captain.

Zone Captains

Zone 1 Dane Osis

Zone 2 Coral Cook and Jenee Pearce-Mushen

Zone 3 Shelley Parker and Dixie Sexton

Zone 4 Denise Lofman, John Anderson,

Travis Korbe, and Travis Sisco

Zone 5 Scott Duncan

Zone 6 Mark Saelens

Zone 7 Vince Pappalardo

Zone 8 Doug Sestrich

Zone 9 Trisha Wymore

Zone 10 Shane Gill

Zone 11 Stephanie Miller

Zone 12 Chris Bryers

Zone 13 Greg Ryder

Zone 14 Angela Stewart

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Site: Coordinator(s):Hedges Creek Wetland Victoria Eggleston, Jennifer WilsonJeff erson Elementary School Scott BurressJewett Elementary School Kim ElmerKendall Farms Steve McGettiganLower Deschutes, Maupin Dawna Justice-NorthMcCarthy Creek Carolyn Lindberg, Kammy Kern-KarotMary S. Young State Park David MunozMill Pond Park Melyssa GraeperMilo McIver State Park Mark ShawNecanicum Drive - 1st to 12th Melyssa GraeperNehalem Bay State Park Peter WalczakNoble Woods Park Scott Crowell, Bruce HessOrchard Park Scott CrowellPony Creek - Pony Slough to Merritt Lake Dam Eric CloughPopcorn Swale Preserve Teresa FernandezPowers Marine Park David HillRogue River - William Jess Dam to Takilma Park Peter MazziniRooster Rock State Park Glenn LittrellSalix Park Melissa Marcum, Heather DurhamSandy River - Dabney State Park to Lewis and Clark State Park Russ SumidaSeaside Turnaround Julia BellTh omas Creek Desiree DavenhillTolovana Wayside Sarah Edmonds, Lisa HarkinsUmpqua River - Roseburg Area Nancy Geyer, Bridget LoobyVera Katz Eastbank Esplanade Quintin BauerWallace Marine Park Tibby LarsonWest Hayden Island Lisa TimmermanWilderness Park - West Linn Rob WaibelWillamette River - South Waterfront District Jim LukeWoahink Lake Day Use Area Amber TuckerYaquina River - Mouth to Idaho Point Lisa Kellenberger

EVENT COORDINATORS OF CLEANUP AND RESTORATION SITES

Site: Coordinator(s):Agate Meadow Lisa MulcahyAlfred Loeb State Park Ann VileisisAlton Baker Park Erin LambBaltimore Woods Marissa Dorais“Th e Barn,” Bandon City Park Michelle HamptonBeaver Creek - Area 5 Danica ClesceriBeaver Creek Boat Ramp Brian FowlerBig River Campground Carl JansenBluff s Park Melissa Marcum, Liz FastenowBonneville Lock and Dam Tim DarlandBowman Park Heather SlocumBroughton Beach Resa AllenBuffi ngton Park Jim BillingsCarter Creek Amanda GeeCathedral Park Anisha ScanlonCedar Mill Creek - Forest Heights Susan Weedall, Jennifer Callaghan,

Cindy Moomaw-Nerf, Emilie BlevinsCharleston Marina RV Park Deborah RuddChenowith Elementary School Stacey HolemanChinook Winds Casino Resort Billie Jo WillsCloverdale State Park Boat Ramp Maggie DrewsCollins Beach - Sauvie Island Don ZirbelCouncil Creek - Ryland Park Stephen KennettDibblee Point Lori BakerDorman Pond Chas Hundley, Sharon HundleyFanno Creek - Grant Ave Carla StaedterFort Rock Grange Jana KittredgeFowler Middle School Sue ManningFox Creek Bob BurnhamGales Creek at Roderick Rd April OlbrichGarden Home Recreation Center Melissa MarcumGoat Island Galen Schmitt, Basma MohammadGranada Park Melissa Marcum, Ian Gilbert-GhormleyHamby Park Scott CrowellHawthorne Park Rebecca Slosberg

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The Mueller family volunteers for the fi rst time at a SOLVE beach cleanup.

Wells Fargo volunteers help plant 1,300 native plants at Baltimore Woods in Portland.

Bowman Park volunteers in Albany cleared 50 square

feet of ivy and collected 1,200 pounds of trash.

A Wells Fargo family scours the beach in Seaside.Photo © Beth Price Photography Members of Shokookai and students from Portland

State University volunteer at Sunset Beach.

PHOTO GALLERY

Volunteers reduce their carbon footprint by taking the Streetcar to their cleanup sites on the South Waterfront in Portland.A

Volunteers reduce their carbon footprint by taking theStreetcar to th i l

i Alb ny cleared 50 square

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Thank you for all your support! We attribute the success of the event to the generosity of our sponsors, partners, volunteers, property owners / managers and in-kind donors - your contribution makes this event possible.

Albany Options High SchoolBear Creek Watershed Education PartnersBenson High SchoolBluestone and HockleyBoy Scouts of AmericaCalapooia Middle School LeadershipCanoe Association of AmericaCape Arago Audubon SocietyCharleston Community Enhancement Corp.Chinook Winds Casino & Convention CenterChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCity of AlbanyCity of BandonCity of Corvallis Parks & RecreationCity of Salem Parks & RecreationCity of TigardCity of TualatinCoast Fork Willamette Watershed CouncilCub ScoutsEnvironmental Law CaucusFirst Tech Credit UnionForest Heights Homeowner’s AssociationFort Rock Grange #758Fowler Middle SchoolFred MeyerFriends of Baltimore WoodsFriends of Dibblee PointFriends of Fox CreekGeorgia Pacifi cGirl Scouts of the USAGundersonHeavenly DonutsHillsboro Parks & Recreation

Holiday Inn ExpressHouser Dune PatrolIntelInternational Port of Coos BayJapan-America Society of OregonJeff erson Elementary SchoolJewett Elementary SchoolLinn/Benton County Master GardenerMacy’sMaupin Area Chamber of CommerceMetro Regional Parks and GreenspacesMidCoast Watersheds CouncilMuslim Educational TrustNative American Rehabilitation CenterTh e Nature ConservancyNeah-Kah-Nie School DistrictNearby NatureNecanicum Watershed CouncilNorth Lincoln County Solid Waste DistrictNorth Wasco School District #21NW Steelheaders-Sandy River ChapterOregon Clothing-Optional Beach AllianceOregon Parks and Recreation DepartmentOregon State UniversityOregon ZooPacifi c Alarm SystemsPacifi CorpPartnership for Umpqua RiversPort of PortlandPort Orford Parks CommissionPortland Adventurers SocietyPortland Parks and Recreation - City NatureReedsport Rotary Club

REIRockaway Lions ClubSabin-Schellenberg Professional Training CenterSierra ClubSiletz Valley SchoolSolar WorldSouth Coast Watershed CouncilSouth Slough National Estuarine Research

ReserveSouth Waterfront DistrictSouthern Oregon Running EnthusiastTh e StandardStarbucksSurfrider FoundationTargetTh ompson’s Sanitary Service, Inc.ToyotaTrillium Creek Primary SchoolTualatin Hills Park & Recreation DistrictTualatin River Watershed CouncilUpper Deschutes River Natural Resources

CoalitionUpper Rogue Watershed CouncilUS Army Corps of Engineers-Portland DistrictUS Forest ServiceWashed AshoreWaverly Elementary SchoolWells FargoWest Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation

DistrictWest Salem High SchoolTh e Wetlands ConservancyYachats Trail Group

PROJECT PARTNERS, VOLUNTEER GROUPS & IN-KIND SUPPORTERS

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VOLUNTEER EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER EVALUATIONS

Post-event volunteer surveys were sent to event coordinators, and episodic volunteers to gather information about their experience. Results from these surveys will help SOLVE improve all of our future volunteer opportunities.

The Oregonian circulation: 259,931 Albany Democrat-Herald circulation: 14,092 The Daily Astorian circulation: 7,0001

TELEVISION, RADIO, WEB AND SOLVE PROMOTIONAL

The Beach and Riverside Cleanup received statewide and international media coverage to tell the local SOLVE stories. The following is a sampling of the many newspapers, publications, television and radio stations, and web-based media that ran stories, notices, and calendar items.

Radio: AM 620 KPOJ, 1190 KEX, Jefferson Public Radio, 1520 KGAL Television: Domestic stations KGW and KATU TV and Japanese stations NHK and Fuji TV.

Flyers: 14,500 fl yers highlighting the event and our sponsors were distributed across the state. Electronic fl yers were emailed to 5,750SOLVE volunteers. An editable fl yer including all sponsors was also provided to Event Coordinators to print and distribute.

Web: The Beach and Riverside Cleanup was picked up by multiple web-based media including visitors associations, Oregon Live, 211 Info, and others. The Beach and Riverside Cleanup web page provided opportunities for viewing program information and sponsor logos, and received 2,103 unique visitors in the months leading up to the cleanup.

E-Newsletter: The Beach and Riverside Cleanup was publicized in the SOLVE e-update which is distributed to 12,135 readers.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE

Site Signs: Signs were displayed at popular registration sites featuring a logo-clad thank you to all sponsors.

Publicity, Education and Evaluation

Pre-Event Education: Topical education web pages were developed and posted on the SOLVE website. Volunteers who registered online were also provided a link to the education web page.

Day-of-Event Education: Event Coordinators were encouraged to display on-site educational materials, as well as discuss how volunteer efforts improve a site in the short and long-term.

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Program Description

Every year in the spring and fall, thousands of volunteers clean the entire Oregon coastline of litter, returning the coast to its pristine condition for visitors and wildlife. In 2010, the fall cleanup expanded to include litter and invasive vegetation removal, planting native trees and shrubs, and monitoring and maintenance of watershed restoration activities along waterways across the state. Projects were coordinated by local organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals.

The first statewide beach cleanup in the nation was held in Oregon in 1984. Since then, annual beach cleanups have spread to 45 states and territories, as well as over 108 countries and sovereign territories.

Beach and Riverside Cleanup CoordinatorBriana Goodwin

SOLVE brings Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship through watershed restoration, litter cleanups, and K-12 environmental education.

You can support SOLVE programs and volunteers by donating at www.solv.org. Help us keep Oregon beautiful and make a contribution today!

As Oregon’s largest non-profit volunteer organization, SOLVE provides over 40,000 volunteer opportunities annually. SOLVE volunteers and projects benefit more than 185 communities throughout Oregon each year.

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