The Newport Chapter had a full and productive 2017! Check out our accomplishments below:
Beach Cleanups
- 20+ beach cleanup events
- 2 rapid response cleanups
- 700+ volunteers
- 8,000+ lbs of debris removed
Blue Water Task Force
- 206 samples analyzed at the Newport Lab
- 55 samples analyzed at Depoe Bay Lab
- 1200+ volunteer hours
Newport Seafood and Wine Festival
- 21 Volunteers
- 142 Volunteer Hours
- $3,200 Raised
9th Annual Otter Rock and Roll
- 47 youth competitors
- 20 sponsors
Youth Surf Camps
- 6 camps with Warm Current and Neighbors for Kids
2nd Annual Surf n'Stewardship Film Series
- 3 educational films
- 60+ attendees
Policy Work
- NOAA Marine Debris Action Plan
- Completion of rules and implementation of Submerged Land Enhancement Fund
- Ocean Policy Advisory Council Priorities: Marine debris and water quality
Here's to a fun and productive 2018!