Coastal Cleanup - Ozette, WA

Olympic is launching National Park Week 2026 with a coastal cleanup at Ozette, which also serves as our International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) day. We’re calling on volunteers to join us on the coast and help protect one of the park’s beautiful ecosystems. Your participation makes a meaningful difference—come be part of this impactful start to National Park Week!

Ozette Registration & Check-In is located at the Ozette Trailhead Parking Lot on Hoko Ozette Rd.

Event Description:

• Volunteers will participate in a beach cleanup event along northern coast of Olympic National Park.
• Event: Saturday, 8/22 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Volunteers will hike along beaches of varying difficulty to collect marine debris for disposal at designated dumpster sites. Hiking requirements range from moderate to difficult.
• Volunteers can assist with reporting the types of debris collected by uploading to the Clean Swell app or the Marine Debris Tracker

Volunteer Requirements:

• Any age may participate, but individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 
• All event volunteers, including minors, must have a volunteer agreement on file before the cleanup. Agreements will be provided for review and signature at the check-in. 
• All volunteers are required to check-in at the designated registration station. Volunteer service begins at the beach. 
• Volunteers are responsible for providing their own transportation to the check-in site and then to the beach cleanup site. 
• Participants should wear sturdy shoes and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for handling trash.
• Follow all safety instructions given at the registration station.
• Carry only the weight the volunteer is comfortable carrying.

Event Staff will Provide:

• Volunteer agreement for review and signature
• Disposable, medical-grade gloves, and trash bags (feel free to bring your own if you have a favorite pair of gloves!)
• Relevant safety information about current conditions, high tides, weather alerts, and hazardous marine debris.

Additional Event Information:

• Volunteers should be prepared to hike on uneven terrain for miles. Bending and stooping is required to collect debris.
• Volunteers will need to carry full trash bags or backpacks loaded with bulky trash, sometimes over steep terrain, rocky beaches, slippery rocks, large drift logs, slippery boardwalks, etc.
• Volunteers should NOT pick up any hazardous debris, such as toilet paper or human waste, or lift more than 40 lbs.

How to Sign Up:

• Complete this application and submit it by 8/14/2026
• Watch your email for additional information about the event.

Know before you go! Prior to any travel, please monitor area weather and road alerts. The event will be cancelled if inclement weather warnings have been issued, and forecasts predict area hazards.

For more information about Olympic National Park’s Coastal Area: Pacific Coast