Plastic Ocean Project

2019 Hope Spot and Pokemon Go Cleanups

Join us, Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue, and Niantic Playmob as we cleanup coastlines around the world while playing Pokemon Go and spread awareness about Hope Spots!

Hope Spots are special places that are critical to the health of the ocean — Earth’s blue heart. Many hope spots are found in places that are vulnerable to human activities, including offshore drilling, overfishing AND plastic pollution.

Buy your Hope Spot Protector
t-shirt in time for Earth Day!

A portion of the proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to supporting large offshore and onshore cleanups on Earth Day AND Hope Spot outreach! OR donate to the cause below!
(Click the link to order)

501c3 status

This Earth Day, YOU can help protect these critical areas

Play Pokemon Go while doing a cleanup. Sign up for any or all locations listed below! Click Here (Be sure to scroll down to the search button)
Donate! Help us raise funds to hold an offshore cleanup in Hope Spot: Hatteras or buy a Hope Spot Protector t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds goes to funding these cleanups!
Spread the word! Share on social media and share with friend and family. Help us recruit volunteers to help cleanup!
Join the fun! On Earth Day, participate in a cleanup near you and help protect our Hope Spots.
Learn more! Learn more about Hope Spot: Hatteras and other Hope Spots around the world.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier, Wilmington Cleanup Site

Join us for a cleanup at Wrightsville Beach (Access 18, meet at Johnnie Mercer's Pier) on April 22 from 5:30 pm-7pm.

This cleanup is sponsored by the Plastic Ocean Project and ILM Student Living.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

Ontario Beach Park, Rochester, NY Cleanup

Join us for a cleanup at Ontario Beach Park in Rochester, NY on April 28th from 10am-1pm. Volunteers will meet at Portside Pavilion.

This cleanup is sponsored by the Genesee Valley UCC, Plastic Lakes Project and the Plastic Ocean Project.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

Radio Island, Morehead City Onshore Cleanup Site

Join us for a cleanup along side the Gallants Channel water front. Radio Island (156 Radio Island Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516) on April 27th.
Volunteers can park on site. Be prepared with sturdy closed toed shoes and pants. Insect repellent, sunscreen and a water bottle are encouraged!

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

This cleanup is sponsored by the Plastic Ocean Project, Carteret Big Sweep, and Crystal Coast Waterkeepers.

Crystal Lake, Newburgh, NY

CAJoin us April 20th 10am to 1pm. Crystal Lake—Newburgh’s newly restored natural treasure.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

Wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty, including long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and a hat. Also bring gloves if you have them, plenty of water and a snack. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

QUESTIONS OR TO RSVP? Contact Scenic Hudson Parks Event and Community Project Manager Anthony Coneski: aconeski@scenichudson.org, 845-473-4440, ext. 273.

Cancelled due to weather

Centre Island Beach, NY

Join us for a cleanup Centre Island Beach, NY on April 20th from 2-4pm. Volunteers will meet at the pavilion. Please sign in with Frank and Tricia.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

Sultan, WA Cleanup Site

Join us for a cleanup Osprey Park and surrounding parks in Sultan, WA on April 27th from 12-4pm. Volunteers will meet at Sultan Skatepark 101 Main St, Sultan WA.

AREAS OF CLEANUP:
Osprey Park: 801 Main St, Sultan WA 98294
Riverside Park: 101 Main St, Sultan WA 98294
Sportsmans Park: directly across the Sultan River in relation to Riverside Park.

Volunteers will need to fill out and participate in a volunteer application provided by the City of Sultan.

This cleanup is sponsored by Sky Valley Pokemoner's, the City of Sultan and the Plastic Ocean Project.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

Inshore Fishing4Plastic Cleanup

Contact Larry Baldwin
larryb@crystalcoastwaterkeeper.org if interested in our Inshore boat cleanups. Locations of interest are:

Phillips Island (Newport River) (New Port River) (by power boat from the MHC Boat Ramp)
Wetlands near Beaufort airport (by kayak from the MHC Boat Ramp)
Wetlands on north Radio Island (by kayak from the MHC Boat Ramp)
Sugarloaf Island (by kayak and/or power boat from the MHC Boat Ramp)
Morehead City Waterfront (by power boat from the MHC Boat Ramp)
Money Island (Atlantic Beach) (by power boat from the MHC Boat Ramp)
Cedar Hammock (Atlantic Beach) (by power boat from the MHC Boat Ramp)

Wilmington, NC Cleanup Site

Join us for a cleanup in Wilmington. Meet at the corner of N. MacMillian and Park Ave. on April 27th from 9am-12pm. Parking on the stretch of grass on Park Ave. Glove, bags and a vehicle to haul collected trash will be provided.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.

This cleanup is sponsored by the Plastic Ocean Project and the Sierra Club Wilmington.

Beaufort, NC Fishing4Plastic Events

Looking for 2 more volunteers to go offshore April 13th from 7am to 3pm. Please contact bonnie@plasticoceanproject.org if interested. Donations appreciated to offset fuel expense.

Weather permitting, we will go offshore with Procastinator Charters. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Volunteer to go offshore fishing4plastic April 27 7am to 3pm. Please contact bonnie@plasticoceanproject.org if interested. Donations appreciate to offset fuel expense. Weather permitting, we will fill 4 spots on Captain Dan Varner's 32' custom built fishing boat.
Depending on interest we will increase the number of boats.

Play Pokemon Go at the cleanup - click here to login (or sign up) and find this location to sign in.