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Adopt a Spot volunteers set out to polish the Peninsula

Above: Group leader, Luke Gray, poses with volunteers from the Bangor Marine Corps Security Force Battalion before they spread out to collect litter on Clear Creek Road

It was a busy weekend of litter cleanups. Three diverse groups set out to tackle litter on Kitsap's beaches and roads this past weekend. The Women's Club of Seabeck, Sinclair Inlet Beach Cleanup and the Bangor Marine Corps Security Force Battalion devoted time to giving back to the community in their unique ways.

Bangor Marine Corps Security Force Battalion

On Friday, 36 incredible Marines and sailors in the?Adopt a Spot program spanned out on rural Clear Creek Road to show their appreciation to the community.?

Group leader, Petty Officer 1st Class Luke Gray, has facilitated three large cleanup events this year. His battalion concentrates on high traffic, rural roads, Lake Flora and Clear Creek Road.?

This time, volunteers pulled 35 bags of litter out of the nearby brush, beyond the pavement. Litter had become lodged in the the Right of Way and was not as noticeable to drivers passing by, but what an improvement for the vegetation and wildlife!

Sinclair Inlet? Saturday, Sinclair Inlet Cleanup group focused on litter along the shoreline. Groups met in two locations, Annapolis Dock and Lion's Field in Bremerton, to cleanup the litter that had accumulated along our water's edge.?Around 300 lbs. of debris was removed from the beach. Volunteers included City of Bremerton and South Kitsap High School staff, and community members.?The Clean Kitsap program?supplied volunteers with safety gear.

Above right: Volunteers on Sinclair Inlet (photo taken during 2019 cleanup). Below: Women's Club of Seabeck volunteers are excited to start Saturday's cleanup near Camp Union.

Women's Club of Seabeck

The Women's Club of Seabeck knows how to have fun together on their street sweeps. With 13 volunteers, they covered a five-mile stretch of road while enjoying time with one another. Cleaning up litter is just one great way these ladies connect with others in the community.?

The women of Seabeck have adopted the largest area in Seabeck to date. Covering nearly 11 miles of roadways, they break up the area to manage litter in different sections year-round.?

Great job men and women of Kitsap! How else can we thank our volunteers? Take a few simple steps to keep litter off the roads.?

Not Littering - Simple As...

Keep your car and our state tidy by throwing out your trash while you're here. All it takes is a bag! Carry the garbage with you until you reach the proper bin. Then, simply put it where it belongs.

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Litter is a big problem, but doing your part is easy

Can we count on you to keep our roadsides and waterways safe, healthy, and litter free?

A friendly talk sparks change

Live litter free and help others do the same. Make sure your friends and family know how to live litter free and help them make better choices. When we all look out for each other, it makes a big difference for our state.

According to 2021 research commissioned by Ecology, about 26% of litterers say they would be motivated to stop if ?a friend, family member, or passenger asked me to refrain.??People also identified not having a car trash bag as the top reason that they litter.

Fred Meyer offers litter bags

While supplies last, Fred Meyer is offering free litter bags at their customer service counters across the State. Don't worry if they're gone, you can easily purchase one online or other retail locations.

Want to get involved too?

Join a group and get to know your neighbors. Or maybe you'd like to start your own adoption? We'd love to have you and to support your efforts with supplies.