The Ocean Conservancy’s quest for a plastic-free Hawaii continues Sept. 21 on the North Shore, Windward and Leeward coasts.<\/p>\n
The group’s 28th International Coastal Cleanup Day, in partnership with Kokua Hawaii Foundation and others, will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kaena Point (Mokuleia route), James Campbell Wildlife Refuge, Kailua area beaches and at Ma’ili Beach Park. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. at the first three.<\/p>\n
Last year, Ocean Conservancy and its partners mobilized a half-million volunteers, who picked up 10 million pounds of trash worldwide.<\/p>\n
Participants should bring sun protection, refillable water bottles and gloves. Buckets, colanders and reusable rubbish bags also are helpful.<\/p>\n
To reach Kaena Point, take H-2 to Kaukonahua Road, to Farrington Highway past Waialua and go about one mile past Camp Erdman until you reach the parking lot.<\/p>\n
The wildlife refuge is at mile marker 15 on the makai side of Kamehameha Highway, between Kahuku and Turtle Bay.<\/p>\n
Volunteers at the Kailua end of the island can check in at three sites: Kai Olena access in Lanikai, at Kailua Beach Park across from Buzz’s, or at Kalama Beach Park.<\/p>\n