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Beach Cleanup

Beach Cleanup

2022 Beach Cleanup Results

Despite very wet, cool weather, 90 dedicated volunteers participated in the annual Mayne Island Beach cleanup, held on Sunday, May 15th. A big thank you to all the beach cleaners, captains, and depot crew that came out on Sunday, and also thanks to those of you who have picked up Read more…

By Lisa Siddons, 8 monthsMay 29, 2022 ago
Beach Cleanup

Derelict Docks

This article provides a description of the ongoing problem of derelict docks, and a record of docks the community has been left to deal with in past years. Derelict docks have been a growing problem in the last few years, and we expect more docks will wash up on our Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 1 yearJanuary 26, 2022 ago
Beach Cleanup

2019 Beach Cleanup Results

The 2019 Annual Mayne Island Beach Cleanup on Sunday April 7th was a huge success thanks to the record number of community volunteers who contributed their time and resources. We had 137 volunteers participate, and together they removed 1,712 kg of human trash from shorelines around Mayne Island. In addition Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 4 yearsApril 11, 2019 ago
Nurdles that were painstakingly separated from bark bits, tree needles, and sand on Piggott Bay Beach
Beach Cleanup

Purging the Plastics at Piggott Bay Beach

Beachcombing has long been one of my favourite outdoor activities. Since I was a little kid I’ve enjoyed wandering along shorelines of all types, staring down at the ground or into the shallows to see what exciting treasures I can spot. From shiny spiraling sea snail shells scattered in sand, Read more…

By Kelly Fretwell, 4 yearsAugust 24, 2018 ago
Community volunteers stand with some of the debris removed from Mayne Island beaches in 2018
Beach Cleanup

2018 Beach Cleanup Results

2018 Beach Cleanup Another very successful beach cleanup was completed on April 22nd 2018 thanks to the hard work of 123 community volunteers. Nine different teams were active that day under the direction of their Beach Captains. As usual, this event was a success thanks to a great collaborative partnership Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 5 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
Community beach cleanup
Beach Cleanup

Piggott Bay Beach Cleanup

What the Float! A large section of a commercial dock washed up on Piggott Bay beach in the Spring of 2017.  The float was composed of huge blocks of styrofoam encased in thick concrete laced with rebar. This would be a tough nut to crack! The stryofoam was starting to Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 6 yearsAugust 1, 2017 ago
Beach Cleanup

Annual Beach Cleanup

Working with the Recycling Society The 2017 Mayne Island annual beach cleanup, sponsored by the Recycling Society and the Conservancy, returned to our beaches and coves on Sunday April 30th, the state of tide determining the 1 pm start. This popular event draws about 100 volunteers each year. They donate Read more…

By Alan Ryder, 6 yearsMay 26, 2017 ago
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