The Ocean Legacy Foundation has completed a remote shoreline cleanup in Quatsino territory on northern Vancouver Island.
According to a social media post by the foundation, a Quatsino Guardian, two volunteers from West Coast Heli and a pilot helped remove 8,000 pounds of debris from the hard-to-reach coast.
Carina Ramirez, outreach and content coordinator at the foundation, said the professionalism and adaptability of volunteers were key to the effort’s success.
“The cleanup spanned two weekends and was carried out with the support of a dedicated team of highly trained volunteers,” Ramirez said. “The volume of debris collected, particularly the significant amount of Styrofoam along the coastline, highlights the ongoing challenges facing these remote shorelines. Throughout the operation, the team made careful, safety-focused decisions in response to changing seasonal conditions, ensuring the work was completed responsibly and effectively.”
Drivers with Fox’s Disposal also helped load bins with plastic waste.
The Ocean Legacy Foundation, based in Vancouver, is an internationally recognized non-profit specializing in plastic pollution response. The Quatsino cleanup was completed in late November.
