Clam Seeding
Beach
Watchers often participate in projects sponsored by Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). In 2012, Beach Watcher volunteers were asked to help augment the naturally occurring shellfish available
for recreational harvest by “seeding” selected beaches with juvenile clams and
oysters. There were two clam seeding opportunities in August 2012 – one at
Wolfe Property State Park and another at Point Whitney.
Creosote Removal Project
The many chemicals
in creosote leach into the environment where they cause harm to marine species.
Beach Watchers helped with a major effort in April 2012 to remove
creosote-treated wood debris from South Indian Island Park in East Jefferson
County. This project was sponsored by the Washington State Department of
Natural Resources (DNR).
Beach Watchers and Washington Conservation Corps volunteers gathered creosote contaminated scraps and identified the larger pieces for the final heavy-lifting by helicopter. At the end of the project, we had removed a total of 50 tons of debris!
Beach Watchers and Washington Conservation Corps volunteers gathered creosote contaminated scraps and identified the larger pieces for the final heavy-lifting by helicopter. At the end of the project, we had removed a total of 50 tons of debris!
