Community invited to Kapukaulua (Baldwin Beach) marine debris cleanup

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The University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program, the Maui Surfrider Foundation and partners invite the community to join an environmentally-focused gathering at Kapukaulua (Baldwin Beach) on June 5, in celebration of World Environment Day. Participants will be breaking into groups and sweeping the beach to remove marine debris.

There will also be opportunities to learn about the progress of dune restoration, coastal resilience efforts, and ongoing stewardship activities.

WHAT: World Ocean Day - Beach Cleanup

WHEN: Friday, June 5, 4-5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Baldwin Beach - meet by the main lot where the pavilion once stood

WHO: UH Sea Grant College Program and partners

Media coverage is invited and encouraged

Please bring your questions as well as your own mug, water, beach chair or blanket and sunscreen.

Learn more about the project online.

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Save the date for our next community event:

• October 24 - Two-Year Planting Celebration & Stewardship Showcase

All are welcome-come talk story, learn, and help care for this special space. Mahalo for supporting community-led restoration at Kapukaulua!

For questions or media inquiries, please contact:

Hawai'i Sea Grant media contact:

Cindy Knapman

Lead Communications Specialist

University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program

2525 Correa Road, HIG #231

Honolulu, HI 96822

(808) 956-7410

Maui-based Kapukaulua Dune Restoration Project contacts:

Tara Owens, University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program

Phone: (808) 463-3868

Email: [email protected]

Erin Derrington, EcoMD Services, Project Lead

Email: [email protected]