Join the East End Coastal Sweep

Image credit: Google Earth PEP East End Coastal Sweep

The Peconic Estuary Partnership (PEP) invites all who are concerned about marine debris to join the East End Coastal Sweep on Saturday, September 16.

In recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day, PEP is coordinating the event with conservation partners like The Nature Conservancy and NYS parks.

To see all the participating East End sites, visit the project’s Google Earth slideshow. Here are details of nearby events:

Mashomack Preserve, 9 to 11 AM
Please meet at the Visitor Center parking lot, where staff will organize a drive to the selected location. Register by email to mashomackpreserve@tnc.org.

Hither Hills State Park, starting at 9 AM
No fee for parking; no sign-up is required.
164 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk

Orient Beach State Park, 8 AM to 7 PM
Parking is usually $8 for the day; no sign-up is required.
40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient