Waimea Bay Cleanup

10/4/2016

(We set up right in front of the life guard stand with a sign for our volunteers to find us with 808clean up supplies ready to be passed out!)

Before the climbing gym existed, Waimea bay was the first place I tried bouldering and the go to spot for bouldering, if not sport climbing at Mokule'ia. Waimea bay on the north shore is truly a magical place, not because of it's beauty, clear blue waters, occasional spinner dolphins visiting over the summers and the monstrous winter waves, but because of the people you meet. I've met many people and made many friends over the years climbing at Waimea bay. Your never alone even if showing up alone.

(We split up in two groups, one group headed in the direction in this picture and the other group in the opposite direction. It was great to see kids join us that morning.)

(BYU college student Alicia Tiffany was gracious enough to join us with our clean up before heading out for church.)

Like many other beaches and public parks on Oahu, Waimea bay gets high number of beach goers, tourist visits, and the occasional long term residents. With that said, trash tend to build up especially after a long 3-day weekend. Being a group dedication to giving back and already having started with the Silo, we want to keep the momentum moving forward, and with Labor day weekend just passing, Waimea bay seemed like an appropriate spot to do our next crag cleanup!

Fortunately for us, this cleanup, although a bigger area, wasn’t as big of a job as the Silo (our last cleanup). We also had twice, if not more the amount of volunteers, familiar and new, that came from all over the island to join us. We had a great turn out and was fortunate to have Le Jardin School climbing club join us thanks to word of mouth around local climbing gyms. It was a great day of cleaning, climbing, slack lining, swimming, and pulled pork sandwiches all around! Thanks to all our volunteers, we left that day with a cleaner beach, 350lbs less trash to be exact!

(Couple Sara Schneider and Ryan Grant smiling for the camera before heading out to collect some trash.)

Unfortunately we did a terrible job at capturing the day on camera. What we do have from that day aside from photos above will be in the following slide show. Hope you enjoyed this brief blog and our photos. Feel free to send us any feedback or suggestions for crags you want to us to tackle next!

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5/8/2023 01:48:40 am

I was thrilled to hear about your recent Waimea Bay cleanup effort. It's heartening to see individuals and organizations taking concrete steps towards protecting our planet's natural resources.

Your team's efforts to remove debris and garbage from Waimea Bay not only help to restore the area's beauty but also safeguard the marine life that calls it home. I applaud your dedication to environmental conservation and commend your commitment to creating a healthier ecosystem for all.

I hope that your efforts inspire others in the community to take similar action and raise awareness about the importance of keeping our oceans clean. By working together, we can make a significant impact on the health of our planet and preserve its natural wonders for future generations.

Thank you for all that you do, and I look forward to hearing about more of your efforts in the future.

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5/16/2023 03:13:55 am

I recently read your blog post about the Waimea Bay cleanup, and I wanted to commend you on your efforts. It's inspiring to see organizations like yours taking action to preserve and protect our natural environments.

Cleaning up Waimea Bay is not only important for the local ecosystem but also for the community and visitors who enjoy the area. By removing litter and debris, you're helping to restore the beauty of the bay and ensure its long-term sustainability.

I appreciate the dedication and hard work your team has put into organizing and executing the cleanup. It's through collaborative initiatives like this that we can make a positive impact on our planet. I hope that your efforts continue to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and encourage others to get involved.

Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the fantastic work!

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