WSU COVID UPDATE:
Washington State University has adopted the Governor’s updated mask policy which is effective March 12, 2022. This policy eliminates the general masking requirement in both indoor and outdoor situations, unless specifically required for a particular location for health reasons (such as clinics). Also eliminated is the general requirement for social distancing among vaccinated individuals. WSU has extended the relaxation of the masking and distancing requirements to those employees who have exemptions from the vaccine requirement (for religious or medical reasons) and have approved accommodations at their workplace.
WSU Extension has therefore adopted the following:
Vaccination Requirements Continue
The vaccine mandate for WSU employees and volunteers remains in place. WSU employees and volunteers must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption with an accommodation on file to engage in work with WSU Extension.
Masking Policy Changes
WSU Extension has adopted the Governor’s mask policy effective March 12, 2022. This policy eliminates the general masking requirement in both indoor and outdoor situations, unless specifically required for a particular location such as health care settings and public transportation. This extends to individuals who have an approved accommodation based on a medical or religious exemption, who no longer are required to wear a mask as a condition of that accommodation.
Social Distancing Changes
WSU Extension applies the relaxation of social distancing requirements to those volunteers who are fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption with an accommodation (for religious or medical reasons) on file at their workplace or county office.
PLEASE NOTE – individual offices and locations may continue to require masking and/or distancing at the office level for all office programs in light of local risks and conditions
You don’t need to sign up ahead of time to attend any of these beach cleanups. But, if this is your first beach cleanup with us or you would like to be notified of changes or cancellations, please contact Stinger a couple of days in advance of the event.
- Open to all Adults, 18 or older
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and footwear for walking over sand, cobble, and driftwood
- Bags, gloves, and other equipment will be provided
- Schedule may change due to adverse weather conditions
- A one day volunteer park access pass is available for volunteers who do not have a Washington State Parks Discovery Pass
For more information or directions to a site, contact:
Sarah Bergquist
Community Litter Cleanup Program Coordinator
sarah.bergquist@wsu.edu
Office: (360) 639-6060
Group Cleanups
COMMUNITY LITTER CLEANUP PROGRAM
Let’s get together again!!
Beach Cleanup Schedule:
- March 25 – Double Bluff Beach: 1230 – 230 pm
- April 8 – canceled
- April 22 – Joseph Whidbey State Park: 1230 – 230 pm
- May 6 – canceled
- May 20 – Fort Casey State Park: 1 – 3 pm
Current Event:
April 22, Earth Day – Joseph Whidbey State Park: 1230 – 230 pm
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- Masks are no longer required for outside events. They are encouraged if you cannot keep 6 foot distance.
- A one-day volunteer park access pass is available for volunteers who do not have a Washington State Parks Discovery Pass.
- Only adults, 18 or older, may participate in these organized beach cleanups.
Community Litter Cleanup Program
sarah.bergquist@wsu.edu (360) 639-6060
