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Summer 2020 Volunteer Projects

Citizen Science in Eaglek
Sat, May 22
Whittier
May 22, 9:30 AM – Aug 31, 5:00 PM
Whittier, Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Hey kayakers, you might be able to get free transport to and from Eaglek if you’re willing to gather data on campsite conditions and visitor trends. Observations needed between May 22-August 31.
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Citizen Science in Bainbridge
Sat, May 22
Whittier
May 22, 9:30 AM – Aug 31, 5:00 PM
Whittier, Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Hey kayakers, you might be able to get free transport and from to Bainbridge if you’re willing to gather data on campsite conditions and visitor trends. Observations needed between May 22-August 31.
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Smitty's Cove Black Slug Removal
Sat, Aug 07
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Aug 07, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Volunteers are needed to help Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation and the US Forest Service remove invasive European black slugs from Whittier. Great volunteer opportunity for kids and families.
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Elrington Island Beach Clean-Up Waitlist
Fri, Jul 16
Elrington Island, Alaska, USA
Jul 16, 8:30 AM – Jul 18, 5:30 PM
Elrington Island, Alaska, USA
Currently, the spots are full for the Elrington Island Beach Clean-Up trip, but this is where you can get on the wait list in case something opens up!
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Elrington Island Beach Clean-Up (FULL)
Fri, Jul 16
Elrington Island
Jul 16, 8:30 AM – Jul 18, 5:00 PM
Elrington Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA
This is your chance to score a glass float or your next buoy swing! Join us for 3 days of beach clean-ups in the Elrington Island area of SW Prince William Sound.
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Shrode Lake Trail and Cabin Maintenance
Tue, Jul 13
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jul 13, 9:30 AM – Jul 16, 5:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Have fun. Get Dirty. Join us for 3 nights at the scenic Shrode Lake Cabin while helping the Chugach National Forest reopen a section of the Shrode Lake Trail between Cochrane Bay and Culross Passage.
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Blackstone Bay Campsite Hardening and Outhouse Construction
Sun, Jun 27
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jun 27, 9:30 PM – Jul 01, 5:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Put a positive and enduring mark on 17-Mile Beach in Blackstone Bay. Volunteers will work with Forest Service personnel to create hardened campsites, remove fallen trees, restore vegetation, and build an outhouse.
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Knight Island Beach Clean-Up (FULL)
Fri, Jun 25
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jun 25, 9:30 AM – Jun 27, 5:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Help us keep Prince William Sound healthy, clean and wild by removing marine debris from some of the most scenic and remote beaches in the Sound!
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Knight Island Beach Clean-Up Waitlist
Fri, Jun 25
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jun 25, 9:30 AM – Jun 27, 5:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Currently, the spots are full for the Knight Island Beach Clean-Up trip, but this is where you can get on the wait list in case something opens up!
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Invasive Dandelion Removal at Hobo Bay
Sat, Jun 19
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jun 19, 9:30 AM – Jun 22, 5:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Help preserve Prince William Sound's native vegetation by pulling invasive dandelions at the spectacular Hobo Bay campsite.
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Invasive Dandelion Removal at Hobo Bay
Wed, Jun 16
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jun 16, 9:30 AM – Jun 19, 5:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Help preserve Prince William Sound's native vegetation by pulling invasive dandelions at the spectacular Hobo Bay campsite.
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Whittier Head-of-the-Bay Clean Up
Sat, May 15
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
May 15, 11:00 AM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Let's give back to the Prince William Sound gateway community of Whittier. The head of the bay is a prime recreation spot that could use some love in the form of a COVID-safe community clean-up. Come join us!
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Elrington Island Beach Clean-Up
Fri, Aug 07
Elrington Island
Aug 07, 2020, 8:00 AM – Aug 09, 2020, 12:00 PM
Elrington Island, Elrington Island, Alaska, USA
This is your chance to score a glass float or your next buoy swing! Join us for 3 days of beach clean-ups in the Elrington Island area of SW Prince William Sound. Special precautions will be taken on this work project to protect against COVID-19.
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Shrode Lake Trail and Cabin Maintenance
Tue, Aug 04
SHRODE LAKE CABIN
Aug 04, 2020, 8:00 AM – Aug 07, 2020, 12:00 PM
SHRODE LAKE CABIN, Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Spend 3 nights at the Shrode Lake Cabin while helping the Chugach National Forest perform light to moderate trail and cabin maintenance. Special precautions will be taken on this work project to protect against COVID-19.
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Citizen Science in Culross Passage
Tue, Jul 28
Culross Passage
Jul 28, 2020, 7:00 PM
Culross Passage, Culross Passage, Alaska, USA
While you're out enjoying the Sound you can gather the data that helps the Forest Service understand conditions and trends in our favorite places. Observations needed between May 22-August 31.
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Smitty's Cove Black Slug Removal
Sat, Jul 25
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Jul 25, 2020, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Volunteers needed to help Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation and the US Forest Service remove invasive European black slugs from Whittier. Great volunteer opportunity for kids and families.
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Knight Island Beach Clean-Up
Fri, Jul 10
Knight Island
Jul 10, 2020, 7:00 AM – Jul 12, 2020, 6:00 PM
Knight Island, Knight Island, Alaska, USA
Help us keep Prince William Sound healthy, clean and wild by removing marine debris from some of the most scenic and remote beaches in the Sound! Special precautions will be taken on this work project to protect against COVID-19.
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Blackstone Bay Campsite Hardening and Trail Restoration
Tue, Jun 23
Blackstone Bay
Jun 23, 2020, 8:00 AM – Jun 27, 2020, 5:00 PM
Blackstone Bay, Blackstone Bay, Alaska, USA
Put a positive and enduring mark on 17-Mile Beach in Blackstone Bay. Volunteers will work with Forest Service personnel to create hardened campsites, remove fallen trees, and restore vegetation. Special precautions will be taken on this work project to protect against COVID-19.
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Note: All projects subject to change in response to COVID-19. Thank you for your patience, and stay healthy!

PWS Natural History Symposium

May 18, 2020 - 9am to 5pm

Second Annual PWS Natural History Symposium

Join the Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation for a free webinar event on May 18th, 9am to 5pm. We are taking the symposium online this year to explore Prince William Sound’s natural science, history, culture, land management and more. Originally conceived for guides, naturalists, and other educators the symposium is also popular with the general public.

Registration is required for this free event. For more information and to register for this event please visit: https://www.princewilliamsound.org/natural-history-symposium

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