News Release

Cape Hatteras National Seashore hosts series of weekly beach cleanup events in Rodanthe

Volunteer event sign at Outer Banks KOA Resort in Rodanthe.

National Park Service photo

News Release Date: March 7, 2022

Contact: Michael Barber, 252-270-5389

MANTEO, N.C. — For the next eight Wednesdays, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is partnering with the Outer Banks KOA Resort to hold beach cleanup events. Volunteers should pick up supplies between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at 25099 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe, N.C.

All volunteers are encouraged to wear thick soled footwear and bring leather gloves, hats, water, snacks and sunscreen. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

“We are grateful to the KOA in Rodanthe for their efforts to host these volunteer beach cleanup events and help to steward the beaches at America's first national seashore,” said National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac.

Individuals who plan to clean the beach outside the hours of the organized beach cleanup events, should place garbage bags and debris above the high tide line to ensure the items don’t get washed back into the ocean.

The series of Wednesday beach cleanup events begins March 9 and ends April 27. For additional information on volunteer opportunities at the Seashore, visit www.volunteer.gov or call 252-475-9042.