Want to cruise Lake Union in a kayak for free and help clean it up at the same time? Try volunteering to join Puget Soundkeeper on their Kayak Patrols. This program was offline this spring due to Covid-19, but they are now back on the lake collecting debris. And holy guacamole, are they collecting! I went out on a perfectly glorious day at the end of July. Our team of 5 people collected 30 pounds of trash plus 2 bicycles. Of course, kayaks and bikes don’t mix so, the team returned on foot to collect the bikes.
I’ve joined the Kayak Patrol a couple of times over the last year. They paddle rain or shine. The Northwest Outdoor Center provides kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and skirts. Puget Soundkeeper brings bags, nets, trash grabbers, and gloves. All you have to do is dress for the weather and show up. They make this a really easy way to get involved and spend some time on the water!
On this day we paddled to the south end of the lake near the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and South Lake Union Park.
See anything special?
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So, what did we pick up?
Puget Soundkeeper has been protecting and cleaning up our waters since 1984. Check out their website to see all that they do. Look under the “Events” section for the upcoming schedule of Kayak Patrols, Boat Patrols, or other activities you can join.
Give it a try! Join a Kayak Patrol or other activity with Puget Soundkeeper.
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