Thank you so much for participating in the 30 th annual Get the Drift and Bag It! cleanup initiative!

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1 Get the Drift and Bag It! Introduction Aloha, Thank you so much for participating in the 30 th annual Get the Drift and Bag It! cleanup initiative! We are so excited to have you on board! Included in this packet is everything that you need to conduct a successful cleanup. Social Media shenanigans.errr we mean, strategy! Right! Coordinator s Checklist Volunteer Sign-in Sheets Data Card Instructions Volunteer Data Cards Coordinator s Data Summary Card Please make sure to read through all the instructions before conducting your cleanup. It is important to participate in all methods suggested to assist in making this the most successful cleanup effort possible. Watch the process unfold! When you RSVP d to be a cleanup coordinator, we mapped the location of your cleanup in an effort to assess geospatial data on this cleanup effort and hopefully call attention to areas of need. As the campaign rolls along, watch with us as the number of cleanups increases. You can find this map located at Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!! Introduction Letter can also be found on our website:

2 Sea creatures count on ME! #litterfreeoceans

3 The need for cleaner oceans and shorelines is no laughing matter. By taking part in this cleanup campaign you are demonstrating that you mean business in tackling this issue and we greatly appreciate the initiative you are taking to be a part of the solution! In the spirit of creating awareness, we think it s healthy to still share a few good chuckles, giggles and snickers! Please enjoy dressing up, making fish lips, laughing and sharing your experience with the community by taking pictures and posting them on your Instagram with the #litterfreeoceans hashtag and/or tag us on Facebook. Thank you for helping raise awareness! See our seaworthy sillies to get the giggles flowing! Q. What s the difference between a guitar and a fish? A. You can t tuna fish. Q. What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant? A. Swimming trunks! Q. How do you make an octopus laugh? A. With ten-tickles! Q. Why do fish live in salt water? A. Because pepper makes them sneeze! Q. What washed up on very small beaches? A. Microwaves!

4 Get the Drift and Bag It! Coordinator s Checklist 1) Site Considerations Access/parking/permits: Make sure the area is safe and accessible with plenty of parking and contact County Parks to see if a permit is required Check in station: Volunteer can sign in (yellow sheets) and pick up data card distribution (blue sheets), trash bags, gloves and other supplies Trash drop off site: Have volunteers bring their trash to one location for disposal Check In Drop Off 2) Supplies Trash bags Gloves Trash grabbers Data cards & pens/pencils (see data card instruction on blue sheet) Scale (optional) First aid kit Water Pruners (to cut fish nets/line) Shovel (to dig up buried material) Wheelbarrow (to move heavy items/bags) 3) Volunteer Sign in: Please have each of your participants print (legibly) their name and number on the yellow Sign-In Sheets provided. Each participant will be entered into the Donor Prize Drawing and these sheets will serve as their raffle ticket. The drawings will take place and winners will be notified at the end of the campaign in October. This method of participant tracking ensures every participant has a fair chance at winning a prize and it also assists us in obtaining accurate information. This Coordinator s Checklist can also be found on our website:

5 Get the Drift and Bag It! Coordinator s Checklist 4) Safety Tips Wear gloves and close-toed shoes Wear safety vests or bright colors if parts of the cleanup are located along a roadway on other high traffic areas Don t overdo physical exertion stop and take a rest break and drink water Wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses Keep quick energy foods on hand Be aware of your surroundings and the potential hazards associated with them, such as traffic and hazardous tree branches Use the buddy system by working in teams of two or three to maximize safety Don t over-stuff trash bags Have a first aid kit on hand Find out how to contact your local Fish and Wildlife Service office in case you encounter any dead, entangled, or injured wildlife. For sharps, carefully put into a container with a lid, mark the container as biohazard and discard. For more information, please visit: 5) After Your Cleanup Encourage everyone to share their experience and pictures Say thanks by sending out an saying, Look what we did! Include how many people joined together and how many pounds of trash was collected. It s also fun to add some weird finds. MMN will also be sending a county-wide total to all of the coordinators at the end of the campaign that you can share end-of-the-campaign reporting. This Coordinator s Checklist can also be found on our website:

6 Get the Drift and Bag It! Sign In Sheet Coordinator s Name: Organization: Date: Location: By filling out this form, you accept that you are responsible for yourself and that you will hold Mālama Maui Nui harmless for any injuries that are incurred during this day s activities and that you consent to the release of any photos to used for the promotion of Mālama Maui Nui activities. Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: Signature*: Include me on volunteer updates: This Sign In Sheet can also be found on our website:

7 Get the Drift and Bag It! Data Card Instructions Data cards are vital to this campaign; every item collected is to be recorded. The information from your cleanup is directly used to facilitate understanding of solid waste management issues and their effects on our oceans. This in turn, influences the initiation and methodology of long-term solutions. Below are some suggestions to assist you in leading a smooth and successful cleanup and data collection effort. Thanks again for caring and taking the time and initiative to be part of the solution. Groups of 3-4 are best; (1-2) picking up trash, (1) holding trash bag, (1) recording data o Switch roles every 20 minutes so everyone has a turn in the various roles Allot 15 minutes at the end of the cleanup for groups to add their numbers on the data card Add up all of their data cards and enter information on coordinator summary card + + Return summary card to MMN one of three ways: o Drop it off at our office o a scanned copy to volunteer@cwdhawaii.org o Mail it: PO Box 757 Puunene HI, Data Card Instructions can also be found on our website:

8 VOLUNTEER OCEAN TRASH DATA FORM Ocean and waterway trash ranks as one of the most serious pollution problems choking our planet. Far more than an eyesore, a rising tide of marine debris threatens human health, wildlife, communities and economies around the world. The ocean faces many challenges, but trash should not be one of them. Ocean trash is entirely preventable, and data you collect are part of the solution. The International Coastal Cleanup is the world s largest volunteer effort on behalf of ocean and waterway health. HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: OCEAN TRASH INDEX REPORT 1 CLEAN UP TRASH & COLLECT DATA 3 PUBLISH RESULTS 2 ORGANIZE & ANALYZE DATA 4 REDUCE OUR IMPACT SITE INFORMATION: Cleanup Site Name: State or Province: Country: MOST UNUSUAL ITEM COLLECTED: Zone or County: Nearest Crossroad or Landmark: TYPE OF CLEANUP: NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WORKING ON THIS CARD: adults children (under 12) Land: Underwater: Watercraft: Please return this form to your area coordinator. If you are unable to do so, please mail or it to: Ocean Conservancy Attn: International Coastal Cleanup th Street, NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC cleanup@oceanconservancy.org Trash Free Seas: Be a Green Boater: Sponsors:

9 TRASH COLLECTED Citizen scientist: Pick up all trash and record all items you find below. No matter how small the items, the data you collect are important for Trash Free Seas. EXAMPLE: Plastic Bags: 8 Please DO NOT use words or check marks. Only numbers are useful data. MOST LIKELY TO FIND ITEMS: Cigarette Butts: Beverage Bottles (Plastic): Food Wrappers (candy, chips, etc.): Beverage Bottles (Glass): Take Out/Away Containers (Plastic): Beverage Cans: Take Out/Away Containers (Foam): Grocery Bags (Plastic): Bottle Caps (Plastic) Other Plastic Bags: Bottle Caps (Metal) Paper Bags: Lids (Plastic) : Cups & Plates (Paper): Straws/Stirrers: Forks, Knives, Spoons: FISHING GEAR: Cups & Plates (Plastic): Cups & Plates (Foam): PACKAGING MATERIALS: Fishing Buoys, Pots & Traps: 6-Pack Holders Fishing Net & Pieces: Other Plastic/Foam Packaging: Rope (1 yard/meter 1 piece): Other Plastic Bottles (oil, bleach, etc.): Fishing Line (1 yard/meter 1 piece): Strapping Bands: OTHER TRASH: Tobacco Packaging/Wrap: Appliances (refrigerators, washers, etc.): PERSONAL HYGIENE: Balloons: Condoms: Cigar Tips: Diapers: Cigarette Lighters: Syringes: Construction Materials: Tampons/Tampon Applicators: Fireworks: Tires: TINY TRASH LESS THAN 2.5CM: Foam Pieces Glass Pieces Plastic Pieces 2.5cm (actual size) DEAD/INJURED ANIMAL STATUS ENTANGLED TYPE OF ENTANGLEMENT ITEM Dead or Injured Yes or No ITEMS OF LOCAL CONCERN: CLEANUP SUMMARY (circle units) Number of Trash Bags Filled: Weight of Trash Collected: lbs/kgs Distance Cleaned: miles/km

10 COORDINATOR OCEAN TRASH DATA FORM DEAR CLEANUP COORDINATOR: Thank you for your hard work, dedication and valuable time spent for this important cause! We appreciate your commitment and passion for trash free seas. Before you complete this form, compile all data from the Volunteer Ocean Trash Data Form. For each item of trash, add the total number of pieces and enter this number in the Total box on the back of this data form. Numbers are the only valid form of data, so please DO NOT use words or check marks in the boxes next to ocean trash items. NAME: CLEANUP SITE DESCRIPTION Type of Environment (choose one): Saltwater (Ocean/Bay/Estuary) Freshwater (River/Stream/Lake) Inland (No Water Body Present) Mode of Data Collection (choose one): Land (beach, shoreline or inland) Underwater Watercraft (powerboat, sailboat, kayak or canoe) CLEANUP SITE LOCATION Cleanup Site Name (beach, park, etc.): State or Province: Country: Zone or County: Nearest Crossroad/Landmark CLEANUP SUMMARY Month: Day: Year: Total Weight of Trash Collected: lbs. or kgs. Total Number of Volunteers at this site: Adults: Total Number of Trash Bags Filled: Children: Estimated Distance Cleaned: ¼ ½ ¾ (circle one) Other: Distance Measured In: Miles or Kilometers (circle one) MOST UNUSUAL ITEM(S) COLLECTED: Please return this form along with all Data Forms to your State/Country Coordinator. State/Country Coordinators: Please submit Summary Data into the online Data Collection and Reporting Tool at If you are unable to contact your State or Country Coordinator, please mail or this form to: Ocean Conservancy Attn: International Coastal Cleanup th Street, NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC cleanup@oceanconservancy.org

11 TRASH COLLECTED Citizen scientist: Record the total number of items picked up by volunteers at the Cleanup site. The data you record are important for creating solutions for Trash Free Seas. Please DO NOT use words or check marks. Only numbers are useful data. 28 EXAMPLE Plastic Bags MOST LIKELY TO FIND ITEMS Cigarette Butts Beverage Bottles (Plastic) Food Wrappers (candy, chips, etc.) Beverage Bottles (Glass) Take Out/Away Containers (Plastic) Beverage Cans Take Out/Away Containers (Foam) Grocery Bags (Plastic) Bottle Caps (Plastic) Other Plastic Bags Bottle Caps (Metal) Paper Bags Lids (Plastic) Cups & Plates (Paper) Straws/Stirrers Cups & Plates (Plastic) Forks, Knives, Spoons Cups & Plates (Foam) FISHING GEAR: PACKAGING MATERIALS: Fishing Buoys, Pots & Traps 6-Pack Holders Fishing Net & Pieces Other Plastic/Foam Packaging Fishing Line (1 yard/meter 1 piece) Other Plastic Bottles (oil, bleach, etc.) Rope (1 yard/meter 1 piece) Strapping Bands OTHER TRASH: Tobacco Packaging/Wrap Appliances (refrigerators, washers, etc.) PERSONAL HYGIENE: Balloons Condoms Cigar Tips Diapers Cigarette Lighters Syringes Construction Materials Tampons/Tampon Applicators Fireworks Tires ITEMS OF LOCAL CONCERN: TINY TRASH LESS THAN 2.5CM: 1. Foam Pieces 2. Glass Pieces 3. Plastic Pieces DEAD/INJURED ANIMAL STATUS ENTANGLED TYPE OF ENTANGLEMENT ITEM Dead or Injured Dead or Injured Dead or Injured Yes or No Yes or No Yes or No Thank you for your valuable contributions to the Cleanup!