The biggest coastal cleanup of the year will take place this Saturday with the return of the annual Washington Coast Cleanup, coordinated by the CoastSavers group of over 1,400 volunteers.

Camping in the coastal campgrounds of Olympic National Park is free for volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights during beach cleanup. These campgrounds include Kalaloch, Mora and Ozette. Back-country camping fees are also waived for volunteers who choose to stay the night on one of the wilderness beaches of Olympic National Park.

Locally, there will be a barbecue for volunteers at Griffiths-Priday State Park in Copalis Beach, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, sponsored by the State Park Ranger Association, Grays Harbor Fire District #7, and Copalis Beach Food Bank. In Ocean Shores, check-in will be at the Chance a La Mer beach approach, between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday. Volunteers will receive supplies, basic information about the cleanup, and will fill out a State Parks volunteer timesheet. For more information, contact a park ranger at Ocean City State Park, (360) 289-3553.

To pre-register for the Coast Cleanup, visit www.coastsavers.org.

Washington CoastSavers is an alliance of partners and volunteers dedicated to keeping the state’s beaches clear of marine debris. Last year, the effort included at least 50 beaches during the Washington Coast Cleanup.

“Usually this effort is done on the Saturday closest to Earth Day,” said Jon Schmidt, CoastSavers coordinator. “But this year the tides are high on Earth Day morning, so we’re cleaning the beach the following Saturday.”

Gov. Jay Inslee declared Saturday, April 29, as Washington Coast Cleanup Day.

“The success of the effort to save our coast from marine debris depends on participation by volunteers from outdoor recreation groups, schools, service clubs and community organizations throughout Washington,” he said.