Litter Clean-up at Escribano Point WMA

When: Saturday May 12, 2018

            Begin at 8am CST

            End around 12pm-1pm CST

Where: Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area

We will meet at Bayside Campground at 8am and will then head out to various parts of the WMA. The clean-up will end around 12pm with a “Party on the Point” where we can enjoy a local favorite beach on the bay, eat lunch, and tally up how much trash we collected! Firehouse Subs Navarre will be providing sandwiches for lunch.

Maps and directions will be sent to all those who are registered for the event. Escribano Point WMA is located off of 87, about halfway between Navarre and Milton. The GPS coordinates are 30.514092, -86.982673.

Walkers & Kayakers Needed!

This litter clean-up will take place both on the land and on the water. We need help from walkers to clean up an old access road that is no longer open to the public, but still holds litter from when it was open. We also need kayakers to help clean up the marshy shoreline of the WMA. Those wishing to kayak/canoe will need to provide their own boat, paddle, life jacket, etc.

Space is limited! Register now to join our clean-up efforts. If registration is full, you will be put on a waiting list.

Weather: We will be monitoring the forecast for Sunday and will be making a final call Saturday evening. If wind and water conditions are deemed unsafe for kayaking, we invite everyone to walk. If thunder or lightening are imminent, we have will have to postpone or cancel. Please ensure that the phone number used in the registration is the best way to reach you, and if not, please email Emily.hardin@myfwc.com with your preferred phone number.

Important Notes:

• When registering, please choose which "session" you would like to sign up for - walking or kayaking
• All kayakers will need to provide their own kayak and life jacket, and must wear a life jacket at all times
• Minors (<18 years of age) must be accompanied by an adult, and have signed permission from a legal parent or guardian
• Portable restrooms are available at the morning meeting spot, no other restrooms are available

What to bring/wear:

• Water, snacks
• Sunscreen, bugspray
• Closed-toed shoes, long pants and sleeves recommended (walkers especially)
• Life jacket if kayaking

Camping:

Interested in camping out the night before? We have reserved several primitive (no potable water or electricity) campsites in our Bayside Campground for volunteers of this event. If you would like to camp on Saturday, April 21^st, please email emily.hardin@myfwc.com and include the number of people and tents in your party. For more information on the campsite, visit our website  (please note – no alcohol is allowed on WMA property)