MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUP PROJECT
MARINE DEBRIS FORMS
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Merbok Legacy Marine Debris Cleanup Project
Kawerak received a three year grant to address debris with coordinated clean up efforts in the Bering Strait Region due to the impacts of Typhoon Merbok.
The Marine Debris Cleanup Project includes funding to address debris in ten communities.
Communities included: Nome in the Nuuk area/Safety sound; Golovin; (White Mountain Flats); Brevig Mission, Teller, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, St. Michael, Shishmaref, Stebbins and Elim).
Timeline
Project Year One, 2025: Focus on 2 communities – Nome: Safety Sound / Nuuk Area • White Mountain
Project Year Two, 2026: Focus on 4 communities
Project Year Three, 2027: Focus on remaining communities
Report Debris in Your Community
In order to do this we need your help! If you have been out and around regional communities, along the coast, in the sounds and waterways, etc. and have noticed any major debris (large items or many small items), let us know! Your information helps guide our clean up efforts. Use the link Marine Debris Report Form to submit your report.
Merbok Legacy Marine Debris Cleanup Project
Project Year One
Nome: Safety Sound / Nuuk Area
White Mountain
Marine Debris FACTS
The Merbok Legacy Marine Debris Cleanup Project
Kawerak received a three year grant to address debris with coordinated clean up efforts in the Bering Strait Region due to the impacts of Typhoon Merbok.
The Marine Debris Cleanup Project includes funding to address debris in ten communities.
Communities included: Nome in the Nook area/Safety sound; Golovin; (White Mountain Flats); Brevig Mission, Teller, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, St. Michael, Shishmaref, Stebbins and Elim).
Timeline
Project Year One, 2025: Focus on 2 communities – Nome: Safety Sound / Nuuk Area • White Mountain
Project Year Two, 2026: Focus on 4 communities
Project Year Three, 2027: Focus on remaining communities
Report Debris in Your Community
In order to do this we need your help! If you have been out and around regional communities, along the coast, in the sounds and waterways, etc. and have noticed any major debris (large items or many small items), let us know! Your information helps guide our clean up efforts. Use the link Marine Debris Report Form to submit your report.
Merbok Legacy Marine Debris Cleanup Project
Project Year One
Nome: Safety Sound / Nuuk Area
White Mountain
Marine Debris FACTS