Category Archives: Press Release
Boat Recovered from Kahana Bay Shoreline Could Be Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES News Release NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR WILLIAM J. AILA JR CHAIRPERSON … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii, Press Release
Washington Marine Debris Task Force Holding Public Meetings on Tsunami Debris Response Plan
The Washington State Marine Debris Task Force is holding community meetings in Ocean Shores and Long Beach to answer questions and gather feedback about the state plan for responding to marine debris from the tragic March 11, 2011, Japan tsunami that may cross the Pacific Ocean and reach Washington beaches. Continue reading
Washington Crew Removing Marine Debris from Willapa Bay Beaches
DNR crew removing marine debris from Willapa Bay beaches OLYMPIA, Washington – This week, a Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) work crew began cleaning up accumulated marine debris that washed ashore on Willapa Bay beaches this summer. The 4-member … Continue reading
Posted in Press Release, Washington State
Hawaii Works with Federal Partners to Monitor and Respond to Reports of Possible Tsunami Debris
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources NEWS RELEASE Hawaii Works with Federal Partners to Monitor and Respond to Reports of Possible Tsunami Debris Contingency plans being prepared to intercept floating dock and handle before it reaches land … Continue reading
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Japan’s financial contribution to help remove tsunami debris
*The following release was issued by the office of State of Washington Governor Chris Gregoire on Friday, September 28, 2012. The official release may be found here.* OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the following statement, thanking the nation of … Continue reading
Posted in Press Release, Washington State
