Metal Can/Shard Collection Process & Updates from meeting on 3/16

FOR ALL PARK POINTERS SCOURING THE BEACH FOR METAL SHARDS Since shortly after the beach nourishment project of 2020, variably sized metallic shards have been identified on the beach.  We know that wave and wind action has caused some of these shards to migrate south from the initial nourishment site.  We want to document how much is continuing to migrate and to what extent migration has occurred.  We also wish to document the presence of shards on the entire Minnesota Point because it appears that shards may have been introduced during beach nourishment on the south end of Minnesota Point in 2019 and possibly migrated north.
When cans & can shards are positively identified please do the following: take a picture, preferably with some sort of measuring device to  allow perspective, send a copy of the picture (in “large” or ”actual size” mode) to Gale Kerns (ggkerns@mac.com), and include the location of the finding, the date, and name of finder. Please put the cans/shards into a plastic bag and deliver them to Hamilton Smith’s home at  1620 Minnesota Ave, and place in the porch. Please label with date and location where collected. Gale will, initially, configure the information and send the results to the High Water and Erosion committee, The Park Point Community Club, the City of Duluth, and the US Army Corps of Engineers weekly. For those regular beach walkers, should you go for a period of time without finding shards, could you please advise Gale Kerns of that as well
The goal is to attempt to determine how much, how far, and how often the migration of cans and shards is taking place. The USACE will be implementing a system to remove the metal cans and shards from the beach and warning signs will be posted soon.

Thank You
The High Water and Erosion Committee and the PPCC

Events Canceled due to Pandemic Concerns, Constraints and Unknowns

• Park Point Rummage Sale 2021 Canceled
• Park Point Art Fair 2021 Canceled~ 50th PP Art Fair in 2022!
• Park Point Summer Youth Program 2021- Canceled- See you next year! Email parkpointcc@gmail.com if you would like to join the youth program and start planning for 2022

Looking for a Park Point Youth Program?

Check out Duluth Superior Sailing Association for sailing camps for kids aged 7-16 starting on July 12th, Call 218-260-0961 to register, www.sailingforall.org “The mission of the Duluth-Superior Sailing Association is to offer the joy of sailing to the entire Duluth-Superior community, regardless of skill level, physical capabilities, or financial means.”