Lincoln City's Hands Across the Sand Looks to Form a Line Along 7 Miles of Oregon Coastline

Published 06/26/25 at 5:35 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Lincoln City, Oregon) - In a symbolic demonstration of environmental solidarity, Lincoln City residents and visitors will gather on July 5 at noon for “Hands Across the Sand,” a coordinated effort to form a human chain along the beach in support of marine ecosystem protection.

Organizers from Indivisible Lincoln City, along with local community members, aim to stretch the line from Roads End to Taft - spanning approximately seven miles of Oregon coastline. Participants are encouraged to arrive early, as the event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the human chain scheduled to form at noon.

Their objective is to hold the line for 15 minutes as a gesture of opposition to what they describe as “current anti-environmental policies.” A drone flyover will document the event, capturing aerial footage of the community’s unified stand.

Attendees are invited to arrive ahead of time to create messages in the sand or build sandcastles. Volunteers will be present to assist with logistics and help maintain the line during the drone pass.

While spokesperson Shar Walbaum did not specify what would happen if the beach is not fully connected, she emphasized the spirit behind the event.

The family-friendly event will be a great way to show support for the preservation of this place locals and visitors love, she said.

“The idea came to me a couple of months ago and I started working on it,” Walbaum told Oregon Coast Beach Connection. “Of course, it turned out it wasn't a new action and has been happening for years.”

She noted that the first Hands Across the Sand event she discovered dated back to 2010, in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

“But, there have been others since, all meant to show support for marine and fresh-water ecosystems,” she added. “So, not my idea. It really probably came to mind because of the 1986 Hands Across America event that raised funds and awareness of hunger—ancient history now.”

The event coincides with the city’s post–Fourth of July cleanup, and participants are encouraged to join SOLVE volunteers in restoring the beach following the holiday.

SOLVE host a variety coastal cleanups known as SOLVE Afterglow – Post-4th Cleanups, scheduled for July 5 and 6. These events mobilize volunteers to clear firework debris and trash that commonly accumulate on beaches. But it’s not just the shore: parks, neighborhoods, and riverbanks across the region are impacted too.

On the coastline, they're at Warrenton, Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City, Netarts and Hammond.

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