RICHLAND, Wash. – Earlier today, the Tapteal Greenway organized a community event on Bateman Island, inviting locals to participate in a trash pickup. Around 50 people gathered with trash bags and equipment to help clean the island. This event marked more than just a cleanup—it was a farewell to the island as public access on foot will soon be eliminated.

The pathway leading to Bateman Island will be completely removed in about a month, making it inaccessible by foot. The community came together to preserve the island one last time, picking up trash piece by piece.

Bateman Island has been a cherished spot for fishing, bird watching or simply enjoying nature. Soon, however, the public won't be able to walk there anymore.

"They're taking out the entire causeway," said Scott Woodward, bo

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