June 2021 GreenNews

June 2021

Your Monthly GreenNews

Next Waste Watchers Meeting: Wednesday June 9, 2021

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Preceded by the GreenWorks Committee Meeting

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Sawmill Park Pavilion

24387 Joynes Neck Rd, Accomac

Waste Watchers June Agenda

Waste Watchers May Minutes

GreenWorks June Agenda

GreenWorks February Minutes

News, Current Events, & Resources

Don't forget to check out, like, post your trashy knowledge & share the Waste Watchers Facebook page at facebook.com/wastewatchersesva

You can always catch up on past GreenNews issues & Waste Watchers Meetings by visiting the GreenWorks Committee page on the A-NPDC website right here!

THIS SATURDAY!!!!!

Have an idea for an area that needs attention? Get help planning YOUR Operation Our Clean Roads event!

-OR-

Adopt a Highway (or road)!

Contact jsteelman@a-npdc.org

Make a Donation to the Special Olympics Bins!

What Type of Donations are Accepted?

Used textiles (clothes, curtains, towels, etc.), shoes, and books. Any condition - you can even donate that old shoe with the hole in it! The Special Olympics donation bins LOVE and ask for your "undesirable" items so they can repurpose them and keep helping our communities in addition to raising funds for the Special Olympics of Virginia.

May 20, 2021

The NOAA Marine Debris Program is pleased to share the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Action Plan. This document is the result of a collaborative effort between the Marine Debris Program and local, state, and federal governments, nonprofits, industry, and academic institutions, and represents a partner-led effort to guide marine debris actions in the Mid-Atlantic for the next five years.

Read the full post on NOAA's Marine Debris Blog

Marine Debris Program | Office of Response & Restoration | National Ocean Service | NOAA

Virginia Plastic Pollution Prevention Network April 20, 2021 Meeting: Earth Day

Waste Watchers Leadership Needed!

Please "look in your heart and see if you have a few hours a month to help out. And remember; people who are part of a group live longer, happier lives. Honest! Numerous studies have shown that to be true. So let us help you to live a better life by accepting a leadership role with us!"

Waste Watchers is currently seeking to fill the following position: Secretary

email wastewatchers.esva@gmail.com if interested!

This monthly e-newletter is made possible by the GreenWorks Committee, a collaboration between the Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore and the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission!

These mailings will announce upcoming meetings of the Waste Watchers and those of the GreenWorks Committee, as well as potential volunteer opportunities, related community events, and locally relevant news articles.

Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore | (757) 824-0608 | wastewatchers.esva@gmail.com| www.wastewatchersesva.org