Meetings for the Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore are typically held on the second Wednesday of every month from Noon until 2pm at the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce in Melfa.
Minutes from the last meeting, in July, can be found
here
.
Please join us for our next meeting at 12:00pm on this coming
Wednesday
Septermber 11
th.
All are welcome!
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News, Current Events, & Resources
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In addition to fuel, food, water, animal feed, medical supplies, etc., we also need to prepare our property. With Hurricane season upon us and Dorian on the way with some windy and wet conditions, please secure or bring inside outdoor items. Don't forget trash cans, recycling bins, grills, toys, and potted plats. Keep them from becoming dangerous flying objects and from becoming litter, marine debris, and sources of water contamination! Do so around your business, neighborhood, and for friends/family/neighbors that may be unable to do so themselves.
More tips from NOAA
here.
Take care everyone!
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A message from NOAA about how trash can get into the ocean even from hundreds of miles away. Short, effective video for educating children and adults alike!
Reported by NC's The News & Observer.
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Also,
OneNOAA online Science Seminars
are free and sometimes litter/recycling related. For example, September 19th at noon Dr. Kieran D. Cox of the University of Victoria presents
Human Consumption of Microplastics: An Initial Estimate
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September 21st
, we're participating in the
International Ocean Conservancy's Coastal Cleanup
using the
Operation Our Clean Roads
program! We'll be meeting
at 9am at Morley's Wharf
in Northampton County and tackling trash along the public access property, Morley's Wharf Rd, and if you're inclined - by boat! Bring your skiff, kayak, or canoe and clean up along the scenic shoreline of
Occohannock Creek
! We'll wrap things up by noon in time to go grab a well earned lunch!
Also mark your calendars for a tentative clean up November 9th near Wachapreague in preparation for the Annual Redneck Romp!
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Please email with questions, suggestions for dates, when you're available to help, and locations for other future cleanups!
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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!
"
We are looking for a new Treasurer, Litter Survey Coordinator, and soon a Vice President.
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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.
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Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore | (757) 824-0608 | wastewatchers.esva@gmail.com| www.wastewatchers.esva.net
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