March 2021 GreenNews

March 2021

Your Monthly GreenNews

Next (Virtual) Meeting: March 10, 2021

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Agenda to be presented at time of the meeting.

In following COVID-19 guidelines, this meeting and future meetings will be held virtually, until it is safe to meet in person again.

Members, Potential Members, Public Attendees...

Prior to the meeting, please email Jessica Steelman if you would like to schedule a time for a test-run to ensure you are able to easily access the virtual platform and attend the meeting.

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News, Current Events, & Resources

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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.

February 24, 2021

Marine debris is widely recognized as a threat to coastal and marine wildlife. In the Northeastern United States, however, the severity and magnitude of the impacts of marine debris on birds has not been well evaluated. With this in mind, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, which has regulatory responsibility for all listed bird species in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Endangered Species Act, aimed to conduct research to better understand the effects of marine debris on birds.

Read the full post on NOAA's Marine Debris Blog

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

Visit LitterFreeVA.org for More Information!

Click HERE to learn more about the VPPPN!

Have an idea for an area that needs attention? It's time to plan the Operation Our Clean Roads events for spring 2020. Get in touch so we can help you organize a fun and rewarding clean up day in your neck of the woods!

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!"

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