April 2021 GreenNews

April 2021

Your Monthly GreenNews

Next Meeting: April 14, 2021

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Agenda to be presented at time of the meeting.

We are excited to announce our first ever OUTDOOR meeting at Sawmill Park, 24387 Joynes Neck Rd, Accomac

Members, Potential Members, Public Attendees...

Please BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair)

Should we run into potentially poor weather, an email will be sent by 4PM on April 13th announcing a virtual only meeting (using the same information as below.)

If you prefer to join virtually, please use the below information:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/7577872936?pwd=QTNJdmhCc3pWdVNUZ0ZWYnVJdWpWUT09

Meeting ID: 757 787 2936

Passcode: 7577872936

News, Current Events, & Resources

Don't forget to check out, like, post your trashy knowledge & share our 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!

We are in the planning phases of our Shore Clean The Bay Day & Great American Cleanup! Stay tuned for details!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Secretary Jessica Steelman

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.

While it may seem far from Virginia... Floridian and Caribbean waters are all connected to our Seaside & Bayside waters!

March 22, 2021

Florida and the Caribbean likely bring to mind vacations full of beautiful, sandy beaches, coral reefs teeming with life, swaying palm trees, and picturesque sunsets. But a deeper dive reveals the tragic impacts of marine debris to our local wildlife, our fishing and tourism economies, and the health of our waters. From Plastic Reduction Challenges and Ghost Trap Rodeos to big coastal cleanups and hurricane debris removals, our newest partners in the region have already risen to the challenge and are working hard to implement creative solutions to remove debris and prevent it at the source.

Read the full post on NOAA's Marine Debris Blog

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

Are you looking forward to Boating Season here on the Shore?! Don't forget to refresh yourself on Best Management Practices, such as Pumping, Not Dumping!

Have an idea for an area that needs attention? It's time to plan the Operation Our Clean Roads events for spring 2021. 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