Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Mark Enders, Watershed Program Mannger; and Amy Niles, River Operations Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - menders@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Presentation on the City’s Adopt-A-Spot River Clean-Up Program and acknowledgement of program participants
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
In 2018 the City launched the Adopt-A-Spot River Clean-Up Program that provides an opportunity for residents, organizations and local businesses to adopt a location along a creek, river or other drainageway to keep free of litter by performing routine volunteer litter clean-ups. The City provides clean-up supplies such as trash bags, trash grabbers and gloves to participating entities. The program guidelines require participants to hold three clean-up events per year within their adopted location in addition to participating in the annual Dos Rios Watershed Clean-Up event. Participants are asked to submit online clean-up reports containing photos and volume of litter collected. The program currently has approximately 15 organizations enrolled, three of which completed the required program goals (3 clean-ups plus attendance at Dos Rios Clean-Up). These organizations include Trihydro Corporation, Rockin R River Rides and River City Advocacy & Counseling Center.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. To date, all clean-up supplies have been supported by surplus funds provided by sponsors of the Dos Rios Watershed Clean-Up event.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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