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Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities. Illegal Dump Survey Program The goal of the program is to better quantify the extent of the problem so we can begin addressing it through: Public policy Resource allocation Education Cleanup - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities.
Illegal Dump Survey ProgramThe goal of the program is to better quantify the extent of the
problem so we can begin addressing it through:
Public policy
Resource allocation
Education
Cleanup
Enforcement
Beautification and deterrents
Survey Findings
4,159 dumpsites with an estimated 14,500 tons of trash
78% of sites considered active
29% in or within 50’ of a waterway
15% of the sites contain 71% of the trash
Lover’s Leap, Lover’s Leap, Fayette CountyFayette County
Spruce Lane, Spruce Lane, Somerset CountySomerset County
Boots Hollow Road, Perry County
Successful cleanups depend on partnerships
Local haulers
Regional landfills
Municipal officials
DEP officials
Businesses and restaurants
Volunteers
Individual donors
Members
Supporters
…as well as a commitment to long-term stewardship.
Successful chapters/affiliates depend on partnerships
Recycling Coordinators
Solid Waste Authorities
Conservation Districts
Planning Commissions
Community Foundations
Businesses and restaurants
Regional environmental, watershed, trail,
sportsmen, etc organizations
Individual members, donors and supporters
Bristol Marsh, Bucks CountyBristol Marsh, Bucks County
Partnering at the state level is also CRITICAL
State and Federal Agencies
Nonprofit organizations
Private and Corporate Foundations
Industry Partners
Strong grassroots network
Individual donors, members,
and supporters
Great American Cleanup of PA
What does PACW measure?
10,981 tons
46,822 volunteers
393,697 tires
What would it take to meet our mission?
• Access to convenient and affordable trash disposal and recycling options for every resident in the Commonwealth.
• Comprehensive environmental education in our schools addressing the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources.
• Common message that inspires every citizen to protect our natural and built environments and to consume wisely and dispose of waste properly.
Strategic Alliance Task Force
PA CleanWays Board ResolutionWe commit to building a new organization.
– We are willing to merge- to let go of our separate organizational identities.
– We commit to work with any or all three other groups to do this.
– We will work to secure funding
At a point of complete design, including governance, we must formerly ratify and execute implementing documents.
Strategic Alliance Task Force Recommendations:
Chris Pautler, The Rensselaerville Institute Rensselaerville, New York
For Consideration –
Shared Values
Environment
+
Sustainability
Balanced Strengths
Professional
+
Citizens
Gain Time
Mission Achievement
29% dumpsites within 50’ of a waterway
Single Point of Contact
Must:
1. Advance mission
2. Be sustainable
3. Increase tools and resources for the network
What is best for Pennsylvania?
Important questions:
Yours, invitation open to ask.
Organizational leadership, staffing, marketing and branding, accounting and back office, travel, conferences, membership value, single governance structure…