Adopt-A-Spot as part of Watershed Awareness Month
July 12, 2010 by admin
July is Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month. Organized by the Dutchess Watershed Coalition, Dutchess WAM provides a great opportunity to get involved in local conservation efforts and learn about local history and environment. Residents and community members are invited to participate in the many events and activities being held throughout the month of July in various locations within the county. All events are aimed at increasing public awareness of watershed issues.
Of the many Dutchess WAM activities, the Adopt-a-Spot program stands out for its hands-on nature. Participants are asked to choose a location within one of the local watersheds and conduct a clean-up of the accumulated solid waste. Clean-up equipment, Dutchess WAM T-shirts and refreshments are provided free of charge by the organizers.
The following event description appears on the Dutchess WAM website:
Our watersheds are made up of more than just the creek – they include the parks, neighborhoods and street we live on. Clean up your spot in the watershed – all are invited to help make our watersheds a cleaner place to live.
To find out more or to schedule a clean-up (at any point during the month of July), contact Stephanie Cabey at Stephanie.Cabey1@marist.edu.
To see the full list of Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month events, visit http://dutchesswam.com/2010-events/