shoreline cleanups
Keeping riverbanks and shorelines clear of trash and debris
What to Watch
Watch for whether the board or city staff assigns specific outreach tasks and whether there is any follow-up tied to the Rogers Street-area lot where much of the debris was found.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Environmental Advisory Board. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
The June 6 river cleanup pulled about 400 pounds of debris, with a big share coming from a lot near Rogers Street. The Environmental Advisory Board is now talking about how to get more volunteers next year—better timing, more publicity, and possibly a kayak-focused format.
Record
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The Environmental Advisory Board planned a community shoreline cleanup for April 25 with a May 2 rain date.
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People, Earth, Water (PEW) was set to assist from the water using kayaks and canoes.
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Team leads were assigned for three cleanup locations: Veterans Boat Launch (Kyle Kordell), Paddlers Park (Laura Prellwitz), and Washington Park (DeeAnna Laine).
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The board received an update on a June 6 river clean-up and emphasized promoting the event, with the city providing supplies including bags, grabbers, and gloves.
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Safety guidance for the June 6 river clean-up included strongly urging volunteers to stay out of the water.
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Volunteers collected about 400 pounds of debris during the June 6 river clean-up, much of it from a lot near Rogers Street, including fencing and battery casings.
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The board noted low turnout and discussed possible changes for next year, including avoiding conflicts with graduation, increasing publicity (including Green Bay TV/community calendars), and possibly limiting participation to kayaks or creating a friendly competition between the two rivers.
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