Volunteers needed for Lake Powell Cleanup Sept. 16, 2023
As part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the Lake Powell Community Alliance, Friends of Camp Helen State Park, Bay County Audubon, and St Andrew Bay Watch invite you to participate in a community effort to clean up Lake Powell.
Our little corner of the earth has a unique and precious resource - Lake Powell. Designated an Outstanding Florida Waterway in 1991, it is among the largest of the rare Coastal Dune Lakes that occur in only a few places worldwide. Lake Powell is known for its beauty, biodiversity, and exceptional recreational and educational opportunities. The Lake Powell Community Alliance (LPCA) is dedicated to protecting this natural resource.
Emily Ellis, LPCA Vice-Chairperson, said, “This is our eleventh year participating. We typically receive about 100 volunteers and have removed over 30,000 pounds of trash from Lake Powell and her watershed. Every year, we fill dumpsters provided to us by Bay County. We are proud to be part of this global effort. It’s a fun event for people of all ages who want to help maintain the lake's health.”
This is an excellent opportunity to unite our community for a common cause! Participants will be given a choice of areas to clean up with access by walking, wading, boating, or paddling. So, JOIN the TEAM / KEEP it CLEAN – SAFELY!
Sign-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Lake Powell Park [boat ramp behind Publix] or at Camp Helen State Park. The cleanup will last until noon. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 50 volunteers to register! Participate in a ‘Chance Drawing’ to win some very nice prizes!
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