Lessons from the Bay : Project Action Guide : Part 3: Projects

Restoring the Environment through Land Cleanups
 
 


Goals

  • To help students eliminate trash that can make land unsafe for people to live in or grow food on
     
  • To help students restore the natural habitat of plants and animals
     
  • To help students remove litter before it can pollute waterways
     
  • To give students the opportunity to help people take more pride in their community

Materials

  • Permission forms
     
  • Protective clothing (detailed in Developing a Plan of Action)
     
  • Large bags and/or other containers for trash and recyclable items
     
  • Rakes and shovels
     
  • Tarpaulin (not essential, but handy for dragging trash and debris)
     
  • Scales for weighing trash and recyclables
     
  • Pencils
     
  • Notepad
     
  • Camera (ideally a digital camera if a project Web page is anticipated)
     
  • Drinking water (and food, if snack or lunch is to be provided)
     
  • First aid kit
     
  • Vehicles for transporting trash containers


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Restoring the Environment through Land Cleanups” includes:
 · Directions
     · Developing a Plan of Action
     · Coordinating Cleanup Day
     · Conducting Follow-up
 · Resources for Land Cleanups

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