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Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities.

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

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Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities.

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  1. Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities.

  2. 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 Enforcement Beautification and deterrents

  3. 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, Fayette County

  4. Spruce Lane, Somerset County

  5. Boots Hollow Road, Perry County

  6. Successful cleanups depend on partnerships Local haulers Regional landfills Municipal officials DEP officials Businesses and restaurants Volunteers Individual donors Members Supporters

  7. …as well as a commitment to long-term stewardship.

  8. 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 County

  9. 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

  10. What does PACW measure? 10,981 tons 46,822 volunteers 393,697 tires

  11. 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.

  12. Strategic Alliance Task Force

  13. PA CleanWays Board Resolution We 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.

  14. Strategic Alliance Task Force Recommendations: Chris Pautler, The Rensselaerville Institute Rensselaerville, New York

  15. For Consideration –

  16. Shared Values Environment + Sustainability

  17. Balanced Strengths Professional + Citizens

  18. Gain Time Mission Achievement 29% dumpsites within 50’ of a waterway

  19. Single Point of Contact

  20. Must: • Advance mission • Be sustainable • Increase tools and resources for the network

  21. What is best for Pennsylvania?

  22. Important questions: Yours, invitation open to ask. Organizational leadership, staffing, marketing and branding, accounting and back office, travel, conferences, membership value, single governance structure…

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