SAS Project: Great American Cleanup in Georgia
This page profiles an individual project associated with the Trash Free Waters South Atlantic Strategy (SAS). For additional information about this effort, or to get involved, please reach out to the project contact identified below.
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Key Information
Project Title: Great American Cleanup in Georgia
SAS Goal: Goal 1: Encourage the use of best practices to reduce downstream litter accumulation.
SAS Action: 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5
Project Status: Active
Project Timeline: November 2022 - June 2023
Project Location: Communities throughout Georgia
Funding Amount: $100,000
Funding Sources: Corporate sponsors
Project Contact
Name: Meagan Whitehead
Title: Program & Affiliate Support Manager
Affiliation: Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation
Email: meagan.whitehead@kgbf.org
Detailed Project Information
Description: During the Great American Cleanup in Georgia, you will find communities across the state engaging in cleanup efforts (including waterway, trails, parks, and roadways), recycling drives, educational workshops, and beautification events. We strive to actively engage volunteers, local businesses, and civic leaders in improving Georgia's environment by providing supplies and resources to GAC event organizers.
Project Partners: Not specified.
Current Project Outcomes: Number of volunteers engaged; miles of trails, shoreline, parks, and streets improved; pounds of litter and recyclables collected
Long-Term Project Outcomes: Increased community engagement; lifelong environmental advocates
Associated Links:
- Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation: The Greatest American Cleanup