Education
Educating the public is vital for a cleaner future.
Not only is it our mission to educate our community members, but we also seek to engage and empower residents to become actively involved in litter prevention, waste reduction, increased recycling, and community beautification. Our Education Specialist is available year round to come to your organization to speak on those topics. She has presented to a handful of local clubs, chambers, schools, children’s groups, city officials, and community foundations.
We seek to cultivate lifelong environmental stewards from a young age. Hands-on activities are available for younger school-age children as well as immersive programs for middle and high school students.
To request a presentation for your organization, group, community, or school, click here.
Face the Facts!
-According to the 2020 Litter Study conducted by Keep America Beautiful, there is roughly 50 billion pieces of litter along US roadways and waterways, which equates to 152 pieces per citizen. Access the full study here.
-Cigarette butt litter is down 70% since 2009, but still remains the most littered item.
-Last year, the average Lee County home produced 2,200 pounds of waste, 560 pounds of recycled materials, and 360 pounds of horticulture debris.
-In 2022, Keep Lee County Beautiful engaged over 4,000 volunteers who removed over 78,000 pounds of litter from our community’s road and waterways.
Youth Environmental Leadership
Keep Lee County Beautiful is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 KLCB Youth Environmental Leadership program. This is a unique opportunity for high school students across the county to participate in a service-learning and leadership development program. Members will contribute to and inform KLCB on programs while acting as ambassadors and leaders for youth service at their schools and in their communities.
One upperclassman and one underclassman will be eligible from each school with qualifying applicants. Criteria for selection will include, but not be limited to: teacher recommendation, writing ability, leadership skills demonstrated, ability to commit time to serve on council, and focus area distribution. To apply, click here.
