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Day 41: Committing to a Cleaner Newbridge Enhancing Our Environment Through Robust Litter Management As the election nears with just 41 days left, I want to highlight the critical environmental initiatives that have been a cornerstone of my tenure. Keeping Newbridge clean and litter-free is not just about aesthetics—it’s about promoting community health and sustainability. Throughout my term, I've pushed for strict measures to address littering, which not only improve the visual appeal of our community but also protect our local ecosystems. These initiatives include: - Enforcing litter laws more rigorously. - Increasing fines and surveillance in litter-prone areas. - Engaging the community through educational campaigns about the impacts of littering. - Working closely with the probation services, environment section and area office to clean up areas promptly These steps have significantly reduced litter in Newbridge, making our town a cleaner, more inviting place to live, work, and visit. However, the journey does not end here. Continued effort and community engagement are essential to sustain and build on our progress. Join me in my commitment to maintaining the beauty and health of our environment. Your support enables us to push forward with effective solutions and innovate further in waste management. 🗳️ Vote Chris Pender for a pristine, proud Newbridge. #EnvironmentalCare #LitterFreeNewbridge #PenderForProgress #LE24 #SustainabilityInAction

With the New Year in full swing, you might think what have we got in place for the spring and summer dealing with marine litter in our towns and cities or marina's and harbours. One of the proven products used by a number of UK ports and councils is the Portbin tide, a product that will sit in a corner and can work 24/7 collecting marine litter. Why not get in contact with the Zwanny team to discuss the issue of marine litter and if needed we can come to you and discuss the Portbin tide options as there are a number of products in the range as we do offer solutions keeping your environment clean. #marinelitter #plasticpollution #cities #towns #council #environment

🌟 Celebrating Our WISE Officers! 🐾 Today, our dedicated Waste Investigation Support Enforcement (WISE) team issued 10 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for dog fouling offences. These unsung heroes work tirelessly to keep our streets clean and safe for everyone. Their commitment to enforcing waste legislation is truly commendable! 💪 Why this matters: 1️⃣ Cleaner Communities: Dog fouling is not just an eyesore, it's a public health concern. WISE officers help create cleaner, healthier neighborhoods. 2️⃣ Responsible Pet Ownership: By holding violators accountable, they encourage responsible pet ownership, which benefits all residents. 3️⃣ Environmental Impact: Dog waste can harm our environment. WISE officers play a vital role in protecting our surroundings. Let's take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our WISE officers. 🌆👏 #CommunityHeroes #CleanStreets #WISEOfficers #PublicService #ThankYou

It's amazing - 26 years of cleaning up the #rivers in the Roaring Fork Watershed! We couldn't do it without the thousands of volunteers who have participated in the last 26 years. If you're in the Roaring Fork Valley during #earthweek, why not recruit some friends and family members to help clean up a section of the Fryingpan, Roaring Fork or Crystal rivers? #Watersheds need spring cleaning, too! More information about the 26th annual Fryingpan & Beyond River Cleanup, including a link to register, can be found at https://lnkd.in/g-Hmvgwf. #explore #value #protect #rivercleanup

Colorado urgently needs to step up to safeguard wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the Supreme Court's decision last year. Of Colorado's wetlands protection bills, only HB 1379 gets the job done! Read more in this blog. #ProtectCOWaters #Protectourwaters #Water #Colorado #CleanWaterAct #protectcleanwater

Litterbugs are indeed a thorn in the side of every community. They pose significant health hazards and environmental risks. Litter eventually flows into parks, rivers and oceans, harming wildlife and disrupting ecosystems. Almost on a daily basis, we see litterbugs throwing rubbish discriminately: smokers fling cigarette buts out of car windows, and children discard sweet wrappers and other litter out of moving school buses. Recently the social media was flooded with pictures showing heaps of rubbish scattered on the side of the road near the Pahang-Kelantan border, presumably thrown by irresponsible motorists who do not want to keep the trash in their vehicles until they arrive home. Such an irresponsible act showed the lack of civic-mindedness and committing a blatant act of littering in public. Imposing fines alone will not work. And giving them discounts, as has been the practice previously, only exacerbates the problem. Fines are never a deterrent for the habitual litterbugs. Some do not even bother to pay the fines. For these litterbugs the best is to make them do community service like picking up the litter, cleaning the drains and sweeping public places in full view of the public. Shaming them in public is a form of deterrent. Now that the Housing and Local Government Ministry has ordered all local authorities to be strict in their enforcement against litterbugs, these local authorities should beef up their respective legislation and by-laws to provide for community service to be meted out against the litterbugs. Another important step will be to educate the young. Many children litter out of ignorance or habit rather than malice. They should be taught the importance of proper waste disposal and the consequences of littering. These could include school projects and as an adjunct to all other school activities. In the past, there have been anti-litter campaigns but they have not produced the desired results. We can take a cue from the Japanese. I have been told how patrons at fast food restaurants do not wait for the waiters to wipe and clean their tables after their meals. They do it themselves. Not littering has become part of Japanese culture. Most people there either take their rubbish home or dispose of it into bins—separate bins for paper, glass and plastics. While we can emulate the Japanese recycling methods, let us also review, reflect, and revise our habits for a safer and healthy community. Let us begin by embracing the simple yet powerful act of refraining from littering in all public places and taking the trash home. Make it a habit of keeping a small bin or container in our vehicles to keep any trash and dispose of it at appropriate places. #litter

The Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan does a good job of increasing protections for 300k currently undeveloped acres "By setting aside several hundred thousand acres to stay the way they are now, for wildlife, for the headwaters, for the different tributaries into the Arkansas River." Read more about the Plan, including where it could be improved, from our very own Alison at the link below! #MondayMotivation

Did you know? Fast-food packaging is the tenth most commonly found litter item in U.S. waterways. Along with needing to reduce littering, we need solutions in place in our waterways to protect wildlife and prevent trash from getting to our oceans. Learn how we're making a difference at stormwatersystems.com. #EcoFriendlyEating #ReduceLitter

Reducing encroaching juniper to restore grasslands not only revitalizes ecosystems but also plays a crucial role in promoting stormwater recharge. By restoring native grasslands, we increase the infiltration capacity of the soil, allowing rainwater to penetrate deeper into the ground. This process helps replenish groundwater reserves, enhances soil moisture levels, and reduces surface runoff during heavy rainfall events. As a result, restored grasslands act as natural sponges, effectively capturing and storing water, ultimately contributing to more sustainable water management practices and supporting healthier ecosystems. I appreciate BLM's efforts in this area!

How a ‘death trap’ for fish in California’s water system is limiting the pumping of supplies: BYRON, Calif. —  Giant pumps hum inside a warehouse-like building, pushing water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta into the California Aqueduct, where it travels more than 400 miles south to the taps of over half the state’s population. But lately the powerful motors at the Harvey O. Banks Pumping Plant have been running at reduced capacity, despite a second year of drought-busting snow and rain. The reason: So many threatened fish have died at the plant’s intake reservoir and pumps that it has triggered federal protections and forced the state to pump less water. The spike in fish deaths has angered environmentalists and fishing advocates, who argue the state draws too much water from the delta while failing to safeguard fish. Conversely, the reduced pumping has vexed Central Valley growers and water districts, who have complained that they need more water from the estuary and that deliveries are being unduly limited by regulatory constraints and outdated infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gu6zbMp6