Well, our January Green Streets cleanup is in the bag... or Portland Recycling and Garbage roll carts to be exact.
Nine volunteers turned out to help clean about 15 bioswales in NE Portland. Big thanks to Michael, Shannon, Dane, Damion, Krista, Jonathan and Al! We collected 3 buckets full of debris from the bioswales we visited, and the sidewalks in between.
Interesting findings included: the insoles from a pair of shoes, a roofing shingle, and two packages of oreo cookies (empty unfortunately). There were lots of cigarette butts. Lots and lots of them. Pick them up people!
After cleaning things up, we headed back to home base, and chowed down on some delicious angelfood cake and strawberries. Come help at our next Green Streets cleanup, the second Tuesday in February for lots of fun, and of course, some delicious dessert!
For more information on the City of Portland's Green Streets Program, click here.
To volunteer next month, contact Surfrider Portland's Volunteer Coordinator Gregg by clicking here.
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As a founding member of the Newport, OR Chapter, Charlie has greatly advanced Surfrider's mission through ocean conservation as the Oregon Policy Manager. He’s led a critical role in ocean protection through strategic engagement of our Oregon chapter network in policy initiatives, grassroots campaigns, and community-based projects. With a BS in Marine Biology and as a member of the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council, Charlie’s ties to the ocean reach far and wide.