Those of us that live and work on or near Lake Martin—the only lake in Alabama to achieve Alabama Treasured Lake status—know how clean and unspoiled it is. But, we also know we have to be vigilant to keep it that way. Mark your calendars for the annual Celebrate Lake Martin cleanup Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8!
In its fifteenth year, the cleanup effort is spearheaded by Alabama Power's Renewing Our Rivers program, Lake Martin Resource Association, Advancd Disposal, the Boy Scouts and Russell Lands On Lake Martin. Even the Stephens Elementary School does their part through dozens of young students creating artwork specific to the campaign, one of which is chosen for the annual T-shirt design.
Friday, November 7
Dumpsters will be available at Kowaliga public boat launch, Wind Creek Park and the city boat ramp on Coley Creek Road.
Shoreline cleanup 8am–12pm
A limited number of boats will be available to transport volunteers. Departure point to be announced in next month’s Explorer.
Roadside cleanup 7:30am–12pm
Volunteers are invited to join Russell Lands employees for roadside cleaning from Ourtown to Kowaliga Bridge. Trash bags and a limited supply of pickers and gloves are available at the dumpster sites mentioned above. When completed, volunteers can deliver trash to any of the dumpster locations, register for prizes and receive a T-shirt.
Saturday, November 8
Dumpsters located at the locations above, plus downtown Alexander City
Shoreline cleanup 8am–12pm
Individual volunteers can work independently. Trash can be delivered to any of the dumpster sites. Register for prizes and receive a T-shirt.
Wind Creek Park 8am–12pm
Volunteers will report to the marina for assigned locations on shoreline and trails. Volunteers will deliver trash to dumpsters at the park, register for prizes and receive a T-shirt.
Downtown Alexander City 8am–12pm
Volunteers report to City Hall for supplies and assignments for areas to be cleaned. When completed, volunteers will deliver trash to dumpster locations above, plus downtown Alexander City, register for prizes and receive a T-shirt.
T-shirts will be available only to those picking up trash. Everyone will be urged to place recyclables in separate bags. Prizes will be announced in the next issue of Explorer. There are no restrictions on where volunteers can work, as long as they are in the Lake Martin community.
This is our time to help keep our lake and community beautiful. A few hours is all it takes. Thank you to all who love this place and come out to keep it clean!
10.2014
