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TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
Take Pride In America
News Release
For Information Contact: Take Pride In America, National Campaign HQ, Washington, D.C. 20240
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
CONTACT TRUDY HARLOW,
July 24, 1989
202/343-1726
NEW TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED WITH SURPRISE RESULTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. When Take Pride in America chose ALF as its
"spokesalien" for its new public service campaign to promote the
protection of public lands and volunteerism, it never anticipated
receiving 7,000 calls a day to its toll-free number.
The television commercial, which has been available only since June 1,
has already generated more than 100,000 telephone calls from children
aged 5-12, as well as adults. The calls have averaged up to 7,000 daily
from children wanting to help ALF "save the planet" and expressing a
desire to help. "In the 40-year history of the Ad Council, these results
are unprecedented," stated Elenore Hangley, Senior Vice President of
Campaign Administration for the Council.
The commercial was featured on Warner's bartersyndicated cable shows
during the after-school time period before it went into general
distribution. Four spots that ran during "Alvin and the Chipmunks"
generated 10,000 calls in the first week. The PSA also ran during
"Silverhawkes, "Thundercats," "Comic Strip" and "Gumby."
As a result, the Take Pride campaign has increased the number of
available information kits by an additional 100,000. The free kits
include information on volunteering to protect and preserve the public
lands, and a photograph of ALF.
"We are delighted," said Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan, Jr. "And
credit must be given to W.B. Doner and Company for their role,' he added,
referring to the volunteer advertising agency that created the campaign.
Take Pride in America is a national campaign to: increase awareness
of the need for wise use of the Nation's natural and cultural resources;
encourage an attitude of stewardship and responsibility toward publicly-
owned natural resources; and, promote volunteerism.
-more-
The campaign is a public/private partnership involving 48
participating States, two U.S. Territories, eleven federal agencies, and
many private sector organizations.
The Advertising Council, founded in 1942, is a private non-profit
organization that coordinates advertising campaigns for the public good.
Creative contributions from more than 30 major advertising agencies and
financial support from hundreds of corporations have fueled the Ad
Council's efforts to tackle such public problems as child abuse, drunk
driving, AIDS and drug abuse. In 1989, the Ad Council generated more
than $1.2 billion worth of media time and space to Council campaigns.
# # # # #
422 S. 73 terr.
Kaosas city Ks 66 111
Dear Friend:
May 16, 1989
I receved My "Take Pride in Ane ricu campaiyn
book- let a few MOATHS ago and that got me conserned
about our public land, Incase you're wode ring in am 11
yrsloid and 50 is My best friend Nan thanel Riley, We have
a club called "The Gluctia Club for wild life with stands
For "Gaint land accotation for Conservation to in terrion
planes America." The club motto is "Suve it" We Formed
aclub becouse we wanted to help same our poblic lands,
we helped buy cleaning up our creek in our buck
yard. After school we take trush out of our creek and Air
our neighbor Good,
sincerely,
(913)
Phillip mendenhall
Phillip Mende of hall
Whitman
Familiar
Quotations
A collection of passages, phrases and
proverbs traced to their sources in
ancient and modern literature
FIFTEENTH AND 125TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
REVISED AND ENLARGED
John Bartlett
Edited by EMILY MORISON BECK
and the editorial staff of Little, Brown and Company
LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY
BOSTON
TORONTO
LONDON
574
Whitman
1
O to be self-balanced for contingencies,
17 And now it seems to me the beautiful uncut
To confront night, storms, hunger, ridicule,
hair of graves.
Ib.
accidents, rebuffs, as the trees and ani-
mals do.
Ib.
18 Has anyone supposed it lucky to be born?
Leaves
I hasten to inform him or her, it is just as
2 I hear America singing, the varied carols I
lucky to die, and I know it.
Ib. 7
hear.
Ib. I Hear America Singing
19 I am he that walks with the tender and grow-
3 Starting from fish-shape Paumanok where I
ing night,
1st
was born,
I call to the earth and sea half-held by the
Well-begotten, and raised by a perfect
night.
mother,
Press close bare-bosomed night-press close
After roaming many lands, lover of populous
magnetic nourishing night!
pavements,
Night of south night of the large few
Dweller in Mannahatta my city, or on south-
stars!²
ern savannas.
Still nodding night-mad naked summer
Ib. Starting from Paumanok, I
night.
Ib. 21
Solitary, singing in the West, I strike up for
20 Walt Whitman, a kosmos, of Manhattan the
a New World.
Ib.
son,
Turbulent, fleshy, sensual, eating, drinking
5 Americanos! conquerors! marches humani-
and breeding,
tarian!
Ib. 3
No sentimentalist, no stander above men and
6 I will put in my poems that with you is hero-
women or apart from them,
ism upon land and sea,
No more modest than immodest.
And I will report all heroism from an Ameri-
Ib. 24
can point of view.
Ib. 6
21 I dote on myself, there is that lot of me and
7 I say the whole earth and all the stars in the
all SO luscious.
Ib.
sky are for religion's sake.
Ib. 7
22 I hear the violoncello ('tis the young man's
heart's complaint).
Ib. 26
8 I say that the real and permanent grandeur
of these States must be their religion.
23 I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the
Ib.
journey-work of the stars.
Ib. 31
9 And I will show of male and female that ei-
24 I think I could turn and live with animals,
ther is but the equal of the other.
they are so placid and self-contained,
Ib. 12
I stand and look at them long and long.
They do not sweat and whine about their con-
10 Nothing can happen more beautiful than
1
dition,
death.
Ib.
They do not lie awake in the dark and weep
11 I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
for their sins,
And what I assume you shall assume.
They do not make me sick discussing their
Ib. Song of Myself, I
duty to God,
12 I loafe and invite my soul.
Ib.
Not one is dissatisfied, not one is demented
with the mania of owning things,
13 Urge and urge and urge,
Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind
Always the procreant urge of the world.
that lived thousands of years ago,
Ib. 3
Not one is respectable or unhappy over the
14 A kelson of the creation is love.
Ib. 5
whole earth.
Ib. 3²
15 A child said What is the grass? fetching it to
25 I am the man, I suffered, I was there.
me with full hands.
Ib. 6
Ib. 33
16 Or I guess it is the handkerchief of the Lord.
26 Behold, I do not give lectures or a little char-
Ib.
ity,
When I give I give myself.³
Ib. 4°
Whitman himself, literally from his deathbed, and hence
27 I have said that the soul is not more than the
it is sometimes called the "Deathbed Edition." Whitman
body,
wrote of it: "As there are now several editions of Leaves
And I have said that the body is not more
of Grass, different texts and dates, I wish to say that I
than the soul,
prefer and recommend this present one."
'Why fear death? Death is only a beautiful adventure.
²See Flecker, 785:17.
- CHARLES FROHMAN [1860-1915], last words to a group
³See Emerson, 498:6; Lowell, 567:14; and Gibran,
of friends as the Lusitania was sinking [May 7. 1915|
782:16.
Conservation-
unborn generations
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
CYCLOPEDIA
EDITED BY
ALBERT BUSHNELL HART
Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
AND
HERBERT RONALD FERLEGER
Roosevelt Memorial Association
FOREWORD BY
WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
ROOSEVELT HOUSE
NEW YORK CITY
CONSERVATION
CONSERVATION
the cause of conservation has been done by two
against the interests of the many, nor do we in-
men, James Garfield and Gifford Pinchot. I
tend to turn them over to any man who will
saw them work while I was President, and I can
wastefully use them by destruction, and leave to
speak with the fullest knowledge of what they
those who come after us a heritage damaged by
did. They took the policy of conservation when
just so much. The man in whose interests we are
it was still nebulous and they applied it and
working is the small farmer and settler, the man
made it work. They actually did the job that I
who works with his own hands, who is working
and the others talked about. I know what they
not only for himself but for his children, and
did because it was something in which I in-
who wishes to leave to them the fruits of his
tensely believed, and yet it was something about
labor. His permanent welfare is the prime factor
which I did not have enough practical knowl-
for consideration in developing the policy of
edge to enable me to work except through them
conservation; for our aim is to preserve our nat-
and largely as the result of following out on
ural resources for the public as a whole, for the
my part their initiative. They did not confine
average man and the average woman who make
themselves only to speaking.
They trans-
up the body of the American people. (Before
lated their words into actions; they actually did
Progressive National Convention, Chicago, Au-
what we were all saying ought to be done; and
gust 6, 1912.) Mem. Ed. XIX, 405; Nat. Ed.
our profound respect and appreciation is due
XVII, 294.
them for their work. (At Harvard University,
Cambridge, December 14, 1910.) Mem. Ed.
CONSERVATION-ROOSEVELT'S POL-
XV, 558; Nat. Ed. XIII, 603-604.
ICY ON. I acted on the theory that the Presi-
dent could at any time in his discretion withdraw
CONSERVATION - PRINCIPLES OF.
from entry any of the public lands of the United
Now there is a considerable body of public
States and reserve the same for forestry, for
opinion in favor of keeping for our children's
water-power sites, for irrigation, and other pub-
children, as a priceless heritage, all the delicate
lic purposes. Without such action it would have
beauty of the lesser and all the burly majesty of
been impossible to stop the activity of the land
the mightier forms of wild life. We are fast
thieves. No one ventured to test its legality by
learning that trees must not be cut down more
lawsuit. (1913.) Mem. Ed. XXII, 412; Nat.
rapidly than they are replaced; we have taken
Ed. XX, 353.
forward steps in learning that wild beasts and
birds are by right not the property merely of the
CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC RIGHTS.
people alive to-day, but the property of the
The rights of the public to the natural resources
unborn generations, whose belongings we have
outweigh private rights, and must be given its
no right to squander; and there are even faint
first consideration. Until that time, in dealing
signs of our growing to understand that wild
with the national forests, and the public lands
flowers should be enjoyed unplucked where they
generally, private rights had almost uniformly
grow, and that it is barbarism to ravage the
been allowed to overbalance public rights. The
woods and fields, rooting out the mayflower
change we made was right, and was vitally
and breaking branches of dogwood as orna-
necessary; but, of course, it created bitter oppo-
ments for automobiles filled with jovial but ig-
sition from private interests. (1913.) Mem. Ed.
norant picnickers from cities. (Outlook, Janu-
XXII, 456; Nat. Ed. XX, 393.
ary 20, 1915.) Mem. Ed. XIV, 567; Nat. Ed.
XII, 425.
CONSERVATION OF HUMAN LIFE. Let
us remember, also, that conservation does not
CONSERVATION-PURPOSE OF. Surely
stop with the natural resources, but that the
our people do not understand even yet the rich
principle of making the best use of all we have
heritage that is theirs. There can be nothing in
requires with equal or greater insistence that we
the world more beautiful than the Yosemite, the
shall stop the waste of human life in industry
groves of giant sequoias and redwoods, the
and prevent the waste of human welfare which
Canyon of the Colorado, the Canyon of the
flows from the unfair use of concentrated power
Yellowstone, the Three Tetons; and our people
and wealth in the hands of men whose eager-
should see to it that they are preserved for their
ness for profit blinds them to the cost of what
children and their children's children forever,
they do. (Before Ohio Constitutional Conven-
with their majestic beauty all unmarred. (1905.)
tion, Columbus, February 21, 1912.) Mem. Ed.
Mem. Ed. III, 293; Nat. Ed., III, 107.
XIX, 165; Nat. Ed. XVII, I20.
We do not intend that our
CONSERVATION. See also ARBOR DAY;
natural resources shall be exploited by the few
AUDUBON SOCIETIES; ELECTRIC POWER; FLOOD
[104]
Leadership
on the
Issues
Duey
C M DDD - 88
'A presidency can shape an era-and it can change our lives.
A successful presidency can give meaning to an age."
George Bush
October 12, 1987
A HEALTHY AMERICA
WASHINGTON BUSINESS LUNCHEON
Seattle, Washington
May 16, 1988
I think of Seattle as one of America's most environmentally conscious
cities -- perhaps because of the extraordinary beauty of your surroundings.
And so I want to talk to you today about the environment -- about how we
can better protect and enjoy the great gifts of nature that God has
bestowed upon us.
Let me say right at the outset that I don't think we've been doing
enough to protect our environment in recent years. We need to do more.
The condition of our land and water and air affects the health and quality
of life of each and every one of us.
We have been blessed in this country with a bountiful land. Fertile
soils, abundant water, great forests, productive fisheries, teeming
wildlife, rich mineral resources -- these have been our heritage.
Ours is also a land of incomparable natural beauty -- of vast open
spaces and magnificent mountains, of majestic rivers and shining lakes, of
rolling plains and splendid sea coasts. These, too, are part of our
heritage and have helped shape and inspire the American spirit.
We hold this natural bounty in trust for future generations of
Americans. It is not ours to squander and despoil, but ours to use and
manage wisely -- not only for our own benefit, but for the benefit of our
children and our children's children.
For this reason, the protection of the environment and the conservation
and wise management of our natural resources -- this whole notion of
stewardship -- must have a high priority on our national agenda.
I love to hunt and fish, and I've been lucky enough to experience much
of America's great outdoors. Just yesterday, I went fishing on the Rogue
River in southern Oregon. Four hours under a cloudless sky, running the
white water and drifting in the still blue pools, flickering my lure for
steelhead and salmon while the ospreys and herons wheeled overhead.
All of us have moments and places that have a special hold on our
memories and our hearts. For me, one such moment came last summer, seeing
the magnificence of the Grand Tetons through the eyes of our 10-year-old
grandson. And always, I cherish my time each summer chasing bluefish in
the choppy blue waters off the rocky coast of Maine!
In the same way, somehow, pollution is uniquely personal -- for when we
think about pollution, we think first of man's insults to the places we
love: plastic 6-pack rings floating in the ocean, trash washing up on the
shore.
224
A HEALTHY AMERICA
Such a "Mission to Planet Earth,' as proposed by a NASA commission
headed by Sally Ride, would establish a global observational system in
space, aimed at developing a fundamental understanding of the earth's
system.
We must remember as we chase our dreams into the stars that out first
responsibility is to our Earth, to our children, to ourselves. Yes, let us
dream, and let us pursue those dreams, but let us first preserve the
fragile and precious world we inhabit.
Finally, let me say a word about the world we see and treasure
firsthand -- about our own outdoors. I have long sought creative new ways
of protecting our outdoors and recreational resources. As a congressman
from Texas, I sponsored legislation to create a 150,000-acre national park
in an ecologically critical area of east Texas.
More recently, I was a strong supporter of the Wallop-Breaux amendment,
which provides money from user fees on fishing equipment to manage and
enhance sport fishing opportunities -- perhaps the most important
legislation benefiting the 60 million sport fisherman in this country.
I support many of the recommendations made last year by the President's
Commission on Americans Outdoors -- for example, the encouragement of
public-private partnerships for recreation: the creation of greenways and
the strengthening of urban parks, to provide open spaces close to where
people live; the protection of rivers and streams and our fast-disappearing
wetlands.
The Commission also recommended the encouragement of an outdoor ethic
-- "a new appreciation of air, land, water, and all living things."
There is, after all, much that we can do ourselves, individually, to
benefit the environment: We can reduce our municipal solid waste problem
with a greater commitment to recycling. We can improve the outdoor
experience simply by picking up the trash we see and not leaving any of our
own behind.
Nature was once the great enemy of Man -- a ferocious and fearful
force, to be conquered, tamed, and harnessed to our needs. Now we find
that we must protect her from ourselves.
Walt Kelly was talking about polluters when he penned his famous words,
"We have met the enemy, and they is us."
Let us resolve today to find a truce with that enemy within. Let us
seek once again a world where our air and water are metaphors for purity
and not threats to our very lives. Let us join together to protect the
glorious but fragile beauties of America.
229
A HEALTHY AMERICA
we should continue the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which funds the
acquisition of new parklands and wildlife refuges. I think we can
reconstitute it as a National Endowment of the Environment, and, using a
portion of our non-renewable oil and gas revenues, allow it to continue to
give Americans the chance to enjoy our land and water resources.
There was one recommendation of the Commission which I believe was
especially important -- and that was to pay greater attention to urban
parks. Parks are for people, and we should take the greatest care to
enhance and protect those parks which are near enough for people to enjoy.
I know that Congress has authorized further acquisitions in the Santa
Monica Mountains Recreation Area, and I would like to announce today that,
as President, I would pursue such acquisitions. Parks near our urban
centers should be our highest priority, and this park would be one of mine.
Just last week, I talked about another idea I have for this country
that can help with brushing up our parks. It's called YES -- Youth
Entering Service to America. I'd like to see legions of our young people
volunteer to keep our parks in shape -- the way many already do here in
California.
You know, last summer, we took my oldest grandson to Grand Teton
National Park. We hiked, fished, rafted, and watched wildlife. It was a
marvelous experience for all of us, but especially for Barbara and me. We
watched the gleam in George P.'s eye as he saw those rugged and sparkling
mountains for the first time.
I'm sure that many of you have had similar experiences with your own
kids -- in Yosemite, or King's Canyon, or elsewhere.
I knew then that this is one legacy which we must preserve for
generations to come. So I have resolved that if I am elected President, I
will undertake a program to strengthen and preserve our parks. I'll call
it America the Beautiful, because that's exactly what this great country of
ours is -- beautiful beyond all comprehension.
Perhaps Irving Berlin said it best in his magnificent song, "God Bless
America." Remember the words? "From the mountains, to the prairies, to
the oceans white with foam."
He pictured pristine and majestic mountains, clear air and a clean
ocean. That's the America I want God to bless, too. And that's the
America I'm committed to fighting for as your President.
***
-- 234 --
A HEALTHY AMERICA
Consider, for example the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It was
used to purchase much of this very park. It has been a success, and I
believe it should continue to give Americans the chance to enjoy -- and to
use -- land and water resources like this one.
I mentioned the Republican role in environmentalism, and no Republican
President personified that role better than Teddy Roosevelt. "This country
will not be a good place for any of us to live in," Teddy Roosevelt once
said, "unless it is a good place for all of us to live in."
Those words are no less true today. In this world of rapid
communications, growing population, and global environmental problems, we
are more tightly bound than ever -- not only in this country, but in this
world.
And that explains the real challenge facing conservationists as we work
to build a better future -- to bring people together, because the task
involves all of us.
Our actions as individuals can affect our common destiny. We Americans
produce 160 million tons of garbage every year. We can produce less. We
can recycle. We can waste less. Japan's recycling rate is 50%, yet some
feel the EPA's national goal of a 25% reduction in waste is excessive. I'd
like to see us exceed that goal in my first term.
We consume mountains of plastic packages, waste millions of gallons of
water, and produce barrel upon barrel of hazardous waste. We can waste
less, and reduce pollutants at their source. The technology is there, what
is needed now is the will.
We can instill a new spirit in the people of this country. A new
appreciation for the land and water. A conservation ethic.
There are some natural allies in this cause, and one task of our next
President is to rally them to a common purpose.
Tom Washington, through the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, you
have tied together the interests of sportsmen and environmentalists.
As President, I want to build further on the coalition you have spawned
here. We as Americans should recognize how much conservation can unite us.
Sportsmen know how much preserving the habitat of our wildlife means to
their continued enjoyment of what nature has to offer. But the stalwarts
**
of the environmental movement should recognize, as well, that they are in
common league with families across America who don't even think of
themselves as environmentalists. They think of themselves as concerned
citizens, as lovers of sport and play, and, of course, just as Americans.
-- 250
Seynoias
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
CYCLOPEDIA
EDITED BY
ALBERT BUSHNELL HART
Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
AND
HERBERT RONALD FERLEGER
Roosevelt Memorial Association
FOREWORD BY
WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
ROOSEVELT HOUSE
NEW YORK CITY
TREATIES
TREES
have excited genuine sympathy among neutral
force back of good faith in the observance of
nations. But no neutral nation has protested;
treaties. The worth of treaties depends purely
and while unquestionably a neutral nation like
upon the good faith with which they are exe-
the United States ought to have protested, yet
cuted; and it is mischievous folly to enter
the only certain way to make such a protest
into treaties without providing for their execu-
effective would be to put force back of it.
tion and wicked folly to enter into them if they
Let our people remember that what has been
ought not be executed. (New York Times, No-
done to Belgium would unquestionably be done
vember 8, 1914.) Mem. Ed. XX, 84; Nat. Ed.
to us by any great military power with which
XVIII, 73.
we were drawn into war, no matter how just
our cause. Moreover, it would be done without
TREATIES. See also ARBITRATION TREATIES;
any more protest on the part of neutral na-
HAGUE TREATIES; PEACE TREATIES; PROMISES.
tions than we have ourselves made in the case
of Belgium. (New York Times, September 27,
TREES-PRESERVATION OF. A grove
1914.) Mem. Ed. XX, IO; Nat. Ed. XVIII, 9.
of giant redwoods or sequoias should be kept
just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral.
[A prime lesson of this war]
(1916.) Mem. Ed. IV, 227; Nat. Ed. III, 377.
is the utter inadequacy in times of great crises
of existing peace and neutrality treaties, and
This is the first glimpse I
of all treaties conceived in the spirit of the
have ever had of the big trees, and I wish to
all-inclusive arbitration treaties recently adopted
pay the highest tribute I can to the State of
at Washington; and, in fact, of all treaties
California, to those private citizens and asso-
which do not put potential force behind the
ciations of citizens who have co-operated with
treaty, which do not create some kind of in-
the State in preserving these wonderful trees
ternational police power to stand behind in-
for the whole nation, in preserving them in
ternational sense of right as expressed in some
whatever part of the State they may be found.
competent tribunal. (New York Times, Octo-
All of us ought to want to see nature pre-
ber II, 1914.) Mem. Ed. XX, 5I; Nat. Ed.
served. Take a big tree whose architect has
XVIII, 43.
been the ages-anything that man does toward
it may hurt it and can not help it. (At Big
Events have clearly demon-
Tree Grove, Santa Cruz, Cal., May II, 1903.)
strated that in any serious crisis treaties un-
Presidential Addresses and State Papers I, 375.
backed by force are not worth the paper upon
which they are written. Events have clearly
TREES. See also ARBOR DAY; FOREST CON-
shown that it is the idlest of folly to assert,
SERVATION.
and little short of treason against the nation for
statesmen who should know better to pretend,
TREES, TROPICAL. In the heat and mois-
that the salvation of any nation under existing
ture of the tropics the struggle for life among
world conditions can be trusted to treaties, to
the forest trees and plants is far more intense
little bits of paper with names signed on them
than in the North. The trees stand close to-
but without any efficient force behind them.
gether, tall and straight, and most of them
In every great crisis treaties have shown them-
without branches, until a great height has been
selves not worth the paper they are written on,
reached; for they are striving toward the
and the multitude of peace congresses that have
sun, and to reach it they must devote all their
been held have failed to secure even the slight-
energies to producing a stem which will thrust
est tangible result, as regards any contest
its crown of leaves out of the gloom below
in which the passions of great nations were
into the riotous sunlight which bathes the bil-
fully aroused and their vital interests really
lowy green upper plane of the forest. A huge
concerned. In other words, each nation at pres-
buttressed giant keeps all the neighboring trees
ent in any crisis of fundamental importance
dwarfed, until it falls and yields its place in
has to rely purely on its own power, its own
the sunlight to the most instantly vigorous
strength, its own individual force. (New York
of the trees it formerly suppressed. Near the
Times, October 18, 1914.) Mem. Ed. XX, 60,
streams the forests are almost impassable, so
62; Nat. Ed. XVIII, 5I, 53.
thick is the tangle below; but away from the
streams the walking is easier, because only
We must recognize clearly
a few bushes and small trees grow in the
the old common-law doctrine that a right with-
perpetual shade. To the newcomer one un-
out a remedy is void. We must firmly grasp
ending wonder is the mass of vines, the lianas
the fact that measures should be taken to put
or bush-ropes; everywhere they hang from
[611]
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
JULY 21, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON w
FROM:
CURT SMITH is
SUBJECT: JULY 24 TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA AWARDS
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, July 24, at 2 P.M., you will address the Take Pride in
America Awards ceremony on the South Lawn. About 2,000 people are
expected to attend, including Secretaries Lujan and Derwinski, Peace
Corps Director Coverdell, and this year's 104 top winners of the Take
Pride in America Awards.
II. DISCUSSION
The enclosed remarks discuss your commitment to the environment, and
salute Take Pride in America for its role in protecting, and preserving,
the outdoors. Using examples from the award-recipients, the text
focuses on how they have conserved America's national and cultural resources.
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft Five
July 21, 1989
PRIDE2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
SOUTH LAWN
MONDAY, JULY 24, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Distinguished guests. Award-recipients. Fellow citizens of
what a child once called "the nearest thing to Heaven -- this
America. Lots of sunshine, lots of places to swim, and peanut
butter sandwiches."
I want to welcome you to the White House. And to a city
which takes pride in its contrariness. Only in Washington would
they call the Office that manages the great outdoors the
Department of the Interior.
In particular, I would like to thank the man who superbly
leads that Department -- Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan.
And Secretary Derwinski. And Peace Corps Director Paul
Coverdell. But most of all, each of you who have taken pride in
America -- and whom we take pride in saluting now.
Last month we celebrated the volunteer spirit which is as
timeless as America, and as timely as today. For by Launching
the "Points of Light Initiative," we sounded a nationwide call
for each American to engage in community service.
Well, this afternoon we renew that call in the cause of
conserving our national and cultural resources. And of
enshrining our parks, forests, wildlife, waters, and monuments.
2
For the great outdoors is precious, but fragile. To preserve it,
we must protect it.
Now, as you may know, I love the cutdoors. Always have.
Love to hunt, hike, and raft, to go tarpon-snapping in the Keys.
Just ask the Honorary Chairman of Take Pride In America [PAUSE]
You've heard of football widows [PAUSE]
Well, Barbara
Bush often jokes that she's a fishing widow.
Seriously, Barbara loves to fish. In fact, she's the only
person I know who can read and fish at the same time [PAUSE]
forgive me, but you might call it "reading between the lines. "
And you know something? Among our greatest joys has been
exploring the outdoors with our kids. And with our grandkids.
Seeing the Grand Tetons through the eyes of our thirteen-
year-old grandson. Or teaching our six-year-old twin
granddaughters about the mysteries of the ocean. For it's at
times like these -- seeing the wonder in their eyes that we are
overwhelmed by nature -- when we realize, more than ever, that
our children will inherit the earth.
Today, it is for them -- America's children -- that we have
gathered here. For we know that our tride in America is central
to their future in America. That future demands that anyone
concerned about America's quality of life must be concerned about
conservation. For America can only be as beautiful as her people
are vigilant.
You know that. And so did one of my favorite Presidents.
Over the years, I've often talked about Theodore Roosevelt. A
3
vital man, a visionary. And one of America's greatest
conservationists. It was Teddy who called our lands and wildlife
"the property of the unborn generations." And he had this to say
about America's redwoods and sequoias: They "should be kept just
as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral."
Well, that's where you come in: the winners of the Take
Pride in America Awards. Two years ago, when I hosted the first
Take Pride ceremony at the National Arboretum, there were only 38
top winners. You know this year's number? One hundred and four.
And let's not forget the other thousands of program participants
in forty-eight States. Military and Peace Corps veterans.
TAra
Eleven agencies of the Federal government. Churches
and
businesses. Inner-city groups and garden clubs. Groups and
individuals -- volunteers all.
I think, for example, of how in Page, Arizona, volunteers
rally every year to clean up the nearby Glen Canyon Recreation
Area and Navajo Reservation. or -- how's this for a tongue-
twister? -- in Craig, Colorado, the High Country Cactus Kickers
preserve archeological sites. In Lilburn, Georgia, twelve-year-
old Vanessa Cline is passing out Pride In America brochures to
"each person around my neighborhood, = she says. "I want people to
get the message." And in Kansas City, that message has moved
Phillip Mendenhall and his best friend, Nathaniel Riley, both
eleven years old, to start a conservation club. "We formed it,"
Phillip writes, "because we wanted to help our public lands." =
4
Today, across America, millions of kids of every age have
gotten "the message": protecting -- and preserving -- America's
cathedral of the outdoors. They are restocking our forests and
wildlife refuges. Helping from campgrounds to playgrounds. And
in rural and urban areas where the environmental ethic and
personal commitment are restoring the purity of our air, and our
waters, and the beauty of our land.
For that, I thank you -- thank you for protecting the bounty
of America -- our soils, lakes, and forests, its teeming
fisheries and mineral reserves. And yet I also challenge you:
Challenge you not to rest, but to move onward, always upward, and
preserve the splendor of America.
I began with a fishing reference. And, not surprisingly,
I'd like to close with one. It concerns Mark Twain, who loved to
brag about his fishing exploits.
Twain once spent three weeks fishing in the Maine woods,
ignoring the fact that the state's fishing season had closed. He
had a great catch, and like all fishermen, couldn't wait to find
someone to tell all about it.
On the train back to New York, Twain got to relaxing in the
club car. And it was there that he came upon a stranger. And as
he began to describe his catch, the stranger appeared at first
unresponsive, then positively grim.
"By the way, who are you, sir?" Mark Twain wondered. And
the stranger answered, "I'm the state game warden. And who are
you?" With that, America's greatest writer nearly swallowed his
5
cigar. "Well, to be perfectly truthful, sir," he said, finally,
"I'm the biggest liar in the whole United States."
Yes, Mark Twain loved to brag. But then, he had much to
brag about. And so do you. For you are helping to reclaim, and
recover, America's environment. For our posterity. And for our
children.
More than 130 years ago the poet Walt Whitman said, "I hear
America singing." Perhaps he was talking about Big Hole River in
Montana. or Pelican Island in Florida. Or treasures from Big
Sur in California to the rocky coast of Maine.
Today, each of you is helping America sing. Through your
caring, and sacrifice. And through deeds that are making America
a more pristine and glorious place.
To every award-recipient -- my heart-felt congratulations.
And let me leave you with these words of Irving Berlin: "From
the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam,
God bless America -- My Home Sweet Home."
God bless you, thank you for taking pride in this country,
and thank you for enriching the beauty of our good, great, and
beloved home -- the United States of America.
# # # #
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 21, 1987
Our Nation is blessed with beautiful lands and outstanding
natural and cultural resources that provide all Americans with
places to recreate and study their history. Our public lands
and historic sites represent the crown jewels of our resource
heritage. The individuals and organizations listed in this
booklet understand fully the importance of "Taking Pride in
America." We honor them for being responsible stewards of
our common endowment. They inspire us and serve as models
of effective action in resource conservation,
This is the inaugural Take Pride in America National Awards
Program. It is a privilege to recognize those who stand up
for this country by devoting their skills and experience to
caring for the resources that belong to all Americans. It is
because of them, and many other dedicated citizens, that we
are able to enjoy and proudly celebrate the American majesty
that spreads "from sea to shining sea."
Take Pride in America is a joint effort to increase awareness
of the need for wise stewardship of our public resources.
This partnership among Federal, State, and local governments
and private citizens and organizations shows how, together,
we can make a difference.
Ronald Ragan
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft Four
July 18, 1989
PRIDE2
6/12/24
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
SOUTH LAWN
MONDAY, JULY 24, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Distinguished guests. Award-recipients. Fellow citizens of
what a child once called "the nearest thing to Heaven -- this
America. Lots of sunshine, lots of places to swim, and peanut
butter sandwiches."
I want to welcome you to the White House. And to a city
which takes pride in its contrariness. Only in Washington would
they call the Office that manages the great outdoors fhe
Department of the Interior.
In particular, I would like to thank the man who superbly
leads that Department -- Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan.
Junits
And Secretary Cavazos. And Peace Corps Director Paul Coverdell.
But most of all, each of you who have taken pride in America --
and whom we take pride in saluting now.
N.Y.Pophership
Last month we celebrated the volunteer spirit which is as
timeless as America, and as timely as today. For by launching
the "Thousand Points of Light Initiative," we sounded a
nationwide call for every American to enlist in the community
service which is America's service.
Well, this afternoon we renew our enlistment in the cause of
serving, and widely using, our national and cultural resources.
2
And of enshrining our parks, forests, wildlife, waters, and
monuments. For the great outdoors is precious, but fragile. To
preserve it, we must protect it.
Now, as you may know, I love the outdoors. Always have.
Love to hunt, hike, and raft, to go tarpin-snapping in the Keys.
And I love those fishing stories. Like the one where a visitor
tipped his hat to a woman standing on a porch. He wondered where
her husband was. Said she: "He's gone fishing. Just walk down
to the bridge and look around until you find a pole with a worm
on each end."
Fact is: I've fished for as long as I can remember. Ask
the Honorary Chairman of Take Pride In America [PAUSE]
Take
Hay
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You've heard of football widows [PAUSE]
Well, Barbara Bush
Take
often jokes that she's a fishing widow. Seriously, Barbara loves
to fish. In fact, she's the only person I know who can read and
fish at the same time [PAUSE]
forgive me, but you might
call it "reading between the lines." And you know something?
Among our greatest joys has been exploring the outdoors with our
kids. And with our grandkids.
Seeing the Grand Tetons through the eyes of a ten-year-old
Daks
grandson. Or teaching our 6-year-old twin granddaughters about
the wonders of the ocean. For it's at times like these -- when
you, and your grandkids, are overwhelmed by nature's wonder --
how you realize, more than ever, that our children will inherit
the earth.
3
Today, it is for them -- the kids -- that we have gathered
here, and must resolve to act. For we know that our Pride in
America is central to their Future in America. That future
demands that anyone concerned about America's quality of life --
now, and forever -- be concerned about conservation. For America
can only be as beautiful as her people are vigilant.
You know that. And so do I. And so, if you'll forgive a
personal note, did perhaps my favorite President. Over the
years, I've often talked about Theodore Roosevelt. A vital man,
a visionary. And one of America's greatest conservationists. It
was Teddy who called our lands and wildlife "the property of the
unborn generations." And he had this to say about America's
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redwoods and sequoias: They "should be kept just as we keep a
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great and beautiful cathedral."
Well, that's where you come in: the winners of the Take
Pride in America Awards. Two years ago, when I hosted the first
Take Pride ceremony at the National Arboretum, there were only 38
top winners. You know this year's number? One hundred and four.
And let's not forget the other thousands of program participants
in forty-eight States. Military and Peace Corps veterans.
Eleven agencies of the Federal government. Churches and
businesses. Inner-city groups and garden clubs. Groups and
individuals -- volunteers all.
I think, for example, of how in Page, Arizona, volunteers
Toke oft
rally yearly to clean up the nearby Glen Canyon Recreation Area
and Navajo Reservation. Or -- how's this for alliteration? --
4
in Craig, Colorado, the High County Cactus Kickers preserve
archeological sites. In Lilburn, Georgia 2 year-old Vanessa
Cline is passing out Pride In America brochures to "each person
the
my neighborhood," she says. "I want the message to get messare
around." And in Kansas City, that message has moved Phillip
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Mendenhall and his best friend, Nathaniel Riley, both 11 years
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old, to start "The Glactia Club for Wildlife." "Glactia,"
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Phillip writes, stands for "Giant Land Accotution for
Conservation To Interior Places in America."
Today, across America, millions of kids of every age have
gotten Phillip and Nathaniel's "message": building -- and
preserving -- America's cathedral of the outdoors. They --- you
-- are saying "No" to carelessness. And "Yes" to the
environmental ethic. Restocking our forests and wildlife
refuges. Helping from campgrounds to playgrounds. And in areas
-- rural and urban --where stewardship and self-policing are
restoring the purity of our air, our waters, and our living
environment.
For that, I thank you -- thank you for ensuring the bounty
of America --- our soils, lakes, and verdant timber, its teeming
fisheries and mineral reserves. And yet I also challenge you:
Challenge you not to rest, but to move onward, always upward, and
ensure the beauty of America. How? Through volunteerism's
"Thousand Points of Light." Where? Toward the future, and the
stars.
5
I began with a fishing story. And, not surprisingly, I'd
like to close with one. A daughter once told her father: "I
notice that in telling about fish you caught you vary the size of
it for different listeners." And the dad replied that he was
only being considerate: "I never tell a man," he said, "more
than I think he'll believe."
My friends, each of you believe -- for each of you knows --
that consideration and devotion can keep the outdoors pristine
and sacred -- from Big Hole River in Montana to Pelican Island in
Dich
Florida. And can make nature our children's bequest -- from Big
Sur in California to the choppy blue waters off the rocky coast
of Maine.
Bortletts
The poet Walt Whitman said, "I hear America singing, the
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varied carols I hear.' As environmentalists, our carols can help
America sing. And help America's beauty inspire the world.
To every award-recipient --- my heart-felt congratulations.
And to all of you -- thank you for coming to the White House.
God bless you, thank you for taking Pride in America, and as
Irvim Berlin wrote so memorably: "From the mountains, to the
prairies, to the oceans white with foam, God bless America -- My
Home Sweet Home.
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PRIDE2
1:30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
7/20/89
SOUTH LAWN
MONDAY, JULY 24, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Distinguished guests. Award-recipients. Fellow citizens of
what a child once called "the nearest thing to Heaven -- this
America. Lots of sunshine, lots of places to swim, and peanut
butter sandwiches."
I want to welcome you to the White House. And to a city
which takes pride in its contrariness. Only in Washington would
they call the Office that manages the great outdoors the
Department of the Interior.
In particular, I would like to thank the man who superbly
leads that Department -- Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan.
And Secretary Cavazos. And Peace Corps Director Paul Coverdell.
But most of all, each of you who have taken pride in America --
and whom we take pride in saluting now.
Last month we celebrated the volunteer spirit which is as
timeless as America, and as timely as today. For by launching
the "Thousand Points of Light Initiative," we sounded a
nationwide call for each American to enlist in community service.
Well, this afternoon we renew our enlistment in the cause of
serving our national and cultural resources. And of enshrining
our parks, forests, wildlife, waters, and monuments. For the
2
great outdoors is precious, but fragile. To preserve it, we must
protect it.
Now, as you may know, I love the outdoors. Always have.
Love to hunt, hike, and raft, to go tarpin-snapping in the Keys.
Just ask the Honorary Chairman of Take Pride In America [PAUSE]
You've heard of football widows [PAUSE]
Well, Barbara
Bush often jokes that she's a fishing widow.
Seriously, Barbara loves to fish. In fact, she's the only
person I know who can read and fish at the same time [PAUSE]
forgive me, but you might call it "reading between the lines."
And you know something? Among our greatest joys has been
exploring the outdoors with our kids. And with our grandkids.
Seeing the Grand Tetons through the eyes of our ten-year-
old grandson. Or teaching our 6-year-old twin granddaughters
about the mysteries of the ocean. For it's at times like these
-- seeing the wonder in their eyes that we are overwhelmed by
nature -- when we realize, more than ever, that our children will
inherit the earth.
Today, it is for them -- America's kids -- that we have
gathered here. For we know that our pride in America is central
to their future in America. That future demands that anyone
concerned about America's quality of life must be concerned about
conservation. For America can only be as beautiful as her people
are vigilant.
You know that. And so, if you'll forgive a personal note,
did perhaps my favorite President. Over the years, I've often
3
talked about Theodore Roosevelt. A vital man, a visionary. And
one of America's greatest conservationists. It was Teddy who
called our lands and wildlife "the property of unborn
generations." And he had this to say about America's redwoods
and sequoias: They "should be kept just as we keep a great and
beautiful cathedral."
Well, that's where you come in: the winners of the Take
Pride in America Awards. Two years ago, when I hosted the first
Take Pride ceremony at the National Arboretum, there were only 38
top winners. You know this year's number? One hundred and four.
And let's not forget the other thousands of program participants
in forty-eight States. Military and Peace Corps veterans.
Eleven agencies of the Federal government. Churches and
businesses. Inner-city groups and garden clubs. Groups and
individuals -- volunteers all.
I think, for example, of how in Page, Arizona, volunteers
rally every year to clean up the nearby Glen Canyon Recreation
Area and Navajo Reservation. Or -- how's this for a tongue-
twister? -- in Craig, Colorado, the High County Cactus Kickers
preserve archeological sites. In Lilburn, Georgia, -year-old
Vanessa Cline is passing out Pride In America brochures to "each
person in my neighborhood," she says. "I want the message to get
around.' And in Kansas City, that message has moved Phillip
Mendenhall and his best friend, Nathaniel Riley, both 11 years
old, to start "The Glactia Club for Wildlife." "Glactia,"
4
Phillip writes, stands for "Giant Land Accotution for
Conservation To Interior Places in America."
Today, across America, millions of kids of every age have
gotten the "message": protecting -- and preserving -- America's
"cathedral of the outdoors." They are restocking our forests and
wildlife refuges. Helping from campgrounds to playgrounds. And
in areas -- rural and urban -- where the environmental ethic and
personal commitment are restoring the purity of our air, and our
waters, and the beauty of our land.
For that, I thank you -- thank you for ensuring the bounty
of America -- our soils, lakes, and forests, its teeming
fisheries and mineral reserves. And yet I also challenge you:
Challenge you not to rest, but to move onward, always upward, and
ensure the splendor of America.
I began with a fishing reference. And, not surprisingly,
I'd like to close with one. It concerns Mark Twain, who loved to
brag about his fishing exploits.
Twain once spent three weeks fishing in the Maine woods,
ignoring the fact that the state's fishing season had closed. He
had a great catch, and like all fishermen, couldn't wait to find
someone to tell all about it.
On the train back to New York, Twain got to relaxing in the
club car. And it was there that he came upon a stranger. And as
he began to describe his catch, the stranger appeared at first
unresponsive, then positively grim.
5
"By the way, who are you, sir?" Mark Twain wondered. And
the stranger answered, "I'm the state game warden. And who are
you?" With that, America's greatest writer nearly swallowed his
cigar. "Well, to be perfectly truthful, sir," he said, finally,
"I'm the biggest liar in the whole United States."
Yes, Mark Twain loved to brag. But then, he had much to
brag about. And SO do you. For you helping to reclaim, and
recover, America's environment. For our posterity. And for our
kids.
More than 130 years ago the poet Walt Whitman said, "I hear
America singing, the varied carols I hear." Perhaps he was
talking about Big Hole River in Montana. Or Pelican Island in
Florida. Or treasures from Big Sur in California to the rocky
coast of Maine.
Today, each of you is helping America sing. Through your
caring, and sacrifice. And through deeds that are making America
a more pristine and glorious place.
To every award-recipient -- my heart-felt congratulations.
And let me leave you with these words of Irving Berlin: "From
the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam,
God bless America - -- My Home Sweet Home."
God bless you, thank you for taking pride in this country,
and thank you for enriching the beauty of our good, great, and
beloved home -- the United States of America.
# # # #
Webster's
New
Geographical
Dictionary
a Merriam-Webster @
Peking
Pelabuhan Bay
933
Pelorus
EI-TAI-HO.
special administrative unit (3386 sq. m.); pop.
Pel-ham \'pel-am\. 1 City, Mitchell co., SW Georgia, 32 m.
I-T'ANG.
8,000,000; administrative, cultural, and education-
S of Albany; pop. (1970c) 4539; fertilizer, lumber; live-
China; produces flour, textiles, machine tools,
stock, peanuts; incorporated 1881.
er, Hopeh prov., China. See
- \'bã\. River, cen.
presses, of synthetic fibers, and is center of a complex
2 Town, Hillsborough co., S New Hampshire, 9 m. E of
ong; rises in S
industrial and mining suburbs; numerous educa-
Nashua; pop. (1970c) 5408.
/ of Canton.
including Peking Univ. (1898), People's
3 Village in Pelham town, Westchester CO., SE New York,
\'bă-an\. 1 Former province
China (1950), and numerous specialized technical
17 m. NE of New York; pop. (1970c) 2076 (village), 13,933
o; 27,596 sq. m.
(political) schools. Inner part of city consists of
(town).
en Town,
Tatar City in N and Outer or Chinese City in S,
Pelham Manor. Village in Pelham town, Westchester co.,
E China, ab. 170 m. N
combined area of ab. 25 sq. m. and formerly
SE New York, on Long Island Sound 17 m. NE of New
); * of former Pei-an prov.
by 15th cent. walls (these were partially
York; pop. (1970c) 6673; residential suburb of New York
. or Bor Nor \'bar-'nó(a)r\
during the "Great Cultural Revolution" 1966-
City
ake, NE China, on border
gates remaining intact). Inner City contains old
Pelican Island \.pel-i-ken-\. Island in Atlantic Ocean, off
lic, S of Hu-lun lake.
"Forbidden City" with former imperial palace,
NE coast of Volusia co., E Florida.
or Pak-hoi or earlier Fr.
vations, parks, temples, hospitals, and various
Pelican Point. Cape on W cen. coast of South-West Africa,
SW Kwangtung prov., SE
Idings; extensive development in modern times
enclosing Walvis Bay.
350 m. W of Hong Kong,
suburbs to N and NW and industrial suburbs
Pe-li-leo \.pel->-"lă-()ō\. Town, Tungurahua prov., cen.
od anchorage and is a natural
since 1949.
Ecuador, just N of Riobamba; pop. (1962c) 2545.
gion. Made treaty port in Kwarge 1877
d Kweichow provs. and
Had various names in ancient times; a frontier
Pe-li-on \'pē-lē-en\ or Gk. Pí·li·on \'pē-lē-,ón\. Peak, S
centuries, known as Ch'i (or Yen, from the
Larissa dept., E Thessaly, NE Greece, near Volos; 5089 ft.
11.
under Chou dynasty (1122-255 B.C.) and later.
In Greek legend figured in the wars of the giants (Aloadae)
AN.
powerful monarchy, 10th to 12th cents. A.D.,
and was the home of the centaurs, esp. Chiron.
City, Lower Saxony, West
Khitan Mongols and the Kin Tatar dynasty; as
Pe-lje-šac \'pel-y>-,shäts\ or Ital. Sab-bion-cel-lo \säb-yōn-
eim; pop. (1969e) 30,899;
became residence of Kublai Khan 1264-67 and
'chel-(1)ō\. Peninsula on coast of W Yugoslavia, projecting
twear; brewing, sugar refining.
China 1267-1368 under Yuan dynasty; known
NW into the Adriatic Sea E of Korčula I.; 43 m. long.
as Cambaluc, Marco Polo's name. Under
Pel.kum \'pel-,küm\. City, North Rhine-Westphalia, West
h-piao \'bã-'pyaú\. Town, E
as capital for a short time but in 1421 again
Germany, 14 m. N of Dortmund; pop. (1969e) 25,091.
m. NW of Chin-chou; coal
capital and so continued under the Manchus
Pel-la \'pel-a\. 1 City, Marion co., S cen. Iowa, 17 m. WNW
EKING.
Occupied by European expeditionary forces
of Oskaloosa; pop. (1970c) 6688; dairy products, clothing,
\-'pi-pas\ or Estonian Peip
considerable damage 1860 and during Boxer
flour; coal mines; livestock farms; Central Coll. (1853).
ko-ye Oze-ro \'chüt-ska-y
1900-01; in 1928 Nanking made capital and
ian S.S.R. and W Pskov Oblass.
Peking changed to Peiping. At the Marco Polo
2 Department of Macedonia, Greece. See table at GREECE.
S.R.; 60 long and 31 m. wide.
SW (see LU-KOW-CH'IAO) on July 7, 1937 fight-
3 Ruins of ancient city near Genitsa and 24 m. WNW of
e Narva flowing N to Gulf of
out bet. Japanese and Chinese troops, the
Salonika, Greece; ancient capital of Macedonia and birth-
e S the Velikaya and from the
that began the Chinese-Japanese War (1937-45);
place of Alexander the Great.
to Communist forces in 1949 and again made
Pell City \'pel-\. City, X of St. Clair co., NE cen. Alabama;
1 is sometimes called Lake
municipal area radically expanded 1953 and 1958
pop. (1970c) 5602; lumber; cotton.
Russian S.F.S.R. boundary line
st at N end, where entire N shore
figure of 300 sq. m.
Pel.les.tri.na \.pel-as-'trē-na\. Island in S Lagoon of Ven-
tonian S.S.R. Teutonic knights
Bay \,pe-la-bü-en-\ or Du. Wijn.koops-Baai
ice, Italy; 9 m. long; a part of the commune of Venice.
or Eng. Wyn-coops Bay \,win-küps-\. Inlet
Pellew Islands. See SIR EDWARD PELLEW GROUP.
vski on ice of the lake 1242;
rld War II, esp. in Aug. 1941 and
Ocean, S side of the W end of Java, Indonesia.
Pell-worm \'pel-ivò(s)rm\. One of the Halligen Is., in S part
PIRAEUS.
Islands \pa-lã-j(ē-)an-\ or Ital. Iso-le Pe-lagie
of North Frisian Is. off W coast of Schleswig-Holstein, N
Peh-tai-ho Town.
Three barren Italian islands, Lam-
West Germany, W of Nordstrand; area 14 sq. m.
na, ab. 15 m. SSW of Ch'in-husng
Linosa, and Lampione (uninhabited), in the
Pel-ly \'pel-ē\. 1 Former city, Harris co., SE Texas, on
5.
Sea S of Sicily, Italy, and bet. Malta and
Galveston Bay; now part of Baytown.
'tän\ or Peh-tang Town
politically attached to Agrigento prov., Italy.
2 River, S cen. Yukon Territory, Canada; 330 m. long;
na, on Gulf of Chihli, at mouth
by Allies June 12-13, 1943.
rises in Mackenzie Mts. and flows W to unite with Lewes
ün-\ 10 m. N of Ta-ku. Treaty
Islands. See PALAGRUŽA ISLANDS.
river and form Yukon river.
and French forces landed
Mount \-p>-7ā\ or Fr. Mon-tagne Pelée \mōⁿ-tan-
Pelly, Lake. Lake on N boundary bet. Mackenzie dist. and
forts 1860.
Volcano, N Martinique I., West Indies; 4583 ft.;
Keewatin dist., Northwest Territories, Canada; 331 sq. m.;
\pã-wär-\ or Peiwar Ko-tal
1902, destroying Saint Pierre and killing more
connects with Lake Garry.
S, W end of Safed Koh range from
XL000 persons, including all the town's inhabitants
Pelly Bay. Bay, inlet of Gulf of Boothia, in N Keewatin
anistan, SE of Kabul, in the
others that had sought refuge there.
dist., Northwest Territories, Canada, W of Simpson Penin.
of Afghans by Lord Roberts De
Point \-'pē-lē\. Headland, Essex co., SE Ontario,
Pe-lon-cil-lo Mountains \'pel-an-së-(y)ō-\. Range, SW
»-kä-lön-än\. 1 Regency,
projecting into Lake Erie; has remarkable beaches
Hidalgo co., in extreme SW New Mexico, and extending
1; 2176 sq. m.; pop. (1961c)
established 1918 as a national park: see CANADA,
across border into Arizona.
nded on N by Java Sea; region
Parks. Pelee Island, 8 m. to the S in Lake Erie,
Pel-o-pon-nese \'pel->-pa-nēz, -nēs\ or Pel-o-pon-ne-sus
flat fertile land along the
southerly point of Canada, 41°46'N, 82°39'W.
\,pel-a-pa-'nē-sas\ or Pel-o-pon-ne-sos \-ses\. 1 Peninsula,
along S border; chief crop
'pel->-lē-iii\. Island at S end of Palau
forming S part of the mainland of Greece; ancient subdivi-
ffee, cocoa, indigo, and
Facific Ocean, bet. Angaur and Eil Malk; ab. 5 m.
sions: Achaea, Arcadia, Argolis, Corinth, Elis, Laconia,
TOD
'ongan, Tegal, Pemalang. and
wide; chief village Ngardololok. Many islets
Messenia, and Sicyonia; chief cities Corinth and Sparta;
N coast and on railroad
off its N shore. Bombed by U.S. naval and air
under the Romans was larger part of the province Achaea
961c) 102,380; exports
1944; captured by assault after severe fighting Sept.
146 B.C.-c. 4th cent. A.D.; since 12th cent. when it was
'53.
13, 1944.
under the Byzantine Empire often called Morrea \ma-'rē-
an\. Seaport town on S side of
Jen\. Largest island in the Banggai Ar-
e\ because of its resemblance in shape to a mulberry leaf
S
mouth, E Pahang state, Malaysi
off the E coast of Celebes I., Indonesia, Malay
(Lat. morus).
T
1 until 1898 the capital.
ab. 53 m. long by 32 m. wide; 929 sq. m.
2 Administrative division of modern Greece, coextensive
n, -kin\. City, X of Tazewell CO.
Strait. Passage bet. E peninsula of Celebes and Pe-
with the peninsula; 8603 sq. m.; pop. (1971p) 985,620;
ver 10 m. S of Peoria; pop.
the Banggai Archipelago, connecting the Gulf of
forms departments of Achaea, Arcadia, Argolis, Corinth,
d railroad center, shipping
the Molucca Sea.
Elis, Laconia, and Messenia (see table at GREECE).
duces aluminum and brass casting
PALAU.
Pelorus. See FARO, CAPE.
products; settled 1824, incorport
kin)\ or from 1928 to 1949
Fr. table:
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cot,
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E of China, in an extensive plain of
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nj sing;
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Montant
406 444-2654
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UNITED STATES-NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARKS
AND NATIONAL BATTLEFIE
Features and Facts of Interest
Estab-
Area
Name
lished
(acres)
Location
Block Foot Riv.
Quarry from which Indians obtained
material for ceremonial peace
Natural bridge 309 ft. above creek, Pipes
Antietam National Battle-
1890
783.63
Sharpsburg, Mary
field Site
span 278 ft.
235 ft. above top of inner canyon,
Vellowstone Kiv
Cave containing valuable archaes
1954
937.52
Appomattox, S C
logical record of human habitation
Virginia
Giant cacti, or saguaro
Hole National Battle-
1910
666.00
SW Montana
Commemorates French
field Site
of 1604
Landmark on old Oregon Trail
Brices Cross Roads National
1929
1.00
Lee co., NE Missi
Bartholdi's statue, Liberty Enlight.
Battlefield Site
ening the World (unveiled 1886).
Chalmette National His-
1939
142.57
E of New Orleans
3 Ry INFORMATION 2017
Louisiana
Volcanic crater; lava flows, ice caves
torical Park
Limestone cavern
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
1961
20,239.3
District of Colum
Sprah
Cliff-dweller ruins
National Historical Park
Maryland-West
Chickamauga and Chatta-
1890
8,231.77
NW Georgia and S
17th cent. Spanish mission ruins
nooga National Military
Tennessee
Park
Ruins of prehistoric pueblo
City of Refuge National
1961
180.78
W Hawaii I., Hawa
Historical Park
Cliff dwellings in canyon
Colonial National His-
1936
9,430.00
SE Virginia
Dunes of gypsum sands
torical Park
Cowpens National Battle-
1929
1.24
Spartanburg co., NW
Site of a battle Jan. 17, 1781 of Ameri-
Prehistoric Indian dwellings
field Site
South Carolina
can Revolution; see COWPENS
Prehistoric ruins
Cumberland Gap National
1940
20,176.49
Kentucky-Tennessee
Mountain pass explored by Daniel
Historical Park
Boone; during Civil War held by
Confederate forces (1861, 1861-63)
and Union forces (1861, 1863-65)
Fort Donelson National
1928
600.00
NW Tennessee
Includes site of a Civil War fort, cap-
Military Park
tured by Gen. Grant 1862
Fort Necessity National
1931
500.00
50 m. SE of Pittsburgh,
Site of entrenchments thrown up by
Battlefield Site
Pennsylvania
Major George Washington in the
French and Indian War, finally sur-
rendered by Washington July 3, 1754
Fredericksburg and Spotsyl-
1927
3,672.15
Spotsylvania co., NE
Includes battlefields of Fredericks-
vania County Battlefields
Virginia
burg, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania
Memorial National Military
Court House, and the Wilderness
Park
George Rogers Clark Na-
1966
17.00
Knox co., SW Indiana
Memorial near site of Fort Sackville,
tional Historical Park
captured from British Feb. 25, 1779
Gettysburg National Mili-
1895
3,671.77
S Pennsylvania
Battlefield of Gettysburg
tary Park
Guilford Courthouse
1917
233.00
N cen. North Carolina
Site of battle Mar. 15, 1781 in which
National Military Park
Americans defeated British and end-
ed British control of the Carolinas
Harpers Ferry National
1955
1,530.00
West Virginia-Maryland
Scene of John Brown raid 1859;
Historical Park
changed hands many times during
Civil War
Horseshoe Bend National
1959
2,040.00
Tallapoosa co., E
Site of battle between Gen. Andrew
Military Park
Alabama
Jackson's forces and Creek Indian
Confederacy, March 27, 1814
Independence National
1956
21.84
Philadelphia,
Several structures closely associated
Historical Park
Pennsylvania
with the American Revolution and
founding of the United States
Kennesaw Mountain
1947
3,682.62
25 m. NW of
Scene of fighting between Union
National Battlefield Park
Atlanta, Georgia
forces under Sherman and Confeder-
ates under Johnston, June 27, 1864
Kings Mountain National
1931
3,950.00
York co., N
Includes site of battle Oct. 7, 1780
Military Park
South Carolina
in which Americans defeated British
in important battle of American
Revolution
Manassas National Battle-
1960
2,926.24
NE Virginia
Scene of battles of First and Second
field Park
Manassas, July 21, 1861, and August
29-30, 1862
near Jackson
Big
Hole
River
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
Dear Friend:
Thanks for being one of the "good guys" and requesting information
about the Take Pride in America campaign.
Some of our public lands and resources are suffering from the litter,
vandalism, theft, wildlife poaching and other misuses and abuses of
thoughtless visitors. Although most Americans care deeply about these
lands and resources -- from national and State parks, forests, wildlife
habitat and historic sites to local playgrounds and urban open spaces --
there is a real need for a renewed stewardship ethic in this country.
In his Inaugural Address, President Bush said, "We need to give future
generations a sense of what it means to be 'a citizen who leaves his
home, his neighborhood and town better than he found it.' The
individuals and organizations which are a 'thousand points of light'
exhibit that spirit of citizenship and pride -- a love of country and
appreciation of our natural and cultural resources. These are people
who care about our Nation's lands, heritage and resources enough to
take action to help maintain them."
Americans are responding! Dedicated individuals, families, businesses,
civic groups and other organizations are making a commitment to the
public resources in their areas and are working together to help take
care of them. They are making the extra effort to become involved,
and they are helping to make public lands and resources better for all
Americans.
YOU, too, have the opportunity to make a difference.
This packet contains information about the campaign, tips on what you
can do, and a list of contacts in your State who share your concerns
about public resources. Your support and participation in this
campaign to improve the future of America's public resources are
important. With your help, the "good guys" can win. Individually, we
can make a difference. Working together, there is no limit to what we
can achieve!
Sincerely,
Charles Bruton
Ali astrood
Louis
Gards
Charles Bronson
Clint Eastwood
Lou Gossett, Jr.
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
NEWS
May Proclaimed Take Pride In
America Month
Stating that "President Bush
and I share a commitment to the re-
sponsible stewardship of our public
lands, historic and cultural re-
sources, and the development of a
strong outdoor ethic among all
Americans," Secretary of the Inte-
rior Manuel Lujan declared May
1989 to be "Take Pride in America
Month."
BAD GUYS ASUSE PUBLIC
GOOD GUYS SAVE
During the month of May,
most Americans return to outdoor
pursuits and recreation. With in-
Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan gets a head start on Take Pride in America
creased visitor use of our public
Month by attaching a Take Pride bumper sticker to his car.
lands comes increased opportuni-
This special edition of the National
tion and support for stewardship
ties for abuse and misuse.
Campaign News includes sugges-
activities in your community. An
This specially-designated
tions for family or community ac-
editorial carried by a newspaper
month is intended to provide an in-
tivities initiated on behalf of the
or broadcast by a television or
centive for citizens to participate in
Take Pride campaign. In addition,
radio station gives stewardship and
volunteer and educational projects.
it provides sample copy for use at
volunteerism an important third-
It also will give organized groups
the State-and local level and by the
party endorsement. Timing is espe-
and public land managers the op-
press.
cially important. Several weeks
portunity to publicize the Take Pride
Any portion of this edition
before Take Pride Month, approach
campaign and heighten public
may be reprinted or circulated to
your strongest media contact(s) --
awareness about the need for citi-
help make every Take Pride in
perhaps a reporter who has re-
zen involvement in efforts that
America project a success.
ported your stories reliably in the
promote the wise use of America's
past and with whom you have es-
resources.
Every American has a role
Media Helps
tablished credibility as a news
source. The reporter may cover en-
to play in Take Pride in America
Articles or editorials in
vironmental issues, community ac-
Month, whether it be involving the
your local newspaper or on your
tivities, or the federal, State or city
media in the Take Pride campaign
local radio or television stations in
beat, or may write a weekly column
or volunteering in an actual hands-
support of Take Pride in America
or provide a regular TV or radio edi-
on project, such as cleaning up a
Month are among the most effec-
torial comment.
park or beautifying a neighborhood.
tive tools you can use to get atten-
SEE 'MEDIA' ON PAGE 3
March 1989
Take Pride in America, 18th & C Streets, NW, Room 6214, Washington, D. C. 20240
Take Pride In America Month
Proclaiming May
As Take Pride In
TAKE
TAKE
PRIDE IN
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
America Month
AMERICA
Take Pride in America is a national campaign
which relies on local commitment and involvement.
One of the best ways to get your community involved is
to ask State and local officials -- the governor and the
mayor -- to proclaim May as Take Pride in America
Month. Below is a sample proclamation that can be
TAKE
TAKE
PRIDEIN
PRIDEIN
sent to a governor or a mayor. The language also will
AMERICA
AMERICA
be useful in the preparation of speeches and press re-
leases.
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, America is blessed with outstanding
natural and cultural resources on federal, State and
local lands; and,
WHEREAS, America is blessed with outstanding
human resources -- citizens with a unique volunteer
spirit rooted in our frontier tradition; and,
WHEREAS, our Nation's recreational and cultural
resources contribute to the economic and social well-
being of our communities and our country as a whole;
and,
WHEREAS, the future of our great monuments to
history and natural wonders depends on the commit-
ment of the American people to whom they belong;
and,
WHEREAS, the Take Pride in America campaign is a
Take Pride Logos
partnership of federal agencies, States, communities
The camera-ready Take Pride in America logos
and numerous public and private organizations com-
above may be used by individuals and groups to
mitted to the wise use of our natural and cultural
accentuate press releases, posters, fliers, or any other
resources; and,
promotional material during Take Pride Month.
WHEREAS, national Take Pride in America Month
Other Take Pride in America materials, includ-
was established to focus attention on public lands
ing brochures, buttons, ready-made posters, decals,
stewardship efforts by concerned citizens and groups
etc., are available by mail from various sources for a
around the country;
nominal charge. Check with the appropriate agency
NOW, THEREFORE, I (name of official), do hereby
representative or State coordinator for instructions on
proclaim the month of May as Take Pride in America
ordering, but be sure to allow sufficient time to receive
Month and call upon the citizens of (this city or State)
your materials.
to recognize-and participate in this important public
For a folder of Take Pride in America informa-
awareness effort to promote wise use and reduce abuse
tion which includes a list of State contacts, or for copies
of our magnificent natural and cultural resources to
of public service announcements and other informa-
ensure that they will be preserved for the enjoyment
tion, write Take Pride in America, Post Office Box
and education of current and future generations.
1339, Jessup, MD 20794-1339.
Take Pride in America
Page 2
Take Pride In America Month
MEDIA
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
Continued from Page 1
News releases should be typed double-spaced. Be sure to
Once you have identified your strongest media
include a local contact (name and telephone number).
contact(s), call or sit down with that individual to
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA MONTH
discuss an angle on stewardship activities in your area.
ANNOUNCED FOR MAY
Use Take Pride Month as the "hook" and identify
activities that have taken place in your area or your
(Spokesman) today announced the designation
State. Be prepared to identify some activities which
of May 1989 as Take Pride in America Month. Special
will take place during Take Pride Month and bring
events will be planned across the Nation to encourage
them up-to-date on the public service campaigns fea-
Americans to become personally involved in the pro-
turing the "tough, good guys" (Clint Eastwood, Char-
tection and wise use of their public lands and natural
les Bronson, and Louis Gossett, Jr.).
and cultural resources.
Thoroughly describe the effect that steward-
(Spokesman) said, "Since the inception of the
ship efforts are having in your community. Suggest
Take Pride in America campaign, I've seen a tremen-
that an article, feature or editorial (or series of them)
dous resurgence of citizen involvement in caring for
run during the month of May.
public lands. Hundreds of active volunteers have been
When the story or editorial appears, clip it and
recognized by the Take Pride awards program in the
send a copy with a note to your elected officials and to
last two years, proving that people can make a differ-
your Take Pride coordinator. If on television or radio,
ence. Take Pride in America Month is being desig-
ask for a transcript or make arrangements to get a video
nated to encourage Americans to learn about -- and
or audio tape of the segment.
care about our heritage of public lands.
News media appreciate a thank you. When
Federal lands cover more than one-third of the
your Take Pride Month activities are over, send a
United States and total over 700 million acres. Mil-
personal letter of thanks to the newspaper editor or
lions more acres of State, county and city resources
station manager commending those who have been
contribute to our wealth of public lands.
responsive to you. Send copies of your letters to those
"These are America's lands that belong to each
whom you are commending. This lays the groundwork
and every one of us," (Spokesman) said. "But abuse
for continuing coverage of land stewardship activities
and carelessness are robbing us of national treasures.
in your community.
We cannot afford to be complacent any longer. Indi-
viduals, organizations, corporations, as well as educa-
The Take Pride in America National Campaign
tional and civic groups are encouraged to organize ac-
News is a publication of the Take Pride in America
Task Force, U.S. Department of the Interior.
tivities to help stop abuse and promote the wise use of
Comments and news articles are welcome and
our lands and resources."
should be sent to:
Take Pride in America Month will launch a
Trudy P. Harlow, Editor
summer of public and private sector activities on
National Campaign News
behalf of the public lands. To find out more about what
Take Pride in America
18th & C Streets, N.W.
is planned for Take Pride in America Month, contact
Room 6214
(local contact).
Washington, D. C. 20240
For more information on the Take Pride in
Telephone (202) 343-1726
America campaign, interested persons may write: Take
All articles and photographs submitted beome the
Pride in America, Post Office Box 1339, Jessup, Mary-
property of the Take Pride in America Task Force
land 20794-1339.
and will not be returned.
# # #
Take Pride in America
Page 3
Take Pride In America Month
Ideas for Take Pride in America Month
Activities
Following are 25 suggestions for Take Pride in America Month activities which can be conducted by individuals,
groups and organizations. Be sure to coordinate with your public land manager and the appropriate officials
before beginning any project.
1.
Organize a community-wide cleanup drive.
2.
Set up a local speakers bureau to spread the Take Pride in America message.
3.
Establish a skills bank of potential volunteers and a list of the needs of local land management
agencies.
4.
Form a "Take Pride in (your neighborhood, city, State or local public land facility)" committee
in your community to organize and coordinate local activities.
5.
Invite a representative from a volunteer group or land management agency to speak at your
monthly meeting, church or synagogue.
6.
Ask local experts to write outdoor guides on history, flora and fauna, etc., for a trail, campground
or other public land in your area.
7.
Encourage businesses and corporations to donate money, services and equipment for efforts
benefitting public lands and resources.
8.
Plan events to observe designated national celebrations (Historic Preservation Week, Volunteer
Week, Tourism Week, etc.) to underscore the Take Pride theme.
9.
Provide advice and assistance for fundraising events which benefit public lands and resources.
10.
Recognize outstanding efforts by giving certificates and letters of commendation from your
group president.
11.
Compile a list of available public or private assistance programs in your community that can be
used by land management agencies.
12.
Include the Take Pride in America message and logo in printed and audio-visual materials about
your organization.
13.
Implement an "Adopt-a-" park, trail, or other public land to care for in your community.
14.
Include mail inserts on the Take Pride campaign in outgoing mailings to club members.
15.
Develop a list of all the volunteer programs in your community so they can be publicized and
request more volunteer resources.
16.
Recruit other community leaders to manage and recruit additional volunteers.
17.
Identify worthwhile land management needs in your community and mobilize volunteer
resources to address the problems.
18.
Ask your local public land manager how you can become a campground "host."
19.
Start a Take Pride in America column in your local newspaper; encourage local papers to do
feature articles on the work of volunteers and ways to help public lands in your area.
20.
Volunteer to staff the desk at a visitor information center.
21.
Encourage local radio and television stations, as well as newspapers, to run public service
announcements promoting wise use of land resources in your community.
22.
Write articles with the Take Pride message and examples of stewardship activities for your
church, synagogue, club, professional organization, office, or school newsletter.
23.
Publicize the Take Pride in America Awards Program and encourage groups in your community
to nominate programs and projects.
24.
Give a presentation to schools and youth groups concerning good stewardship practices.
25.
Contact your State's Take Pride coordinator and volunteer your services or those of your club.
Page 4
Take Pride in America
TAKE
PRIDEIN
AMERICA
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN NEWS
JANUARY 1989
TV's ALF Joins Take Pride Campaign
ALF, the forthright alien who stars
in his own comedy series on NBC,
has agreed to serve as spokesman
for a new Take Pride in America
public service campaign aimed at
the Nation's youth.
The new public sevice announce-
ments join a highly successful series
of advertisements released two years
ago featuring "The Good Guys,"
Charles Bronsori, Clint Eastwood
and Louis Gossett, Jr. The award-
winning Good Guys campaign will
continue to be aired.
The ALF ads, scheduled for re-
lease in early 1989, are designed to
extend the Take Pride message to
children ages 5 - 12 while continu-
ing to interest adults.
The challenge to capture the kids
attention is enormous. Young people
are constantly bombarded with glit-
tery, fast-paced messages. The
campaign needed someone who
tured the hearts of young and old.
INSIDE CAMPAIGN NEWS
could break through all of the clut-
In the ad, ALF comes right to the
ter, grab the kids' attention and
Partner Forum
page 2
point.
motivate them to take an active role.
Marvin Runyon, TVA
"I'd like to talk to you about your
The public service announcements
Firefighters - "Thanks" page 3
planet. Ilike it. You should too. But
are intended to help young people
BSA Patch
page 4
a lot of people aren't taking very
understand the meaning of public
State Partners
good care of it. For starters, people
lands, and why it is in their best
South Carolina
page 5
are abusing public lands."
interest to improve and maintain
Montana
page 5
He explains that people are litter-
Indiana
them.
page 6
ing beaches, vandalizing parks and
In his series, ALF is taken in by an
Awards
page 7
trashing playgrounds.
Girl Scout MOU
average American family after being
page 7
"Public land is our friend. If we
America the Beautiful,
forced to leave his destroyed planet.
page 8
don't take care of it, it could be
Arts for the Parks
His quick wit and charm have cap-
page 8
See 'ALF' on Page 7
Take Pride in America, 18th & C Streets NW, Washington, DC 20240
Take Pride in America
Take Pride in America's invita-
"World of Resources" guide. These
Partner Forum
tion is being accepted by a wide
cooperative efforts earned top hon-
range of groups and organizations.
ors in the Take Pride in America
TVA retirees have volunteered
Award Ceremonies in 1987.
numerous hours working in cleanup
Stewardship is good business.
projects, providing public informa-
Tourism and recreation are making
tion, and planning other projects.
increasing contributions to economic
We've had the opportunity to
growth. We must lead by example
support and learn from other federal
with quality programs and well-
agencies as we have worked with
managed lands and facilities.
the National Park Service, Army
Providing quality experiences
by Marvin Runyon
Corps of Engineers; and Soil Con-
requires good operational and main-
Chairman, Tennesee Valley
servation Service on projects related
tenance plans. Encouraging the
Authority
to the "Take Pride" campaign.
proper use of our recreational lands
while discouraging vandalism, lit-
tering, and abuse results in more
Improving the Quality of Life
"We must lead by example
cost-effective operations.
with quality programs and
The clean water of our lakes and
As a unique public corporation with
well-managed lands and
rivers, the natural splendor of our
regional and national responsibili-
woodlands, and our plentiful wild-
ties, the Tennessee Valley Author-
facilities."
life attract visitors from throughout
ity (TVA) is involved in a wide
the world.
range of energy and resource devel-
Programs like Take Pride in
opment partnerships.
Private sector groups also have re-
America help in achieving a high
In operating America's largest
sponded. More than 15,000 people
level of awareness and concern
electric power system, managing our
took part in a major cleanup along
among these visitors and residents
Nation's fifth largest river system,
the Tennessee River that was co-
of the Tennessee Valley.
and carrying out related responsi-
sponsored by Keep America Beau-
bilities, TVA continues to serve a
tiful, Inc., and TVA
broad mission established by Con-
Education remains the key to cre-
gress in 1933.
ating public understanding and
FEDERAL CONTACTS
Our stewardship of the Tennessee
cooperation. We have been espe-
Valley's water and land resources is
cially proud of the support of col-
Peggy Venable, Department of the Interior
built upon an understanding that the
leges and universities helping us in
Ronn Hunt, Department of Agriculture
care we provide for these natural
our efforts to educate the Valley's
citizens.
Arlene Baybutt, Department of Transportation
resources has a dramatic impact on
the region's overall quality of life.
Working with TVA's scientists
LeRoy Walser, Department of Education
As custodian of a vast network of
and resource managers, these edu-
Karen Cardran, Department of Commerce
TVA reservoirs and lands, we rec-
cators developed a set of classroom
Jill Collins, Environmental Protection Agency
ognize our responsibility to the
materials that emphasize steward-
public we serve. We welcome the
ship-the proper use and protection
Connie Daigle, ACTION
efforts of the Take Pride in America
of our resource base.
Judy Rice, Department of Army
campaign in inviting the public to
With the help of educational sys-
Lynn Hodges, Tennessee Valley Authority
join in carrying out this stewardship
tems in parts of seven states, more
responsibility.
than 22,000 students used our
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Take Pride in America
of us who love Yellowstone cannot
To the Firefighters: 'Heartfelt Thanks'
help but view the events as a national
The following is a letter Interior Secretary Don Hodel sent to newspaper
tragedy. But, the losses would have
editors across the country praising the efforts of the thousands of men and
been even greater had it not been for
women who fought forest fires in the West this summer.
the dedication and perseverance of
the brave firefighters-and all who
To the Editor:
rowed time. Therefore, despite all
supported them in this difficult time.
efforts, it was impossible to control
Again, to them, our thanks for doing
This summer long will be remem-
the course of natural events.
such an outstanding job.
bered for the forest fires that raged
over much of the public lands in the
We would be remiss if we did not
DONALD PAUL HODEL
West. Before the season is behind us,
learn from this experience. Now we
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks
begin the painstaking study to deter-
for the heroic efforts of the over
mine what, if anything, can be done
30,000 firefighters from across the
to insure that we will not face devas-
15,000 Lend Hand in
country who, over the course of the
tating fires of this kind in the future.
past several months, risked their lives
Work also must be done to help the
the Sand
to try to control a natural disaster of
rehabilitation of Yellowstone Na-
Nearly 15,000 residents along the
unprecedented proportions. Whether
tional Park and other affected areas.
Gulf of Mexico spent a day at the
called by personal sense of duty or
beach on Sept. 24. They may have
summoned by obligation, these men
Fortunately, much of Yellowstone
worn swim suits and brought shov-
and women-working against insur-
escaped the raging fires-and, sur-
els and pails, but their real purpose
mountable odds-showed excep-
prisingly, many acres of lush forest-
was to improve the beaches, not to
tional courage and patriotism.
lands within burned areas were left
build sand castles.
unscathed. We are anticipating a
Many firefighters worked 12 to 14-
great influx of tourists interested in
hour stints, with days consisting of
seeing the extent of the damage and
Take
hot, exhausting work battling fires
Pride
the progress of regrowth. Recrea-
and nights spent in sleeping bags. In
tional opportunities will continue to
addition to facing the danger of in-
abound.
tense blazes, falling limbs, and op-
pressive smoke, they coped with
Yellowstone will not be the same
everything from rockslides to angry
within our generation, but nature
Gulf
Wide
yellowjackets. At the end of the
recovers from these events by rebirth
workday, many firefighters carrying
of the old-growth forests and rejuve-
heavy gear hiked as much as 10 miles
nation of forage and wildlife. It would
Volunteers picked up nearly 450 tons
before being picked up and taken to
be foolish to say that the Yellow-
of trash along 863 miles of beach.
their camp.
stone National Park forest fires were
The effort was part of the Minerals
welcomed-but, over the course of
Management Service's "Take Pride
Modern day forest managers and park
the next decade, we may witness
Gulf Wide," a program seeking the
rangers never have faced the condi-
some beneficial effects.
cooperation of all five Gulf States,
tions experienced this year in which
the marine industries, fishermen and
millions of acres of aged timberlands
This fact does not offer much solace
beach users.
were parched by four or five years of
for the local economies that have
The campaign's goal is to reduce
severe drought. Substantial portions
been disrupted, people displaced, and
significantly beach litter and marine
of these forests were living on bor-
painful losses suffered. And, those
debris.
See 'Hand' Page 7
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Take Pride in America
Guidelines for the Boy Scout / Take Pride Patch
Boy Scouts across the country now
can earn Take Pride in America
patches and accompanying federal
agency bars for their stewardship
activities on public lands.
The patches and bars will be or-
dered by local Boy Scout Councils
and available for purchase in coun-
cil stores nationwide, along with all
other official BSA patches and
badges. Take Pride and the Boy
Scouts have sent to scout councils
and federal land managers some
specific requirements and qualifica-
AMERICA
tions necessary to receive the hon-
PRIDE
ors.
"The Take Pride in America patch
qualifications are directed toward
instilling a sense of pride in the
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Nation's public lands and property,
How scouts earn them. Each
their associated history, archeology,
participating scout can earn one
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
and the beauty they represent," ac-
Take Pride patch and an unlim-
cording to the guidelines.
FISH & WILDLIFE SVC.
ited number of accompanying
The following are some of the
bars. The patch and each bar
ideals that should guide those pre-
OSMRE
represent a contribution to a
senting Take Pride patches:
specific Take Pride project.
INDIAN TRIBAL LANDS
Earn it. The Take Pride in
Earn them with skill awards and
America patch is to be earned by
land/project manager is consid-
merit badges. Take Pride Boy
individual scouts who actively
erable. The value of the scout's
Scout patches and bars are earned
participate in Take Pride-
contribution may be more de-
for participation in projects that
planned projects; they are NOT
pendent on other factors than on
reflect the spirit and intent of the
to be given away. Take Pride
the number of hours involved.
Take Pride in America program.
patches represent tangible evi-
They may be earned separately
dence of a land or project
Learn something. Take Pride
or in conjunction with skill
manager's recognition and
patches are to be earned by scouts
awards and merit badges, as well
thanks for volunteer efforts.
for contributions through proj-
as to fulfill requirements for Star,
Depending upon the nature of
ects that are educational, worth-
Life, and Eagle ranks. A scout
the work, two hours would be
while, and memorable, as well
should learn through his Take
considered minimal. Some proj-
as helpful to the public land/
Pride program the life-long re-
ects, however, might involve
project manager. There should
sponsibility that all Americans
days or even weeks of effort.
be a learning experience planned
have to be good stewards of their
The discretionary latitude of the
into each project.
public land and property.
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Take Pride in America
Take Pride in
the South Carolina Nature Conser-
Take Pride in
vancy to expand the area and to
South
educate the public about its respon-
Montana
sibility to care for the public lands
and resources.
Carolina
Sometimes it takes a big organiza-
He actively talks with school chil-
tion to make a difference in a big
dren and civic clubs. He also pro-
State. In the Big Sky State, it took
There's a little saying in South
motes and participates in mainte-
the scouts.
Carolina: "Nothing could be finer
nance and improvement projects.
The Boy Scouts in the Montana
than a cleaner Carolina."
This year's South Carolina semi-
Council of Great Falls and the Big
finalists are the South Carolina
That's the motto of the Governor's
Sky Girl Scout Council were na-
Litter Task Force, which enlists
Wildlife Federation, Columbia; the
tional winners in the 1986 Take Pride
South Carolina Wildlife and Marine
public and private support to pro-
in America Awards Program. They
mote a litter-free State. But, it's fast
Resources Department, Columbia;
were honored for a highway cleanup
Tom O'Connor, Anderson; and
becoming the motto of groups and
that involved 2,000 scouts who
Trash and Litter Control of the
individuals across the State.
picked up 500,000 pounds of trash.
South Carolina won two Take
Beaufort South Carolina Department
In 1987, the Boy Scouts did it
Pride in America National Awards
of Transportation, Beaufort.
again. This time, under the banner
this year in Washington, and four
A few other important South Caro-
of PROJECT GOOD TURN.
South Carolina organizations were
lina projects are:
*
Some 6,000 Boy Scouts and 1,000
semi-finalists.
The "Water Watch" program
Girl Scouts turned out to bag 3 mil-
A creative litter pickup sponsored
sponsored by the Governor's
lion pounds in three hours. That's
by three South Carolina businesses
Office. The program enables
right, a cool one million pounds of
- Columbia Coca-Cola Bottling
groups to adopt a body of wa-
trash per hour.
Company, WSCQ Radio and South
ter, stream or wetland to moni-
The Montana Department of High-
Carolina Electric and Gas Company
tor and protect it.
ways helped out by collecting the
- won a Business/Corporation
The Heritage Trust program
bags along a 500-mile stretch of
Award.
which was set up to inventory
highway.
The three businesses sponsored a
preservation, use and manage-
Fortunately, this one-day cleanup
scavenger hunt on Lake Murray,
ment of unique and outstand-
has turned into an annual, statewide
where volunteers picked up trash
ing natural and cultural areas.
event which the scouts plan to make
and hoped to find one of the 188
For more information, write
a Montana tradition.
Coke cans containing cash prizes. A
Carolyn McLaughlin, Take Pride in
The Big Sky State is full of Take
total of $5,000 was placed in hidden
America coordinator, 1205 Pendle-
Pride stories like this one.
cans. Clues to the locations of the
ton Street, Room 432, Columbia,
The Billings Gazette won a 1987
cans were broadcast over WSCQ,
SC 29201. The phone number is
Take Pride in America National
which patrolled Lake Murray on the
(803) 734-0445.
Award in the media category. The
"Litter Patrol Boat."
newspaper is the driving force be-
Each participant turning in a full
hind "Trash for Trees," a unique
bag of litter received a six-pack of
CORRECTION Credit for the White
recycling project which raises money
Coke.
House Take Pride awards ceremony photo,
taken by Charles Carter (Bureau of Recla-
to replace trees in older city parks. It
Up in Lancaster, D. Lindsay Pet-
mation), in the September/October 1988
also allows young trees to be intro-
tus won an individual award for
Update was given to another photographer.
duced into new parks.
championing a 485-acre Flat Creek
Our apologies to Mr. Carter. (ed)
Twice each year since 1981, the
Natural Area. Pettus worked with
See 'Montana' on page 6
Take Pride in America
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Take Pride in America
Montana
for their effort to improve Indiana's
in La Grande, perform community
Gazette has donated advertising
habitat for waterfowl.
service projects and learn valuable
space to stir public interest in recy-
The Girl Scouts organized 14
skills while operating their "School
cling. As a result, more than one
troops, a total of 150 scouts, for
Farm."
million pounds of newspapers and
"Girl Scout Service Day." They
Since 1963, the 230-acre farm has
nearly 60,000 pounds of aluminum
worked with the Muscatatuck Na-
trained students in grades 7 - 12, by
cans have been recycled.
tional Wildlife Refuge in Seymore
offering occupational experience in
The result: 750 trees have been
to plant buttonbush, a plant which
areas such as: irrigation; camp
purchased and planted in Billings'
provides cover and food for young
counseling; tours and natural inter-
45 city parks.
wood ducks and other waterfowl.
pretation; weather data collection;
"The Gazette sees the trees in a
The Scouts planted 2,500 seed-
and, tree planting.
unique light," read one of the
lings around refuge lakes, ponds and
Every October, the FFA organ-
newspaper's articles. "As a renew-
marshes. They may have finished
izes, promotes and conducts an open
able resource providing pulp trees
cold and muddy, but they left know-
house called "Heritage Festival,"
become symbolic to the publishing
ing their project helped the wildlife
which draws up to 3,000 visitors.
industry as the core of its existence."
refuge staff and the young wood
The young people and their guests
In addition to the Boy Scouts and
ducks.
enjoy a variety of activities includ-
the Billings Gazette, The Rocky
Equally impressive was the Riv-
ing trail tours, wagon rides, candle
Mountain Elk Foundation in Troy,
ergreenway Consortium, an organi-
dipping and a steam thresher opera-
MT, was a semi-finalist in this year's
zation of private and public sector
tion.
Take Pride awards program.
individuals and groups, conceived
The West Lafayette Environ-
For more information on the
in 1975 by Ernest Williams of Fort
mental Commission also won Take
campaign in Montana, write Brace
Wayne.
Pride in America awards this year.
Hayden, Senior Policy Analyst,
As President of the consortium,
Many Take Pride in America proj-
Office of the Governor, Helena, MT
Mr. Williams has been instumental
ects are going on in Indiana. The
59620, or call Ralph Driear at (406)
in planning and fundraising activi-
Turn in a Poacher, or TIP, hotline
444-3111.
ties to benefit natural resources at
(1-800-TIP-1DNR) enables Hoo-
the confluence of the St. Mary's and
siers, to report the illegal taking of
Take Pride in
St. Joseph's Rivers which form the
fish and wildlife on public and pri-
Maumee River.
vate lands. The Indiana Natural
Indiana
The consortium's goal has the twin
Heritage Protection Campaign ac-
purposes of flood mitigation and
quires and protects the state's most
Naturalist Aldo Leopold writes
recreation through the creation of a
significant natural areas.
about the importance of preserving
series of connected greenways along
If you would like more informa-
our Nation's natural resources in his
the banks of the three rivers. The
tion on how to get involved with
eternal book, A Sand Count Alma-
greenway now is nine miles long
Take Pride in Indiana, contact Lau-
nac. It is the tale of diminishing
and is enjoyed by walkers, bikers
rel W. Wildy, Department of Re-
wildlife habitat in several of the Great
and joggers.
sources, Division of Outdoor Rec-
Lake and prairie states.
Plans are in place to link four city
reation, State Office Building, Room
The East Jackson County Girl
parks situated along the rivers, which
605, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, or call
Scouts have written their own chap-
will double the length of the green-
(317) 232-4070.
ter on how to improve wildlife habi-
way trails.
tat in at least one of those states. The
Student members of the Future
TAKE
PRIDE
Farmers of America (FFA) at Prai-
AMERICA
Scouts were Take Pride in America
National Award Winners this year
rie Heights Community School Farm
Take Pride in America
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Take Pride in America
Interior Department, Girl Scouts Sign Historic MOU
The Interior Department and the
Girl Scouts of the USA have formal-
ized their long-standing relationship
by signing an historic Memoran-
dum of Understanding (MOU).
The agreement establishes a frame-
work under which the Girl Scouts
and the Interior Department will
assist one another in such activities
as:
National Conventions;
Camping;
Frances Hesselbein (left), National Executive Director of the Girl Scouts, and Girl
Environmental Education; and,
Scout President Betty Pillsbury (right) join Interior Secretary Don Hodel in signing an
Technical assistance in
agreement between their organizations.
conservation activities.
"We are pleased to have this op-
portunity to formalize the long-
Take Pride, KAB
went to the Chicago Clean Streak/
standing working relationship
Department of Streets and Sanita-
Announce Winners of
through which the Girl Scouts have
tion and the Keep San Antonio Beau-
done so much to further the aims of
1988 Joint Awards
tiful, Inc.
the Take Pride in America cam-
paign," said Interior Secretary Don
ALF
Hodel.
A massive beach cleanup in Mis-
destroyed the way Melmac was de-
sissippi won first place in this year's
"With this agreement, we are help-
stroyed."
ing to create a public land steward-
Take Pride in America/Keep Amer-
ALF encourages kids to write him
ship ethic among the future leaders
ica Beautiful Public Lands Day Joint
about their public lands, and prom-
Awards.
of America," said Betty Pillsbury,
ises to send them information on
The awards honor communities
President of the Girl Scouts of the
how they can help improve lands in
USA.
that develop a sense of stewardship
their area.
and citizen ownership of local, state
The packet they request includes
or federal public lands and resources.
booklets and guides on how young
Winning programs either partici-
people can get involved. It also in-
Hand
pate in a KAB SYSTEM Public
cludes a picture of ALF, an iron-on
Lands Day project or in a commu-
T-shirt decal, a certificate, a bumper
"Encouraging those who use and
nity effort which exemplifies the
sticker, a Take Pride book cover and
enjoy our marine and coastal re-
goals of the Take Pride in America
book mark, a poster of ALF and an
sources to lend a hand in the sand is
campaign.
activity sheet with a coloring page,
building a greater understanding of
First place went to the Mississippi
maze and puzzle.
the nature and scope of this prob-
Marine Trash Task Force. The U.S.
The campaign was designed by
lem," said J. Rogers Pearcy, Re-
Army Corps of Engineers and the
the Advertising Council and W.B.
gional Director of the MMS Gulf of
Kentucky Department of Parks -
Doner & Company Advertising of
Mexico Outer Continental Shelf
Rough River Lake won second.
Baltimore, Md., which donates its
(OCS) Office.
Distinguished Service Citations
time to Take Pride.
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Take Pride in America
Arts for the Parks
forest, or monument. America will
property: the borrower has the obli-
become overrun by litter and van-
gation to return the other's belong-
SIMMONS)r
FRANK DEMARCO GEORGE GALLACHER
CWINSTON III.
dalism, leaving a once beautiful
ings in the same or better condition
LONNIE HILL ALBERT HORACE THOM
DTT.
PETERS MARTINEZ REED MMAY LOUIS
EODORE HDREYER
GEORGE CAHILL NICKOLAS PALUMBO
nation in shambles. "America the
than they were to begin with. Like-
LEROY SPILLER
ROBERT
DANIEL MILLER
MICHAEL
BAGENSTOSE JOH
Beautiful." Americans sing about
wise, when a person decides to use
SANCHEZ.
BENJAMIN D COY
RIS BENTLEY
KELLY Ir TERR
RONALD LBUMPUS
CH
AGUARO JACK MAGUIRE
it, but most do nothing to help pre-
America's public resources, they
GREEN.
HOWE
JOHNSON EUGENE PACHEC
JOHN NAHAN
HARVIE GSMITH CHARLES
WENDELLW STEWART
PET
serve it. Perhaps changing the song
inherently have the obligation of
WOLPE:
LAWRENCE G GRASS
HOLS.
MICHAEL
LAYMON LAWRENCE RMOYER
just a little would help eliminate this
cleaning up after themselves, and
KIMBLER.
GERALD
ROBERTS
RICHARD
ROCKENSTYR
PLETON. RALPHC BIGZ
DENNIS GABBERT
C. KENNETH BROWN
MILO JOHNSON. ROBERT JOHNSON DO
two-faced attitude. Maybe it should
sometimes even to pick up after
AELL ENDICOT2
DENNIS LUGAR EDWARD OTT GARY
ROBERT SWAN ERNEST TATNEY TIMOTHY
ROBERT.W TUBBY
JERRY BELEY BILLY JOE BENNETT WILLIAM G
go something like this.
others who were either too lazy or
DARYLLMILLER
CLAUDE COLLINS. JAMES DANIEL
JOHNNIEI GARNER JON CIORGIANNI ROY1
D-JOHNR ANELL-
JOHN HEFUN MICHAEL HOLSTIUS JOHNT
too apathetic to do it themselves.
CEORGE
JAYD JOHNSON ARTHURW REINHARDT
"America Once Beautiful"
Lastly, they have the responsibility
This touching painting of the Viet-
of encouraging others to "Take Pride
nam War Memorial, entitled Re-
0 dark and gray, polluted skies,
in America," and help others make a
membrance by Rita Mach Skoczen,
Embrace dead fields of grain.
difference.
was the winning entry in the 1988
Trash-heap mountain tragedies,
"Arts for the Parks" contest. The
Soar o' er the darkened plain
Everyone in America must make a
National Park Academy of the Arts
America, America,
personal effort to "Keep America
announced the winners of the con-
Man's shed his trash on thee
Beautiful," and to increase public
test which is now in its second year.
And cluttered up each
awareness of the importance of
Winners were selected on the basis
neighborhood,
conservation of her resources. It
of not only excellence in their art
From sea to poisoned sea.
will make a big difference in the
field but also for having portrayed a
appearance of the Nation, and the
special relationship with the national
Fortunately for all, our country's
attitude of its people. To fall back
park they chose. The Arts for the
public resources have not yet fallen
on an often-quoted line, "Ask not
Parks contest continues to be the
into such a state of degeneration, but
what your country can do for you,
largest representational art contest
the process has begun. It can be
but what you can do for your coun-
in the world.
stopped, however, if all of America
try." Anyone can make a differ-
will stand behind their country and
ence, and if enough join together in
BuRec Winning Essay
do just a few simple things.
the effort, all will be able to stand
'America the
and sing "America the Beautiful"
It is a great privilege to live in
truthfully, and with a clear con-
Beautiful'
America, to be able to freely use its
science.
parks, wildlife reserves, beaches,
Michael Goodwill
The following essay, printed in its
lakes, trails and highways. Like all
Senior, Fruita High School
entirety, was the winning entry in a
privileges, however, there is a price
Fruita, CO
contest sponsored by the Bureau of
tag attached. United States citizens
April 1987
Reclamation. The contest theme:
must help pay for these pleasures
Take Pride in America.
with their tax money, but the great-
est price of all is responsibility.
Within a few years, without the
TAKE
Webster's Dictionary defines re-
PRIDE IN
help of Americans who take pride in
sponsibility as a "moral, legal, or
AMERICA
their country, it will be virtually
mental accountability." The ac-
impossible to enjoy a visit to a park
countability is very similar to that
or a vacation to any national park,
involved in brrowing someoneelse's
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TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
The stewardship message central to the Take Pride in America campaign embodies wise use and
reduced abuse of public lands and natural and cultural resources.
Land managers have identified some examples of ways inconsiderate land users damage and deface
our public lands. Listed below are some of the abuses and misuses that concerned citizens have
reported.
If you witness similar abuses, be a "good guy" and report it to local, State or federal authorities.
Examples of Abuse on Public Lands:
Road signs stolen, used as target practice or torn down
Trash cans overturned, riddled by gunshot or stolen
Forest and range fires caused by arson, careless campers, cigarettes or fireworks
Geysers, fountains, ponds and streams "soaped" with detergent
Public restroom facilities covered with graffiti and toilet seats broken
Statues stolen, used for rifle practice, spray-painted or smashed
Public buildings vandalized, windows broken, holes torn in walls
Picnic tables and benches burned, destroyed or looted
Waterways littered with beer and soft drink cans, styrofoam cups and cigarette butts
Beaches littered with debris hazardous to wildlife and humans
Wooden signs in parks sawed in half, used as firewood, spray-painted with graffiti or
knocked over
Footbridges destroyed
Chain-link fences cut, locks shattered
Poaching
Out of season hunting, trapping and fishing
Illegal hunting of endangered species
Hunting areas littered with shotgun shells
Public fishing areas entangled with fishing line, hooks and bait containers
Plants, flowers, shrubs and trees plundered
Stream gates broken
Telephone lines cut
Christmas trees, firewood and petrified logs pilfered
Illegal dumping of refuse
Initials carved on tree trunks, picnic tables and wooden signs
Archaeological sites bulldozed and looted
Growing and trafficking marijuana and other illegal substances on public lands
Lawns of public buildings and surrounding monuments wrecked by vehicles driving over them
Rocks, bridges, highway overpasses and urban playgrounds defaced by graffiti
Cigarette butts tossed out of car windows and ashtrays dumped in parking lots
Cars abandoned on roadsides
Parking meters vandalized, knocked down or stolen
Sidewalks spray-painted
Bottles and cans left behind after outdoor parties
Truck and auto tires illegally dumped on public lands
1989 AWARDS PROGRAM
EVERYBODY'S A WINNER:
ESPECIALLY AMERICA
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
®
SCENES FROM PREVIOUS
NATIONAL AWARD CEREMONIES
1986
1987
TAKE
PRIDEIN
AMERICA
The Take Pride in America campaign is pleased to announce the 1989
awards program for recognition of outstanding efforts conducted by
individuals and groups on behalf of our Nation's public lands and natural
and cultural resources. Forty-seven States and two U.S. Territories have
joined nine federal agencies and numerous private sector partners - from
Keep America Beautiful, Inc., to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - in this
public awareness campaign. The campaign and awards program seek to
encourage a sense of stewardship and responsibility for America's public
resources.
Last year, the third year of the awards program, over 490 nominations
were submitted to the national awards competition, many from States
which conducted their own State-wide awards programs. Most individuals
and organizations were recognized for their efforts in State awards cere-
monies. Their nominations were then forwarded to the national competi-
tion.
Around the Nation, individuals, businesses, and private and public or-
ganizations embody the spirit of the Take Pride in America campaign.
They are involved in activities which show a great respect and apprecia-
tion for the federal, State and local lands which belong to each and every
citizen of this country. Their actions are helping to ensure that the public
lands and resources which we enjoy today will also be here for future
generations. The awards program is an effort to recognize the exemplary
activities being undertaken as a part of this campaign by Americans, for
America.
We encourage all individuals and groups that have been involved in
activities which benefit public lands and natural and cultural resources to
participate in the Take Pride in America Awards Program.
Your involvement makes everyone a winner - ESPECIALLY AMERICA!
For more information on the
national awards program, contact:
Take Pride in America Campaign
202/343-1726
THE AWARDS PROGRAM
The Take Pride in America Awards Program recognizes individuals and public and
private groups that conduct outstanding stewardship actions or awareness efforts on
behalf of federal, State, local and/or Indian lands and resources. The program will
recognize singular projects, and ongoing programs and efforts, as well as results.
The goals of the Take Pride in America campaign are to:
Increase awareness of the importance of wise use of public lands and natural
and cultural resources;
Encourage an attitude of stewardship and responsibility toward public lands and
resources; and,
Promote participation by individuals, organizations and communities in caring
for public lands and resources.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for a Take Pride in America award, an individual or group must:
Demonstrate involvement in caring for federal, State, local or Indian lands; or,
Illustrate citizen or group initiative toward greater awareness and wise use of
public lands; or.
Foster recognition of citizen responsibility for public lands and cultural and
natural resource and/or encourage personal attitudes of stewardship and active
involvement on behalf of the public lands and resources.
The awards program is open to any individual and to public and private sector
groups, large or small, that have contributed to increased awareness and wise use of
public or Indian lands and resources. The activities for which nominations are
solicited in this awards cycle must have been initiated, accomplished or ongoing in
1988 or 1989. (Note: Your nomination must be submitted on a 1989 application to be
considered.)
JUDGING
A Blue Ribbon Panel will review entries and select awardees. Awards will not
necessarily be made in every category (see Category Section). Entries will be judged
based on four criteria:
Relevance to Take Pride in America goals;
Effect on the public lands;
Effect on public awareness; and,
Degree of involvement/commitment
CATEGORY SELECTION (choose only one)
I. Constituent Organizations: National, regional, State, and local trade, profes-
sional, or other advocacy and membership groups.
II. Business/Corporations: For-profit companies.
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III. Youth Groups: Non-school organizations for persons 18 years and younger.
IV. Civic/Citizen Organizations: National, regional, State. and local organizations
that have public service spirit or agenda (e.g., religious or fraternal organiza-
tions).
V. Media: Print and broadcast organizations.
VI. Educational Institutions: Groups of students, teachers, or administrators from
elementary, middle and high schools, and colleges and universities.
VII. Individuals: Persons or families not acting as part of an organized group.
VIII. Public/Private Partnerships: Joint efforts between government agencies and
private individuals or organizations.
IX. Local Governments: Cities, townships, counties, Indian governments, or other
local governmental bodies.
X. State Governments: Employees or agencies of a State or Commonwealth.
XI. Federal Government: Employees or agencies of the U.S. Government.
XII. Private Lands: Stewardship efforts initiated by individuals and/or groups on
behalf of private land. (Activity should note some public benefit as a result of
the effort.)
NOMINATION PROCESS
States: A number of States are holding first-round Take Pride in America awards
competitions. Participating States and their Governors' designated contact for the
campaign and/or State awards program are listed at the end of this application
booklet. These States have been provided with awards applications and informational
materials. Individuals and groups located in participating States must submit nomina-
tions to the State contact to become eligible for a national award. After awards
selections, participating States may submit up to five State winners per category to the
Take Pride in America national awards program office. Individuals and groups in
non-participating States may enter the awards competition by submitting nominations
directly to the national awards program office: Take Pride in America National
Awards Program Office, 18th & C Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20240.
Federal Government: NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: All nominations of
federal agency units in the Federal Government Category must be submitted to the
appropriate State coordinator to become eligible for a national award. All federal
agencies (Departments) are invited to participate in the Take Pride in America
Awards Program. Agency bureaus (major divisions) are encouraged to solicit nomina-
tions from their various units for the Federal Government Category. Federal agencies
wishing to nominate non-federal individuals or groups in other categories must submit
those nominations to the appropriate State.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
1989 APPLICATIONS MUST BE USED.
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Select the correct awards category. An activity may be entered in only one
category.
Complete the attached Entry Application. Please type. Incomplete applications
will be automatically disqualified. Be sure to include a mailing address and
daytime telephone number where the nominee, or a designated contact in the
nominee's organization may receive awards correspondence.
Submit a summary statement of the activity. This statement should not exceed 2
pages and should include:
- a detailed description of the activity's objectives and results;
- an explanation of why the particular site was chosen;
- a statement of whether the activity is ongoing, occasional, periodic, or a
one-time event; and,
- a detailed description of how the activity improved conditions for the land
and/or resource.
Complete the attached Activity Data Record. Please type.
Additional supplementary information is not required. If it is provided, place
the information in a clearly labeled folder or binder. This is necessary to ensure
that all entry information receives full consideration.
Ensure that supplementary materials are no larger than a 91/2" X 11½" standard
folder or fastened binder and include no more that 10 pages (front and back) of
documentation. Each page should be clearly labeled with the activity name.
Suggested optional enclosures:
- photographs, videotapes or slides, if appropriate;
- organizational, mayoral, gubernatorial, Presidential, etc., citations, resolu-
tions or proclamations; and,
- newspaper, magazine or other publication articles (any printed materials
that promote your activity).
There is no entry fee. All materials become the property of the awards program
and will not be returned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE (If information is not provided in this section,
check the listing of State contacts in the back of this booklet and call your State
Coordinator for State deadline information.)
Entries should be mailed to:
Entries must be postmarked by:
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The national finalists and award winners will receive their awards and be recognized
publicly at a special Take Pride in America National Awards Ceremony. Participants
will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging expenses.
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1989 TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA AWARDS APPLICATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
(Please type)
Name of Individual/Group Being Nominated*
Nominee Address
City
State
Zip Code
Contact in Nominee's Organization
Title
Daytime Phone Number
(
)
Category Name
Type of Organization (Check Only One)
Civic
State
Federal
Military
Media
Conservation
Employment
User-Group
Citizen
Youth
Fraternal
Professional
Corporation
University
Community
Other (Specify)
Responses must be confined to the space provided on the application. (do not "reduce" your answers)
1. DESCRIPTION: Describe your activity (e.g., clean up, patrol/watch communications program).
2. PURPOSE: Why did you conduct this particular activity?
3. METHOD: How did your activity further the Take Pride in America goals? (See page 2)
4. RESULT: What effect did your activity have on public awareness of the need for wise use of public lands
and resources?
*
If there is more than one group involved in this nomination, name the lead group on the application, then
provide the organization name, address and phone number of the other groups on a separate sheet of paper.
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5. RESULT: What effect did your activity have toward the betterment of the public lands and resources?
6. INVOLVEMENT/COMMITMENT: Answer only one of the following (as appropriate to your category
selection).
A. Individual category: Explain the extent of your personal contribution to this activity.
B. Group, organization, public/private partnership, business or governmental body categories: Explain
the degree of participation received from citizen groups, governmental bodies, the general public
and/or other groups.
C. Media category: Explain your contributions to public awareness of the public lands. Videotapes,
newspaper and/or magazine clippings, etc., should be submitted to support your explanation.
7. REPLICATION: For our information only, please explain how your activity can be adapted or
expanded to other areas and locals. This information will not be rated.
8. SUGGESTIONS: Please make any suggestions for improving the Take Pride in America Awards
Program here. This information will not be rated.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Nominator Name
Organization
Title
Daytime Phone Number
Address
City
State
Zip Code
AWARDS APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST:
Required Submissions:
Completed Awards Application
Two-page Summary Statement
Completed Activity Data Record
Optional Submission:
Supplementary Information
(limit - 10 pages, front and back)
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1989
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
ACTIVITY DATA
RECORD
Project No.
Award Appln. No. 89-
This information will not
Date
Initials
be rated
Title of Activity:
Award Category Name:
Award Category No.:
Scope of Activity:
(Check only one)
advertising
educational
site-specific
program
other (specify)
Frequency of Activity:
one-time
occasional
periodic
on going
(Check only one)
Type of Activity Conducted:
clean up
patrol/watch
(Check only one)
gift
research/studies
"adopt-a"
public relations
maintenance
interpretation
inventory
administrative
education
construction
recognition
other (specify)
Subject Area:
camping
cultural resources
hiking
soil conservation/water
forestry
geology/mapping
engineering
wildlife/fish
architecture
off-road vehicles
rangeland
environmental protection
graphics
misc-recreation
schools/playgrounds
other (specify)
Beginning Date:
End Date:
On going:
Y/N
Total Number of People Involved:
Name of Site/Place (if applicable)
Closest City/Town:
County:
U.S. Congressional District:
State:
Land/Site Owner:
federal
State
county
city
other (specify)
Land/Site Owner Address: (agency)
(street)
(city)
(State)
(zip)
Daytime Telephone No.: (
)
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TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA STATE CONTACT INFORMATION
ALABAMA
FLORIDA
IOWA
James D. Martin
Tom Gardner
Larry Wilson
Commissioner
Executive Director
Director
Conservation and Natural
Department of Natural Resources
Conservation Commission
Resources
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Capitol Complex
64 N. Union Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Des Moines, IA 50319
Montgomery, AL 36130
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
Shari Naftzinger
Darryl Howell
Bettina Wood
904/487-2018
515/281-8524
205/261-3151
GEORGIA
KANSAS
AMERICAN SAMOA
J. Leonard Ledbetter
Robert L. Meinen
William Satele
Commissioner
Secretary
Director
Department of Natural
Department of Wildilfe
Department of Parks and
Resources
and Parks
Recreation
Staff Contact:
900 Jackson Street, Suite 502
American Samoa Government
Burt Weerts
Topeka, KS 66612-1220
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
404/656-3830
913/296-2281
684/633-1191
Chuck Gregory
Dept. of Natural
KENTUCKY
ARIZONA
Resources
Carl H. Bradley
Alicia Bristow
Floyd Towers East
Secretary
Commission on the
Suite 1352
Natural Resources and
Arizona Environment
205 Butler Street, S.W.
Environmental Cabinet
1645 W. Jefferson, Suite 416
Atlanta, GA 30334
502/564-3350
Phoenix, AZ 85007
404/656-7092
Staff Contact:
602/255-2102
Marketia Lynn
GUAM
Clean Community Program,
ARKANSAS
First Lady of Guam
Dept. of Environmental
Joan Baldridge
Government House Agana
Protection
Director
Guam 96910
18 Rielly Road
Department of Arkansas
011/671/477-9845
Frankfort, KY 40601
Heritage
502/564-6716
The Heritage Center, Suite 200
HAWAII
225 E. Markham
William W. Paty
LOUISIANA
Little Rock, AR 72201
Chairman
Martha Swan
501/371-1639
Board of Land &
Executive Officer
Natural Resources
Department of Natural
CALIFORNIA
P.O. Box 621
Resources
Henry R. Agonia
Honolulu, HI 96809
Natural Resources Building
Director
Staff Contact:
P.O. Box 94396
Department of Parks and
Keiji Ikezaki
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Recreation
808/548-7455
504/342-6772
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
IDAHO
MAINE
Staff Contact:
Jack Trueblood
Bureau of Public Lands
John Arnold
Commissioner
Department of Conservation
916/445-6712
Idaho Centennial Commission
State House Station 22
916/445-4624
217 W. State Street
Augusta, ME 04333
Boise, ID 83702
207/289-3061
COLORADO
Staff Contact
Kate Jones
Constance Arano
Maryland
Public Information Office
208/345-1990
Torrey C. Brown
Department of Natural
Secretary
Resources
ILLINOIS
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street, Room 718
Charles Tamminga
580 Taylor Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
Office of Public Information
Annapolis, MD 21401
303/866-3311
Department of Conservation
Staff Contact:
524 South Second Street
Barbara McLeod
CONNECTICUT
Springfield, IL 62701-1787
301/974-3017
Leslie Carothers
217/782-7454
MICHIGAN
Commissioner for
Environmental Protection
INDIANA
Tom Martin
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 117
John T. Costello
Director
Hartford, CT 06106
Deputy Director
Office of the Great Lakes
Staff Contact:
Department of Natural
Department of Natural
Resources
Resources
Bill Delaney
State Office Building
P.O. Box 30028
203/566-5524
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Lansing, MI 48933
Staff Contact:
517/373-3588
DELAWARE
Jeffrey J. Leggett
Laurel Wildey
Office of the Governor
317/232-4070
MISSISSIPPI
Carvel State Office Building
Chuck Jepsen
Soil Conservation Service
820 French Street
Suite 1321
Wilmington, DE 19801
Federal Building
302/571-3210
100 West Capitol
Jackson, MS 39269
601/965-4336
MINNESOTA
NORTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
Karen Loechler
William W. Davis
Elbert T. Gill, Jr.
Director of Volunteer Programs
Director of State Parks
Commissioner
Department of Natural
Department of Parks &
Department of Conservation
Resources
Recreation
701 Broadway
Box 36, 500 Lafayette Road
P.O. Box 27687
Nashville, TN 37219-5237
St. Paul, MN 55155
Raleigh, NC 27611
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
TEXAS
Renèe Vail
John Poole
Mitch McCasland
612/296-5042
919/733-7795
Governor's Budget Office
P.O. Box 12428
MISSOURI
NORTH DAKOTA
Capitol Station
Frederick A. Brunner
Doug Eiken
Austin, TX 78711
Director
Director
512/463-1778
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Parks and
P.O. Box 176
Recreation
UTAH
Jefferson City, MO 65102
1424 W. Century Ave., Suite 202
Alton Frazier
Staff Contact:
Bismarck, N.D. 58501
Department of Natural
Julie Fuller
Staff Contact:
Resources
314/751-3443
Leo Hennessey
1636 West North Temple
701/224-4887
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
MONTANA
OHIO
Staff Contact:
Brace Hayden
Senior Policy Analyst
Sondra L. Yates
Fran Harris Craigle
Office of Litter Prevention and
801/538-7200
Office of the Governor
Capitol Building
Recycling
VERMONT
Helena, MT 59620
Department of Natural
Staff Contact:
Resources
George Plumb
Ralph Driear
1939 Fountain Square, Bldg. E-1
Department of Forests,
Columbus, OH 43224
Parks & Recreation
406/444-3111
614/265-6873
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
NEBRASKA
OKLAHOMA
802/244-8711
Dayle Williamson
Glenn Sullivan
Director
Executive Director
VIRGINIA
Department of Natural
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation
B.C. Leynes, Jr.
Resources
Department
Director
P.O. Box 94876
Lincoln, NE 68509-4876
500 Will Rodgers Building
Department of Conservation
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
and Historic Resources
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
1100 Washington Building
Steve Gaul
Dale Schmaltz
Richmond, VA 23219
402/471-2081
405/521-2973
Staff Contact:
Leon A. App
NEVADA
OREGON
804/786-2121
Roland D. Westergard
Ernie McDonald
Director
President
WASHINGTON
Department of Conservation
Stop Oregon Litter and
Cleveland Pinnix
and Natural Resources
Vandalism (SOLV)
Deputy Director
201 South Falls
P.O. Box 40047
Washington State Parks and
Carson City, NV 89710
Portland, OR 97310
Recreation Commission
Staff Contact:
1-800-322-3326
7150 Cleanwater Lane, KY-11
Ron James
Olympia, WA 98504-5711
702/885-5138
PENNSYLVANIA
Staff Contact:
Bureau of State Parks
Camille Johnson
NEW HAMPSHIRE
P.O. Box 1467
206/753-5759
Norm VanderNoot
Harrisburg, PA 17120
The Petroleum Council
717/787-8800
WEST VIRGINIA
23 School Street
Ronald R. Postesta
Concord, NH 03301
RHODE ISLAND
Director
603/224-4097
John Pagliarini
Department of Natural
Policy Associate for
Resources
NEW JERSEY
Environmental Affairs
Office of the Governor
1800 E. Washington Street
Beverley H. Fedorko
Charleston, WV 25305
Assistant Director
Providence, RI 02903
Staff Contact:
Office of Communications
401/277-2000
Maxine Scarbro
and Public Education
Department of Environmental
SOUTH CAROLINA
304/348-3370
Protection CN402
Carolyn McLaughlin
Trenton, NJ 08625
Governor's Division of Energy,
WISCONISN
Staff Contact:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Scott Fromader
Joyce Albanezi
1205 Pendelton Street,
Office of the Governor
4th Floor
State Capitol
609/633-2103
Columbia, SC 29201
Madison, WI 53707
803/734-0445
608/267-8912
NEW MEXICO
Karen Brown
SOUTH DAKOTA
WYOMING
Manager
Chuck Post
Rod Miller
Special Programs
Senior Administrative Assistant
Natural Resources Analyst
State Parks & Recreation Division
Game, Fish and Parks
State Planning Coordinator's
408 Galisteo Street
Anderson Building
Office
Santa Fe, NM 87503
445 Capitol
Herchler Building,
Staff Contact:
Pierre, SD 57501
Second Floor East
Phil Haseltine
605/773-3485
Cheyenne, WY 82002
505/827-7862
307/777-7574
U.S. Department of the Interior
Everybody's A
Winner:
Especially
America
Examples Of
Stewardship Activities
Across The Nation
TAKE
PRIDEIN
AMERICA
®
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
There is excitement in the air, and it is because of the people of this great Nation. Dedi-
cated individuals, families, businesses and groups have made a commitment to the public
lands in their areas and are working together to help take care of them. They are making
the extra effort to get involved, and they are making public lands and resources better
for all Americans. They are making a difference.
You, too, have the opportunity to make a difference!
In his State of the Union address in February 1986, President Reagan outlined the need
for commitment saying, "All Americans should take pride in their outstanding public lands
and historic sites that belong to everyone We must all work together for a renewed
awareness that these lands are our lands."
With that charge, the Take Pride in America campaign was launched to generate a greater
sense of citizen ownership, pride and responsibility for America's natural and cultural
resources and to encourage good stewardship attitudes and behavior.
Take Pride in America is a national public awareness campaign designed to encourage
wise use of the lands and resources shared by all Americans. Many federal, State, local
and private sector organizations have responded to that call to action and are working
together to Take Pride in America. The focus of the campaign is at the grassroots level.
The campaign is not intended to be a vast federal program, but rather to provide a unify-
ing theme for thousands of local and individual activities. Through national public service
announcements, public-private partnerships, a national awards program and other activi-
ties, the campaign seeks to provide a boost for stewardship action and awareness efforts
around the Nation.
This booklet provides examples of activities which concerned citizens and organizations
have underway. These Americans embody a spirit of commitment to their country and
fellow man. All of us, no matter how young or old, can share this commitment by follow-
ing their example in helping care for, and by using responsibly the public lands and resources
we all enjoy.
Get involved. You can make a difference. Take Pride in America. After all, this land
is your land!
Index
I. Constituent Organizations
1
II. Businesses/Corporations
5
III. Youth Groups
8
IV. Civic/Citizen Organizations
11
V. Media
14
VI. Educational Institutions
16
VII. Individuals
19
VIII. Public/Private Partnerships
23
IX. Local Governments
28
X. State Governments
31
XI. Federal Government
34
Denotes Take Pride in America National Award Winner
Denotes Take Pride in America National Award Finalist
I. Constituent Organizations
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) has developed a community-
based system to collect recyclables through their Youth Litter Patrols which are active
in 52 cities and villages across the vast State of Alaska. The Patrols' dedication and
diligence has produced a remarkable 50% increase in the return of recyclables. ALPAR's
method of cleaning up streams, trails and roadsides, coupled with their recycling pro-
gram, effectively promotes the conservation of valuable resources.
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission in Arkansas, each
year sponsors the "Great Arkansas Cleanup" with support from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and Coca-Cola Bottling Company. A natural outgrowth of the annual cleanup
is their "Adopt-A-Spot" program, a year-round effort enthusiastically embraced by
individuals and organizations eager to "adopt" a specific area to preserve and enhance.
By focusing on the problem of litter in public places and ways to combat and control
it, a widespread feeling of stewardship is generated among the citizens of Pine Bluff
and Jefferson County.
Volunteers from around the world came together in Colorado's wilderness to blaze a
410-mile recreation trail from Denver to Durango. The concept for this outdoor "class-
room" was developed by the Friends of the Colorado Trail and the Colorado Moun-
tain Club, both headquartered in Denver. This unique opportunity for hands-on education
of nature's ecosystems imbues proprietary concern in all who have shared in the project
from its inception and continuing through the years with trail maintenance.
The Delaware Nature Education Society (DNES) instills a responsible attitude toward
public land in more than 30,000 students every year. Outdoor laboratories are set up
to teach methods of conserving natural areas and protecting wildlife habitats. As a result
of 21 years of dedication to improving Delaware's environment, new recreation areas
have been established and wildlife habitats have been secured.
Keep North Carolina Beautiful, Inc. (KNCB) has reached citizens throughout the
State teaching personal responsibility for the environment, and encouraging active in-
volvement in the beautification and conservation of natural and cultural resources. One
of KNCB's outstanding projects, Operation Beautiful, a community awards program,
attracted participation from 397,000 concerned citizens. Another project, the 1985-86
School Beautification Awards Program, involved 80 schools with projects ranging from
creating nature trails, to painting school buildings and planting flowers and shrubs. This
expanding effort will continue to enhance public lands for the people of North Carolina
to enjoy.
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The American Camping Association has developed a program of activities for camps
to use in support of the Take Pride in America campaign. Pilot programs were availa-
ble for use in approximately 40 camps across the country in 1986. Some activities in-
volve physical improvements to public resources by campers, while others seek to enhance
the campers' awareness of their relationship with the environment. A video is being
prepared to help spark the interest of camp directors and staff members for future camping
seasons.
The Center for Environmental Education in Austin, Texas, is a nonprofit agency that
coordinated the first TEXAS COASTAL CLEANUP. Thousands of volunteers, work-
ing at 10 sites along the 600-mile Texas Gulf Coast, removed tons of litter, plastic debris
and 55-gallon drums. The litter along the Texas coast is both a visual eyesore and a
serious health hazard for marine mammals and birds. Using the theme, "Be A Beach
Buddy," the Center has succeeded in increasing awareness of the litter problem and
is working on long-range solutions.
The Environmental Educators of Southeast Idaho have undertaken the revitalization
of the Cherry Springs Nature Area in the Caribou National Forest. The area, closed
for years, had been vandalized and neglected. Now, nature programs educate the pub-
lic about resource protection and enhancement, multiple-use management and public
land stewardship. The organization designed and constructed an environmental educa-
tion trail and a trail for the handicapped, developed a brochure about the area, spon-
sored in-service days for local teachers, and developed a "Forest Investigation Kit"
for the local school district.
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, in Bay St.
Louis, Mississippi, sponsors an ongoing project designed to increase public awareness
of the litter problem and promote citizen involvement in solving it. Last year, 400 resi-
dents picked up trash and hazardous debris along 12 miles of beach. The project was
planned to coincide with low tide so that as much of the beach as possible could be
cleaned. Once the project was completed, a major push was organized to keep the beaches
clean through education and better enforcement of the anti-litter law.
Since 1982, the Houston West Chamber of Commerce in Texas, has funded the Clean
Houston West Committee, a hands-on, grassroots volunteer drive to clean up and beau-
tify its community lands, urban open spaces and natural resources. The committee spreads
its message through education, visible volunteerism, recycling and wildflower seeding.
The committee's "Beautify Urban Development (BUD) Award" increases awareness
by rewarding citizens and companies who care enough about natural resource conser-
vation to take action.
2
The Society for Range Management, in Denver, Colorado, has developed informa-
tional and educational programs to increase public awareness of the value of rangelands
as an important recreational and economic base in our country. This recognition is en-
couraged through serial publications, brochures, displays, audio-visual programs, semi-
nars, workshops, tours, student and youth programs, and personal presentations to all
levels of land users. Since 1948, the Society has encouraged citizens to embrace the
need to manage and use rangelands and other resources wisely.
Trout Unlimited of California, in the San Francisco Bay Area coordinated a project
to improve the stream habitat of the Piaute Cutthroat trout, a fish unique to the eastern
Sierra Nevada mountain range in Alpine County, California. Over the 4th of July and
Labor Day weekends of 1986, 70 volunteers drove 500 miles, then hiked 25 miles to
complete this labor-intensive project of building 4 miles of temporary range fence and
streambank stabilization structures along three creeks. This was a cooperative project
of the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service and Trout
Unlimited, and is being used as a model for similar projects.
The American Institute of Architects has developed The Sourcebook, a unique col-
lection of references of environmental education resources. It offers learning opportu-
nities in community study and environmental behavior, ecosystem and architectural
heritage, art and design principles, and earth resources and technology.
The Southwestern Region of the National Speleological Society provided assistance
to the Bureau of Land Management to preserve and protect fragile resources of the more
than 800 caves in the Roswell District, New Mexico. Activities included cave tours,
design and development of a photographic journal of cave resources, trash and graffiti
removal, and mapping of caves and passages.
Approximately 30 volunteers from member clubs of the Northern California Federa-
tion of Rock, Gem and Mineral Societies hold an annual litter cleanup of the Clear
Creek Management Area. The event has resulted in the collection of tons of trash over
the past few years.
The Fresno County Sportsmen's Club assisted State and federal agencies in develop-
ing a parking area near the Tumey Hills in central California. In addition, the volun-
teers provided visitor assistance on the opening weekend of quail season. The club also
conducted habitat maintenance work which included removing fallen trees and mend-
ing fences, repairing spillway erosion, planting new willows around ponds and making
brush piles to provide wildlife cover.
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The U.S. Marine Corps, Cape Lookout Mobile Sportsfishermen Association mem-
bers, other park users, and a park concessioner conducted a major cleanup project at
the Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. Approximately 150 volunteers
relocated hundreds of rusted vehicles that had been scattered for many years through-
out the seashore. Marine Corps heavy equipment assisted with the cleanup.
Members of two off-highway vehicle groups spent two weekends picking up trash at
the Imperial Sand Dunes Area, California. More than 900 bags of trash were removed
the first weekend, and 20 cubic yards the second weekend. Signs were installed urging
users to keep the dunes clean and two 40-cubic-yard dumpsters were installed.
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II. Businesses/Corporations
Northeast Utilities of Hartford, Connecticut, developed and continues to administer
a comprehensive outdoor recreational and environmental education program at North-
field Mountain in Massachusetts. Over 5,000 acres of land and water resources have
been set aside for the public to enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoe-
ing, hiking, fishing, camping, boating, picnicking and nature study. A true apprecia-
tion and respect for natural resources is nurtured in all who visit Northfield Mountain.
The Ohio Power Company of Canton, Ohio, conceived and built "ReCreation Land,"
a 30,000-acre park in Southeast Ohio. This unique park is built on reconditioned sur-
face mined land. Ohio Power planted millions of trees, and formed hundreds of ponds
which were stocked with game fish. The company continues to operate the park for
the thousands of visitors who go there every year to hike, fish, camp and enjoy the
wonders of nature. ReCreation Land is an excellent and imaginative example of the
successful restoration of lands previously used for developmental purposes.
The Philadelphia Electric Company of Holtwood, Pennsylvania, sponsors a variety
of educational workshops at Muddy Run Recreation Park. The company believes that
through meeting the educational needs and interests of the community, responsible
stewardship attitudes can be formed and developed. Their efforts have led to civic organ-
izations and school groups working hand-in-hand planting trees and shrubs, improving
wildlife habitats, removing trash and debris and performing many other beneficial tasks.
Consolidated Coal Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, donated a key parcel of land
to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to help create the 1,000-acre Enlow Fork
Natural Area. In addition to affording opportunities for hunting a wide variety of game,
the management plan for the area will emphasize protection of the forested hillsides,
flood plains and wildflowers.
Leadership Fresno, sponsored by the Fresno County and City Chamber of Com-
merce and the Fresno Bee newspaper, initiated the "Envy Award," which recognizes
outstanding landscaping projects by local business owners. The purpose of the award
is to enhance civic pride through recognition of beautification projects. Through pub-
licity and reward, the Envy Award helps to promote the Take Pride in America goals
of increased public awareness and volunteerism. In a brown valley, Fresno, California,
is becoming a lovely, green oasis.
The Systems + Division of Hawaiian Tel in Honolulu, Hawaii, organized a cleanup
of litter and debris at Sandy Beach. Over 150 employees and their families participated
in this event which, in addition to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Hawaii's
beach parks, also created awareness within the community of the need to keep Hawaii's
valuable resources clean.
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McDonald's of Hawaii has adopted two park sites in Honolulu, Hawaii, that had been
neglected, abused and covered with graffiti. McDonald's has invested over 2,400 hours
in the cleanup, landscaping and maintenance of both sites. The regular maintenance
and extensive landscaping has impressed the public so much that they now are taking
pride in their beautiful parks. Other businesses and individuals have followed McDonald's
good example and adopted parks of their own to maintain.
For twenty years, Peabody Coal Company of Flagstaff, Arizona, has funded archaeo-
logical studies in and around its Black Mesa Coal Mine on the Navajo and Hopi Reser-
vations. As a result, valuable pieces of information have been gathered and made a part
of the public record before these irreplaceable remnants of the past are lost. More than
2,700 prehistoric and historic sites have been identified and recorded. The "Black Mesa
Archaeological Project" demonstrates that industry and archaeology can work in con-
cert to improve our country without sacrificing either's goals.
The Phillips Petroleum Company of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is the major oil producer
in the Burbank Oil Field in North Central Oklahoma. Using advanced oil recovery tech-
niques, Phillips has obtained maximum production from the oil field which also benefits
the Osage Indians, who own the mineral rights. The Burbank field is a showcase of
oil industry field operations and good environmental practices, and demonstrates to the
public how to make wise use of natural resources.
The Shell Pipe Line Corporation of Houston, Texas, has demonstrated its commit-
ment to conserving natural and cultural resources. The "Shell Cortez CO2" project
involved wellfield development and pipeline construction with consideration of cultural
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resources in environmental analysis; recovery of prehistoric and historic archaeologi-
cal artifacts and data; mitigation of project impacts; construction impact monitoring;
and, emergency cultural resources data recovery. It also involved the donation of a sig-
nificant archaeological site for future use as a public park.
A two-day cleanup effort was organized by Wild Rivers Expedition and Cannon
Tours. Once littered with garbage and tires, a 27-mile section of the San Juan River
in Utah now has a much improved appearance. The fourteen volunteers collected a truck-
ful of garbage.
As an extension of Kodak's participation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park's
Golden Anniversary photo contest, the company produced and donated a slide show
on photography in the park. The park shows the program in the Sugarlands Visitor Center
and makes it available for loan off-site.
At the Johnson Valley Open Area, California, more than 200 members of the Bureau
of Land Management's (BLM) Barstow District, the American Motorcycle Associa-
tion (AMA) and their families spent the weekend taking out an estimated four tons of
glass, trash, junk cars, and other debris. The AMA provided manpower, American
Honda provided trash bags, BLM provided dump trunks, and Thompson Distributing
Company of Barstow provided beverages.
Monsanto's Project Green Lots was organized to improve the appearance of vacant
lots in St. Louis' inner city areas. The project involves Monsanto personnel and retirees,
volunteers, local youths and unemployed workers.
Mobil Oil Company's Clean/Green Teams effort provides summer jobs for youth who
clean and fix-up local parks, subways and neighborhoods.
During a pipeline development project, Shell and Mobil Oil company employees reported
a major prehistoric artifact theft operation resulting in legal prosecution.
Exxon provided a grant to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to develop a
multimedia program called "Keeping Wyoming Wild.' The program shows ways to
minimize wildlife conflicts and other impacts in the conduct of development activities
on public lands. Exxon policy requires all employees and contract personnel to view
this program before working on projects. Other natural resource development compa-
nies have similar educational programs.
The Dupont Company provided the Fish and Wildlife Service with a four year grant
to support captive breeding of endangered bald eagles at the Patuxent Wildlife Research
Center in Laurel, Maryland. Captive-bred eaglets are released to the wild in States where
eagle populations are low. DuPont also published a brochure on bald eagles and donat-
ed 100,000 copies for free distribution to the public at national wildlife refuges and
other locations.
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III. Youth Groups
Boy Scouts in the Timberline District of the Denver Area Council are learning the
importance of caring for our public lands through their continuing "Adopt-A-Forest"
program. The scouts have coordinated volunteer services in Pike National Forest and
Lost Creek Wilderness Area. Over 100 scout troops have earned 1,290 merit badges
and completed 260 projects that benefit not only public lands, but the tens of thousands
of people who visit these areas every year seeking relaxation and enjoyment.
The Mason-Dixon Boy Scout Council of Hagerstown, Maryland, coordinated a summer-
long camporee in 1986, at the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historical
Park. The canal was closed when massive flooding left enormous amounts of trash and
debris along its banks. Scouts and other volunteers contributed 40,000 work hours to
the project. The canal's cleanup and repair is one year ahead of schedule because of
this generous donation of time and energy. Many of the groups plan to return and "Adopt-
A-Mile" of the canal. They will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining their "adopt-
ed" portions of this famous waterway.
The Big Sky Girl Scout Council and the Montana Council of Boy Scouts hosted
"Project 93," a cleanup effort along a 1,000-mile stretch of highway between Darby
and Eureka, Montana. Thousands of dedicated scouts participated in the project, and
over 500,000 pounds of litter and debris were collected. The Highway Patrol and the
Sheriff's Department assisted by patrolling the highway for the scouts' protection. The
project goals were not only met, but surpassed. The scouts, proud of their contribution
to the region, look forward to tackling other such beneficial projects in the future.
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Boy Scout Troop 92 of Greeneville, Tennessee, donated over 865 hours of trail main-
tenance work, including blazing, clearing, reconstruction of existing trails, and con-
struction of new trails on 87 miles of the U.S. Forest Service's Nolichucky Ranger District
trail system. The scouts' efforts have resulted in the founding of a local hiking club,
renewed interest in the trail system, and increased knowledge about every citizen's respon-
sibility for public lands.
Wasatch-Cache National Forest's Perception Park campground, located in Ogden, Utah,
was redesigned in 1980 specifically to accommodate handicapped visitors. It was a per-
fect location for Handicapped Athletes in Action to learn valuable skills by spending
the summer cleaning, repairing and maintaining the campground. Between eight and
ten volunteers worked daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For many of these
youngsters, it was their first camping experience. The project improved the appearance
of the campground and provided work and learning opportunities for the handicapped
youths.
The San Francisco Conservation Corps provided invaluable assistance in resource
management projects to the National Park Service in the San Francisco Bay area of
California. During an 8-week program, city youths, aged 18-25, were involved in many
different types of natural, cultural and recreational conservation work such as: erosion
control, brush clearing, trail construction, building stabilization, archaeological exca-
vations, ruins stabilization and assistance at special park events. The young people gained
skills, experience and insight they will value for years to come.
Teton Valley Ranch Camp of Kelly, Wyoming, helped develop and test a pilot pro-
gram to be used in the future by the American Camping Association. Nearly 200 campers
worked on 60 projects and activities, including: rerouting and "erosion-proofing" trails;
revegetating a recreation area in Grand Teton National Park; and, learning the princi-
ples of no-impact camping. The goals of the pilot program were to:
- learn about the local environment;
- understand and help alleviate the problems facing public lands; and,
- develop an outdoor ethic.
Wildlife Explorer Post 637 of Porter, Oklahoma, assisted the Oklahoma Department
of Wildlife Conservation in deer management on 83,000 acres of public hunting areas,
participated in capturing and banding. over 3,000 Canada geese, and hosted the Jean-
Pierre Chouteau National Spring "Hik-O-Ree" for over 1,000 local scouts. The activi-
ties provided the Explorers an opportunity to learn wildlife management methods and
techniques for conserving natural resources. Participants developed a personal sense
of responsibility for wise stewardship of public lands, while providing an invaluable
service to the State.
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In 1983, the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, established an environ-
mental awareness program that covers flora, fauna, geology, land ethics and cultural
resources. The focus of the program is to acquaint scouts with the interdependence of
man and his natural environment and to develop an attitude of responsibility for public
lands. The Philmont staff teaches environmental awareness to young men and women
from across the Nation who carry this information home to share with their communities.
Boy Scout Troop 414 of Santa Fe, New Mexico, organized and participated in a number
of volunteer projects at the Pecos National Monument. The scouts and their parents
weeded, tilled and planted the "Priest Garden," and removed weeds from around an
adobe church and convent. These structures are part of the interpretive display at the
historic monument. The projects improved the appearance of the monument and en-
abled the scouts to learn about wise stewardship.
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IV. Civic/Citizen Organizations
The mission of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is to instill in the citizens of Colo-
rado a sense of personal responsibility for their public lands through hands-on projects
such as trail construction, wildlife habitat improvement, log cabin fabrication and wet-
lands enhancement and maintenance. In only two years, the Denver-based citizen
organization has increased their membership to 500, with a volunteer base exceeding
1,000 and statewide media reach.
More than five miles of hiking trails and a quarter-mile concrete surfaced trail for the
handicapped have been constructed by over 1,000 volunteers in Franklin Grove, Illinois.
The Franklin Creek Preservation Area Committee, is engaged in a huge restoration
project believed to be the first of its kind in Illinois. On a 506-acre parcel of idle State-
owned land, the committee launched a successful campaign to create a beautiful recrea-
tion facility. This citizen committee's unselfish love for the outdoors has resulted in
a monument that shows the entire State the benefits of volunteer-harnessed energy.
The "Save the Prairie" campaign was launched to conserve 16 acres of natural prairie
in Homewood, Illinois. Sponsored by the Memorial Chapter of the Izaak Walton
League, the effort was initiated to raise funds to preserve the natural beauty of their
prairie and to share this precious resource with the public. The spirit of cooperation
and caring has delighted all involved and strengthened their commitment to conservation.
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A scenic downtown park graces the banks of the Cuyahoga River in Kent, Ohio, thanks
to the work of thousands of dedicated volunteers over the past 16 years. Under the leader-
ship of the Kent Environmental Council, civic organizations and school groups banded
together to focus public attention on the value of the river and the need to protect it.
The land was cleared and cleaned; bridges, retaining walls and steps were built; and,
the three-mile-long riverside park was completed by planting trees, shrubs and flowers.
Since August 1982, The Blair Park Restoration Committee has been working to re-
store a ten-acre, 19th-century Victorian park in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The com-
mittee designed a facsimile of the original park on paper from interviews, old postcards,
family photographs, and archaeological and historical documents. They were able to
determine the original location and layout of the park, as well as the various designs
of the structures. The front of the park has been landscaped and all of the original struc-
tures are being rebuilt.
For the past 3 years, with the help of approximately 30 volunteers weekly, the Clean
Air Team in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been cleaning up Diamond Head State Monument.
The volunteers climb to Diamond Head's summit and, along the way, clean up the trail
and remove graffiti. The Team also produces anti-pollution public service announce-
ments which air on local TV stations. More people are becoming aware of the need
to preserve the integrity of Hawaii's famous natural landmark, because of the diligent
work of the Clean Air Team.
Friends of the Northwest Park, a volunteer organization with over 200 members, is
dedicated to careful land use at Northwest Park in Windsor, Connecticut. The group
is responsible for publishing a quarterly newsletter; youth and adult educational pro-
grams; publicity and exhibits for the park's Nature Center; fundraising activities; an
annual County Fair; and, a variety of volunteer activities to assist park staff with the
operational and educational needs of the park and the Nature Center.
In Honolulu, Hawaii, the Kalihi-Palama Community Council is working to restore
the Kapalama Canal. For years, the 5-mile-long canal had been used as a dumping ground.
The council rallied the community and, working together, volunteers turned an ugly
canal into a valuable resource. Since the cleanup, the council has met with community
leaders to enlist their aid in continuing to maintain the canal. This project helped to
demonstrate how effective community action can result in restoration of public resources.
A citizens' group in Chesterfield County, Virginia, launched the Keep Chesterfield
County Clean Corporation in 1985. Their public information campaign informed
citizens about the litter problem through specifically designed television shows and
newspaper articles. Educational programs were conducted in all of the county schools
and day care centers and also reached senior citizen groups and civic associations. Fall
and spring cleanup programs were held, "Clean Business of the Month" and "Adopt-
a-Spot" programs were initiated, essay and poster contests were sponsored, and recycling
activities were promoted. Due to excellent response from the public, the program will
continue and be expanded.
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The Richmond County Anti-Litter Council is composed of 30 volunteers serving on
5 committees: Cleanup; Communications; Education; Law Enforcement and Clean Busi-
ess Awards. Council headquarters is in Warsaw, Virginia, but outreach is county-wide.
Nearly 200 volunteers were recruited to clean up 85 miles of roadway collecting dis-
carded appliances and 580 bags of litter. Local media, churches, businesses, civic or-
ganizations and young people were involved, including 425 students who participated
in slogan, essay and poster contests.
Hidden Cave Volunteer Tour Guides provide public tours of prehistoric caves at Hidden
Cave, Nevada, giving the visiting public a unique opportunity to gain new insights into
Native American prehistoric life styles.
The Westark Retired Senior Volunteer Program Chapter of Arkansas, established
to provide senior citizens (age 60 and older) with volunteer opportunities, performs
numerous tasks at the Fort Smith National Historic Site such as greeting visitors and
answering questions, distributing brochures, performing curatorial functions and basic
park research.
The Friends of Red Rock Canyon is a nonprofit organization established to enhance
the recreational programs of the Bureau of Land Management at the Red Rock Canyon
Recreation Area, near Las Vegas, Nevada, by accepting services of volunteers. Activi-
ties include nature walks, slide presentations, demonstrations and discussion about: Night
Sky interpretation; life and survival of the Southern Nevada Piaute Indians; and, adapta-
tions of desert wildlife.
The Lemhi Nordic Ski Club Explorer Scouts and other volunteers completed a shelter
one-half-mile from the Continental Divide. The shelter, at the 8,400 foot elevation in
the Beaverhead Mountains on the Montana-Idaho border, is available for cross-country
skiers and hikers on the Continental Divide.
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V. Media
Thomas Horton, a reporter for the Baltimore Sunpapers in Maryland, frequently reports
on the state of the living resources in the Chesapeake Bay to focus public attention on
environmental issues important to the survival of the Bay. Because of his personal com-
mitment to the Bay's protection and restoration, many others have been positively in-
fluenced and successfully mobilized into needed action.
WJBK-TV in Detroit, Michigan, orchestrated the media campaign on behalf of a spe-
cial cleanup of the Rouge River called "Rouge Rescue '86.'' The station solicited sup-
port from radio stations, newspapers and local businesses. A concerted effort was made
to focus public attention on the river's potential as a clean, viable resource for the com-
munity. As a result of WJBK's foresight and hard work, over 2,000 volunteers turned
out for the cleanup at 15 sites along the river. This excellent example of responsible
stewardship has prompted similar projects for the benefit of the Rouge River.
The editor, George Neavoll, of the Wichita Eagle-Beacon in Wichita, Kansas, sup-
ports and publicizes virtually every local campaign, proposal or idea which encourages
conservation of our natural and cultural resources. His editorials consistently show a
deep appreciation and concern for natural, historical and cultural resources. The Eagle-
Beacon, circulated throughout the entire State of Kansas, provides leadership in foster-
ing responsible steward practices.
The nationally syndicated "MARK TRAIL" wildlife conservation cartoon strip, by Jack
Elrod and Ed Dodd, publicized the Take Pride in America campaign in over 200 papers
across the country on December 12, 1986. The protagonist, MARK TRAIL, is an out-
door writer who travels across the country alerting people to wildlife and conservation
concerns. In this New Year's resolution cartoon, MARK TRAIL turns from his story-
line to explain that one-third of America is public land and that it is every citizen's
duty to protect it. He calls on readers to make a resolution to "Take Pride in America."
KCNC-TV in Denver, Colorado, covers most of the public lands activities in its area
taking an informational/educational approach. They inform the people of Colorado about
the importance of public land, what can be done to preserve and improve it, and the
need to take personal responsibility for it. This type of coverage is designed to spur
people into action. News stories included: a two-part series about volunteers building
the Colorado Trail; a story on Forest Service volunteers; and, an article on vandalism
and theft of Indian relics.
Sunset Magazine, a western regional publication, conducted a search through the West
to find pacesetting volunteer programs. The magazine asked readers to share their
experiences and ideas with other Sunset readers. The magazine editors see the begin-
ning of a grassroots movement of people doing more than just "giving at the office."
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The National Fishery Research and Development Center, Asaph, Pennsylvania, has a
new group of sixteen volunteers who responded to an article in the Marketplace section
of The Wellsboro Gazette and Westfield Free Press-Courier. The papers published ar-
ticles about the "Take Pride in America" campaign and discussed some specific areas
where volunteers could help.
The Gallup Independent in New Mexico is donating space for a bi-weekly column called
"Your National Parks." The articles are written by the Superintendent at El Morro
National Monument. The column is intended to provide in-depth understanding of the
national parks: how they were established; how they are being maintained today; what
they offer to visitors; and, discussions of current issues affecting the entire national
park system.
Channel 10 TV News (KTSP) in Phoenix, Arizona, ran a week-long series of reports
on the theft and destruction of archeological resources in Arizona. These feature stories
highlighted the fact that destruction of our heritage can be stopped if people report vio-
lations.
The PBS TV station (KAET) in Tempe, Arizona, produced a 20-minute documentary
on archaeological vandalism, titled "Thieves of Time." This educational program ex-
plores the scope and effect of the illegal trade in antiquities stolen from our public lands.
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VI. Educational Institutions
In Page, Arizona, the 1985-86 5th grade class of Page Elementary School together
with their parents, teachers, principal, and two National Park Service employees, dedi-
cated two days to a tremendous cleanup operation at Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area. Thousands of pounds of litter were removed, a small bridge with culvert was
constructed and a cable fence was erected to protect the area. After devoting so much
of their time and energy to improving the recreation area, the young students gained
a new understanding of pride and accomplishment, and they pledged never to litter.
During its first five years, the Hawai'i Nature Center has opened the hearts and minds
of over 50,000 people. Located in Honolulu, the non-profit nature education facility
offers classes to children in kindergarten through the 4th grade, and, on weekends, to
the general public. Students are taught to understand and appreciate the beautiful and
delicate environment of the Hawaiian Islands. By providing interpretations of the past
and present environment of Hawaii, the project has engendered a pride in the essence
of all that is truly Hawaii, and truly America.
Scouts from the Pierre Indian Learning Center Post 279 in Pierre, South Dakota,
have "adopted" the Badlands National Park in order to pursue a variety of projects
centered around wildlife and natural resource conservation. The scouts conduct a Big
Horn sheep count, maintain campsites, clear litter from trails, survey wilderness areas,
preserve gravesites and repair fences and signs. These projects help to conserve the
historic aspects of the park, as well as instill respect for the natural and cultural resources
that are traditionally important to Native Americans.
The Madison School in Hinsdale, Illinois, has developed a unique outdoor classroom
called "The Living Classroom." Madison students enjoy learning first-hand about their
natural environment along the nature path on their school grounds. Science, composition,
math, art, English, and social studies are taught and related to the growing and living
environment. Through the dedicated efforts of Madison teachers, students have gained
new understanding of the need to nurture and protect natural resources.
For the past 21 years, the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming,
through lecture and example, has stimulated awareness and promoted participation in
resource stewardship. Approximately 20,000 students have graduated from the 31-day
course. The school's mission is to be the best source of wilderness leadership skills
which benefit the user as well as the environment.
Twenty-seven students in the 1985-86 3rd grade class at South Jordan Elementary
School in South Jordan, Utah, have a new appreciation for the public land around their
community center. The children worked hard to clean up the land surrounding their
Fire Station, Police Station and Library. When their job was completed, they commented
that they gained greater respect for their public lands.
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The staff, faculty and students of Dunedin High School are involved in improving their
Florida community The National Honor Society landscaped the city of Dunedin's
Edgewater Park, planting over 600 shrubs. The school's carpentry class constructed
picnic tables and shelters for the park. And, as part of a reconstruction project at the
War Véterans Monument, the school's masonry class built a brick planter.
The "How To Be An Earthwarden" progam is an intense two and one-half day out-
door educational experience for students at Boyce Middle School in Upper St. Claire,
Pennsylvania. The progam emphasizes air, water, soil, energy and wildlife studies, and
was developed to enhance understanding of the "web of life." Through this program,
the students gain a greater realization that their actions have an impact on the environment.
In a one-time event, over 500 students and faculty members of Bob Jones University
in Greenville, South Carolina, volunteered to clean up, develop and repair over 150
acres of parks and public property. The volunteers picked up litter; removed trash from
the Reedy River; repaired and repainted picnic tables, benches and trash cans; built
a small bridge; trimmed trees; landscaped; and, cleaned inside public buildings. Over
30 truckloads of litter, dead limbs and debris were collected. The students spent over
2,000 hours to give Greenville's prime leisure resource an improved visual appearance
and more functional use. As a result, two civic groups have initiated plans to clean up
other city parks.
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The Environmental Studies Center of Hillsborough Community College in Tampa,
Florida, has been promoting environmental awareness for over ten years. The center
sponsors programs that range from mangrove ecology, marine biology and manatee
awareness workshops to terrestrial ecology and Florida's unique environmental problems.
Over 30,000 individuals have benefited from these high quality programs. Participants
comprise elementary, high school and college students, and adult and senior citizen groups
from across the State.
Initiated in 1976, the Bicentennial Youth Park, operated by the School Board of Volusia
County in Deland, Florida, is an environmental learning center for the school system.
The educational program is designed to bring about an awareness of the interdependence
between man and his natural environment. The 200-acre park, initially funded by the
students' Bicentennial projects, contains examples of 70% of Florida's biota. The park
serves 52 district schools, seven private schools and the community of Volusia.
The Sand Pine Nature Center is a vital part of Deltona Lakes Elementary School in
Deltona, Florida. It is an outdoor, environmental study area for the purpose of extend-
ing the opportunity for learning and wonder beyond classroom walls. The center was
created to: protect a unique and sensitive ecosystem; and, develop an environmental
study area to enhance the students' education and awareness of the necessity of main-
taining environmental quality.
The New York City Board of Education sent letters to every high school in the city
asking students to volunteer in the Gateway National Recreation Area cleanup. Hundreds
of students participated in the event which was part of the Gateway Environmental Study
Center's tenth anniversary celebration. The events were co-sponsored by Educators
for Gateway, a group of teacher volunteers.
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VII. Individuals
Envisioning more attractive highways, Dr. F. Hampton Roy of Little Rock, Arkansas,
devised a program where local garden clubs and other interested groups can work with
the State Highway Department to create lovely displays of wildflowers along stretches
of highway right-of-way property. To arouse support for his project, Dr. Roy authored
an instructive pamphlet, prepared a slide/tape presentation, and then traveled through-
out Arkansas promoting his concept. The slide/tape show, which was converted to video
and broadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network, has generated statewide
interest in Dr. Roy's beautification project.
Herbert W. Hoover, Jr., a Bal Harbour, Florida, philanthropist, formed the Hoover
Environmental Group to stimulate greater public appreciation of Biscayne National Park
and its unique marine resources. Viewing education as a functional method to help people
understand the concept of a marine park, Mr. Hoover initiated a program to inform
the public about the waters and fragile submerged lands in the park. Mr. Hoover per-
sonally funded the group's activities and has provided the expertise and guidance for
its projects.
Anxious to expedite a beautification project at two municipal parks, Richard Lenox
of Lebanon, Indiana, developed and subsidized a fundraising drive. He effectively solic-
ited contributions for the Lebanon Park Improvement Fund from over 1,000 businesses
and individuals. His efforts raised enough money for the installation of split-rail fences
and sidewalks, cleanup and collection of litter, and other significant improvements to
the parks. Remaining funds were deposited into a special account to reward persons
assisting in the apprehension of vandals.
Stephen P. Walker of Roseburg, Oregon, conceived and promoted an annual
community-wide cleanup along the banks of the North Umpqua River. Mr. Walker,
an employee of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), inspired 25 public interest
groups and the BLM, to become actively involved in coordinating this commendable
enterprise. Project leadership rotates each year, with Mr. Walker serving as a consultant.
Encouraged by the project's success, Mr. Walker has initiated several other anti-litter
campaigns for the benefit of Douglas County public lands.
Don Hoyt from Stillwater, Oklahoma, has worked since 1967, to develop and promote
Oklahoma's trails. He has volunteered his time and expertise in developing and marking
85 miles of horse trails in the Ouachita National Forest. Mr. Hoyt also has helped the
U.S. Forest Service build an equestrian campground at Cedar Lake, and produced, at
his own expense, over 100,000 copies of trail maps of the area.
Fred Trotter from Honolulu, Hawaii, has adopted Punaluu Beach Park. The beach,
damaged by Hurricane Iwa, was ravaged by erosion and vandalized by inconsiderate
users. Mr. Trotter personally manned a bulldozer, provided sand fill and restored the
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beach front. He also planted grass, repaired water lines, painted benches, pruned trees
and demolished derelict restrooms. The Honolulu businessman plans to continue to main-
tain the State-owned park.
John Skoien, a retired 78-year-old laborer from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has volunteered for
the past three years to help maintain Reed Park. Working daily, sometimes 12 hours
a day, he has raked leaves and collected litter and dead wood in the 29-acre park.
Mr. Skoien has worked diligently to provide his community with a better public recre-
ation area.
A Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation employee, Kula Mossman, has adopted
Kalaepohaku Playground in Honolulu. He volunteers daily at the 1.3-acre neighbor-
hood park. His presence serves as a deterrent to vandals, and his care and hard work
has restored the appeal of this city park.
Thomas Thomsen, a Virginia citizen in his seventies, has undertaken the task of replacing
flowering shrubs and trees along the Colonial Parkway, a 23-mile-long roadway con-
necting Jamestown and Yorktown with Williamsburg in Virginia. He donated and planted
the trees and shrubs and continues to care for them. Since his efforts began in 1986,
he has logged over 100 hours beautifying this heavily traveled scenic roadway.
Larry Young and his seven-year-old son, Burks Young, a Tiger Cub Scout, served
as key witnesses for the prosecution of a pilot who they observed harassing waterfowl
on Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Denison, Texas. Father and son demonstrated
their pride in America's wildlife, and in the laws and regulations designed to protect it.
The bottomlands of the lower Cache River constitute a major habitat for migrating and
wintering Mallard ducks and other waterfowl. Dr. Rex Hancock (now deceased) from
Stuttgart, Arkansas, formed the CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO SAVE THE CACHE
RIVER BASIN and led efforts for 14 years to halt the channelization of the Cache River
and protect the bottomland forests. These forest lands soon will be acquired by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to create a national wildlife refuge.
George Holeso and Larry Costa from Honolulu, Hawaii, have adopted a vacant lot
that had been developed into a mini-park and a playground. The men recognized their
responsibility to help care for the public playground and began a beautification project
to restore and maintain the two-acre park. Trash, beer bottles and other debris were
removed; Ti leaf, plumeria and red ginger were planted; and, vegetables were grown
for distribution to neighbors. They enlisted the support of the Prison Corrections Divi-
sion which loaned inmates to cut down weeds and brush. Through their efforts, these
men have instilled in the community a sense of responsibility toward public lands. They
also helped to ensure that resources enjoyed today, will be here for future generations.
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Lawson Smith, an Eagle Scout candidate in Boy Scout Troop 805 located in North
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, organized and coordinated the planting of over 77,000
sprigs of beach grass in an attempt to stabilize the primary sand dunes along North Myrtle
Beach. He enlisted the assistance of over 200 people who, working together, helped
increase public awareness about the condition of their public beaches.
A senior citizen couple served as volunteer campground hosts at the Junction Camp-
ground on the Trinity River, California. Camping on-site from May through Novem-
ber, they collected camping fees, monitored campground use, repaired tables and
structures, and removed litter.
Three individuals teamed up to volunteer over 1,100 hours to help inventory old-growth
Douglas fir reserves in the North Coast Range of California. They also monitored the
sensitive spotted owl whose known habitat includes old-growth timber.
A husband-wife professional photography team volunteered 1,540 hours to invento-
ry and monitor hawk, prairie falcon, bald eagle and golden eagle nests in the Altturas
area. They also assisted the California Department of Fish and Game for two weeks
in tracking radio-collared deer, and performed recreation visitor use surveys at three
major reservoirs and a trout stream in the area.
A high school student from the Sacramento area volunteered to work at the Blue Ridge
Condor Lookout, California. Condor sightings were the primary goal, although other
wildlife observations were also conducted.
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A recreation volunteer provided visitor services and interpretive planning, including
35 field patrols at the Eagle Lake Recreation Management Area, the Bizz Johnson Trail
Recreation Area, and the Fort Sage Mountains Recreation Management Area, Califor-
nia. The volunteer also presented interpretive talks and hosted a senior citizens travel
group.
Three volunteers assisted a Bureau of Land Management archaeologist in locating several
panels of Native American rock art in the Winnemucca, Nevada District. The site, which
had been previously unrecorded and contains some elements not commonly found in
the region, was reported by another local individual.
Volunteers on Vernon Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, acquired
from the city an abandoned lot covered with three feet of trash and rubble. They turned
it into a neighborhood garden and sitting area.
A family of four volunteered over 50 hours toward the preservation and communica-
tion of American heritage at the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas. In period
costume, they described the daily life of the fort's inhabitants. Their efforts have helped
thousands of visitors understand and appreciate frontier military life of the 1800's.
A retired Federal employee has contributed over 2,600 hours of services coordinating
a volunteer program that has resulted in almost 24,000 service hours to the Bureau of
Land Management at the Yuma Resource Area, Arizona. Under his direction, volun-
teers supervised visitor use and maintained recreation sites, assisted in wildlife rein-
troduction projects, maintained revegetation projects, inventoried archaeological sites,
and developed interpretive materials.
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VII. Public/Private Partnerships
The Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District of Lafayette, Louisiana, has formed
a task force which, under the auspices of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, de-
veloped the "Bayou Vermilion Master Plan.' The plan focuses on providing a frame-
work for cooperative public and private actions to improve the entire bayou's image.
The results are a clean and healthful setting for recreational activities; a place of beauty
for artistic pursuits; a viable social and economic contribution to the community; and,
a source of pleasure and pride for generations to come.
Friends of the Rouge in Livonia, Michigan, is a non-profit citizens group dedicated
to the restoration and preservation of the Rouge River, a very precious urban resource.
Their first major project was "Rouge Rescue '86,'' an annual, one-day, basin-wide
volunteer cleanup of logjams and debris in and along the river. This unique partnership
of State agencies, municipalities, counties and private citizens was able to mobilize 2,200
volunteers to take action to improve the terribly polluted condition of the river. Friends
of the Rouge cares about water quality, wildlife and recreation and will continue to
take a stand for a dlean river.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a better place to live and to visit because of a remarkable
program called Pride in Jackson Hole. Actual enhancements are fundamental and
diverse, and include cleanup and landscaping of the town and its schools, improvements
to a local stream fishery, soil stabilization at the National Elk Refuge, and national park
maintenance. An awards program was established and drew nominations from local
businesses, civic organizations and individuals. All of these activities helped to raise
awareness of the need for personal responsibility for public lands, and instilled a greater
sense of civic pride in the residents of Jackson Hole.
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There are 36 designated city-owned parks in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, ranging from
one-half acre to 40 acres. Nichols Hills Parks, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, was formed
and became the leading force to plan, fund and develop the parks. The organization
developed an ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM" to encourage individuals and groups
to sponsor one or more of the parks. Upon approval by Nichols Hills Parks, Inc., the
Nichols Hills Boards of Park Commissioners and the City Council, the sponsors must
entirely finance the development and maintenance of the park with donations. So far,
27 of the 31 small parks and 1 of the 5 large parks have been adopted and developed.
The parks have become a focal point of celebrations and have given the community
a renewed sense of pride.
An effort begun in 1980, by a small group of volunteers to clean up a single park, was
expanded to become PRIDE IN TULSA, Oklahoma. Operation Clean Sweep is a week-
long cleanup campaign staged every April. This is a volunteer effort by citizen cleaning
crews, private sanitation crews, city and county government, schools, garden clubs,
churches, scouting groups and the Chamber of Commerce: An estimated 7,000 people
participated in trash removal and disposal in 1986. Since Operation Clean Sweep coin-
cides with cleanups sponsored by "Keep Green County Clean Country,' "Keep
Oklahoma Beautiful," and "Keep America Beautiful, Inc.,' Tulsans take part in a nation-
wide effort every year to "spring clean" Tulsa.
"PAGE ATTACKS TRASH" is a community-wide cleanup campaign held on the third
Saturday of May in Page, Arizona. Over 5,000 participants in this community of 6,500
turned out in 1986, and collected over 200 tons of garbage and debris from the public
lands and recreation areas surrounding their community. The success of the campaign
is due to involvement of over 120 organizations including: the Arizona Department of
Transportation, the County Sheriff's Office, the National Guard, Page Kiwanis, Page
Elks Lodge, the City of Page, and the Boy Scouts.
The Pittsburgh Park and Playground Fund of the Western Pennsylvania Conser-
vancy undertakes a wide variety of activities including beautification of community
gardens, parklets, lots and playgrounds. The Fund uses a combination of private and
public capital to provide materials, services and administrative assistance to nonprofit
organizations, public agencies and communities. They participated in more than
70 projects in 1985 and 1986 in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The Fund's goal
is to improve the quality of life by transforming vacant, unimproved and littered areas
of public and private land into attractive parcels that produce opportunities for enjoy-
ment and recreation.
The Southern Nevada Clean Communities' "STASH THAT TRASH LAKE MEAD
BASH" was a two-day project to cleanup and revitalize the Lake Mead National Recre-
ation Area. Projects included: constructing and renovating picnic tables; planting trees
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and shrubs; cleaning irrigation ditches and sheep watering holes; constructing volley-
ball courts; removing graffiti; and, cleaning underwater glass from beach sites. Over
215 tons of litter and debris were cleared from the recreation area and it now is clean,
safe and enjoyable.
In 1969, Oregon's Governor created STOP OREGON LITTER AND VANDALISM
(SOLV) as a blue ribbon committee. In recent years, SOLV has developed into a major
catalyst joining groups and communities together to fight litter and vandalism. Their
goals are to: encourage awareness and action to combat litter and vandalism problems
throughout the State; and, publicize opportunities for citizens to take responsibility in
planning and conducting community cleanup and repair projects. Using direct mailings,
public service announcements, media-generated publicity, personal contact, interviews
and various other methods, SOLV recruits thousands of volunteers each year. Over
10,000 volunteers participated in 200 projects in 1986.
The Washington Water Power Company, a private utility, joined the Bonneville Power
Administration and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to develop a fish hatchery
for land-locked Kokanee salmon in northern Idaho. The hatchery is necessary to
rejuvenate the currently depressed stock in Lake Pend Oreille. With a 30-million egg
capacity, it is the largest single species hatchery of its kind. In addition, the discovery
of artifacts at the site resulted in its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
The historic and prehistoric artifacts have been donated to the North Idaho Regional
Archaeological Center at the University of Idaho for future generations to enjoy.
The Waterloo Foundation for the Arts is dedicated to the preservation and restora-
tion of the Village of Waterloo in New Jersey. The village, settled in 1740, is a National
Historic Site in Allamuchy Mountain State Park. Its historic tours take visitors through
a crucial century, from the American Revolution to the Industrial Revolution, and show
everyday life from church, field, tavern, general store, sawmill, weaver, smithy, and
candlemaker to homes, both modest and opulent. The village is alive with activity-
crafts, antiques, one of the most important jazz festivals in the Northeast, as well as
bluegrass and folk music, ballet and opera. The Waterloo Foundation's projects have
helped to focus public attention on the importance of historic preservation and conser-
vation of open spaces.
The William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC), a nonprofit organization,
founded an ongoing nature interpretation program with special consideration for the
needs of the blind, handicapped and very young children in the Los Angeles, California,
area. WODOC presents a hands-on sensory and informational experience designed around
wildlife and native plants, and shows the benefits of conserving natural areas for future
generations. WODOC offers daily nature walks for school children, a Braille Trail,
and a nature program geared toward toddlers called "Babes in the Woods. In 1985,
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over 30,000 visitors were attracted to WODOC's free educational programs. Increased
attendance every. month is testimony to the effectiveness of these efforts to improve
public understanding of our natural heritage in the Santa Monica Mountains.
WORK/STUDY, begun in 1971, has combined a summer youth employment program
with a park maintenance program planned in consultation with staff of the New York
City Department of Parks and Recreation. Work/Study's goals are to: improve the
condition of New York City parks and playgrounds; introduce underprivileged teenagers
to the practices and values of useful work and job-seeking techniques; build the City's
future environmental constituency by showing participants nature in an urban setting
and the negative effects of littering and vandalism; and, encourage more responsible
behavior by park users of all ages. In 1986, 800 volunteers filled 21,000 large trash
bags with litter and debris, weeded 238,000 square feet of park, and painted nearly
14,000 linear feet of wrought iron fence.
Assisted by the State of Virginia, the City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Coun-
ties, and local civic and private groups, the Maymont Foundation maintains a 100-acre
Victorian estate as an admission-free, educational, cultural and recreational resource.
Maymont received over 10,000 hours of volunteer assistance from community supporters
in 1985 and 1986. The park, which includes a Live Animal Collection and Children's
Farm, a Victorian Manor House, and Arboretum and Horticulture Collection provides
a rich opportunity for people of all ages and interests to gain valuable conservation
experience in an urban setting. Volunteers assist in efforts to restore, maintain and
preserve all areas of the park.
A Million Trees of Aloha (AMTOA) was a reforestation and beautification project
initiated to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Hawaii's sugar industry and the 100th
anniversary of Japanese immigration to Hawaii. AMTOA was a partnership of federal,
State, and county governments, along with local civic organizations, schools, businesses
and individual citizens. The project goals were to: enhance lifestyle and environment;
improve wildlife habitat; and, provide recreational areas.
The Frazier Alumni Association and the City of Covington, Tennessee, joined forces
to turn an abandoned high school and campus into a neighborhood park and community
center. Over 6,000 volunteers of all ages became actively involved in the effort to return
this public facility to viable use and a source of community pride. Construction materials
and expert labor were provided by local businesses.
The Marietta Clean City Commission and the City of Marietta, Georgia, combined
forces to renovate and revitalize the historic, highly visible downtown Glover Park on
the Square. Donated funds and volunteer labor resulted in the erection of a three-tiered
fountain and construction of a playground, walkways, stage and gazebo. Major land-
scaping and lighting completed the project.
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The Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association, in cooperation with the State of
Wyoming Archives, Museums and Historical Department, developed and promoted
the historical sites at Fort Phil Kearny, the Fetterman and Wagon Box fights and the
Bozeman Trail. The organizations educate the public about the 1866 - 1868 period of
the Indian Wars in the Dakota Territory.
The construction of the Overlook Sports Complex was a joint project of the Los Alamos
Soccer Club, the Men's Slowpitch Softball League, the Women's Slowpitch Soft-
ball League and the County of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Working for over 4 years
on county land, volunteers designed and constructed three soccer and three softball fields
with lighted facilities, restrooms and picnic areas. The group members, including many
entire families, developed a sense of ownership and responsibility for the Overlook Sports
Complex. The county has established the complex and the surrounding 171 acres as
a regional park for future development.
The Friends of Minnesota Beautiful is a nonprofit corporation that serves as a clearing-
house of information and services for the planning, implementation and recognition of
environmental beautification projects throughout Minnesota. The goals of Minnesota
Beautiful are to: continue to inform and educate the public about current environmental
cleanup and beautification issues; increase public environmental awareness, concern
and conscience; promote group and individual environmental action; provide technical
assistance for local cleanup and beautification projects; and, identify and recognize those
agencies, groups and individuals who organize or participate in successful projects that
beautify Minnesota.
NO MORE
EYESORE PROJECT
MAYOR: Artras R. Outlne
QTY PROJECT COUNCIDIOMAN Involved
DIRECTOR:
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IX. Local Governments
(Includes Indian Tribal Governments)
Texarkana, Arkansas, is the home of an incredibly effective stewardship program called
"City Pride City Wide." Cleanup activities, an "adopt-a-median" promotion and public
education programs have stimulated community spirit and pride and increased volun-
teer support. The success of the program is supported by the fact that the city has saved
25% on their annual parks and recreation budget.
A one-day project called "Clean City Sweep" was designed specifically to promote
citizen involvement and mass participation in Charleston, South Carolina. Boy Scouts
and Girl Scouts worked side-by-side with members of the Navy, the Air Force and the
city Police Department. There was an overwhelming need for public education and aware-
ness due to the fast-paced growth and development of this historic, tourist-oriented com-
munity. "Clean City Sweep," sponsored by the Charleston Clean City Commission,
effectively spread that message. The commission, an ongoing, innovative and integral
part of the city, continues to implement programs which will involve all of Charleston
in their anti-litter campaign.
The Washington County Commissioners of Washington, Pennsylvania, initiated a plan
to rejuvenate 3,000 acres of land that included a relatively dry flood control lake which
had remained underdeveloped. Through cooperation between Washington County, six
municipalities and private interests, Cross Creek County Park today boasts a 258-acre
boating and fishing lake that also provides flood control and a drinking water supply.
Wise use of this parcel of land filled not only the practical needs of the region but also
occupational and recreational needs as well. Work to improve the park continues.
The Perrysburg Litter Prevention and Recycling Program in Perrysburg, Ohio,
reaches out to all residents in this community. The city saw a need to implement this
ongoing program to educate citizens and provide opportunities for them to become
involved in activities such as in-school training, litter collection programs, proper con-
tainment and litter law enforcement. Personal responsibility and participation by com-
munity members has been crucial to the success of the program.
Project "CLEAN AND GREEN" of Norwalk, Connecticut, plans to continue mainte-
nance of public property that the city or State initiated but could not finish. Civic and
neighborhood groups, individuals and businesses are encouraged to "adopt-a-plot" of
public land in need of care and participate in other aspects of the program to transform
public eyesores into attractive and useable areas.
The Communities of Susanville and Westwood, California, along with staff from the
Bureau of Land Management and the Lassen National Forest, and other volunteers con-
ducted a day of activities to celebrate the completion of the "Bizz Johnson Trail.' The
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trail runs along a 25-mile section of the Susan River on an abandoned Southern Pacific
Railroad right-of-way and connects the two communities. For the past eight years, as
work on the project progressed, a number of activities became available, such as walking,
hiking, jogging, mountain bicycling, horseback riding, nature study, fishing, kayaking
and cross-country skiing.
The City of Hazen, Arkansas, organized the "Heart of the Prairie" committee to save
the remnants of a tallgrass prairie near the town center. The Arkansas Nature Conserv-
ancy and Arkansas Heritage Commission combined forces to work toward purchase
of the prairie. Ongoing plans are in place for the community to provide visitor informa-
tion and routine surveillance of the prairie.
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, completed the restoration of an abandoned an-
thracite coal mine, located in a county park adjacent to a State museum, and now conducts
public tours of the mine. The county organized a volunteer mine committee comprised
of mining, tourist, government and educational professionals who researched public
and private funding sources, solicited volunteer professional design and construction
assistance, located and restored artifacts and equipment, and employed miners as
interpretive staff.
The Macon-Bibb County Beautification-Clean Community and Energy Commis-
sion of Macon, Georgia, as part of the National Public Lands Day Pilot Project, initiated
an annual celebration day ceremony on behalf of the Ocmulgee National Monument.
The event helped to assist and promote the monument through public awareness, education
and personal involvement. Activities included: a National Public- Lands Day poster
contest; band concerts with patriotic music; a 5K "Save the Mounds" run; and, a visit
from "Woodsy Owl|' for the children.
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, involving Arlington, Fairfax and
Loudoun Counties in Virginia, organized volunteers to clean and develop the roadbed
of the former Washington and Old Dominion Railroad (W&OD), transforming it into
a 44-mile-long park. The right-of-way had been a dumping ground for old refrigera-
tors, mattresses, building materials and other refuse. Today, the W&OD is a well-
maintained
"model" park. The park authority is encouraging public involvement in
maintenance of the park.
The City of Norfolk, Department of Parks and Recreation in Virginia, accepted the
challenge to control beach and dune erosion and inspire greater appreciation for the
city's most famous natural recreational resource, the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The
cooperative venture among the State government, federal government, civic groups,
volunteers and local businessmen was coordinated to clean up, replenish and preserve
Norfolk's beaches for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
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The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of southern Colorado established the Ute Mountain Tribal
Park in 1980. The park, which contains about 2,000 cliff dwellings-some of the best
examples in the American Southwest-was developed to preserve and protect the ruins
and to present the Indian story. The park encourages a living approach to archaeology.
Marin County and San Jose, California; Durham, North Carolina; Vandalia, Ohio;
and, Suffolk County Parks and Recreation, Virginia, are among several localities
that have started "PARKWATCH" hotlines. PARKWATCH is a program that en-
courages park visitors to play an active role in protecting their parks. The program pro-
vides people who observe destructive activity in parks-such as vandalism and theft-with
a means to report them.
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X. State Governments
Sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office, located in Phoenix, "Arizona's
Public Archaeology Program" is an innovative statewide plan that fosters the preserva-
tion of Arizona's fragile and irreplaceable archaeological resources. Through this pro-
gram, Native Americans, government agencies, civic groups and individuals have become
involved in public education efforts to protect archaeological sites from vandalism, so
that future generations may study and appreciate this great heritage.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a cleanup program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Depart-
ment of Transportion, has enjoyed phenomenal success since its inception. Last year
alone, the 350,000 volunteers who participated in the program demonstrated pride in
their communities, school yards, parks and State roads when they collected 65,000 tons
of litter from along 5,200 miles of highway. Cleaner highways and communities are
generating a renewed sense of pride in Pennsylvania's natural beauty.
"Don't Mess With Texas" is the catchy slogan of an anti-litter campaign developed
by the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transporation. The campaign
is extremely popular and has successfully instilled in Texans an attitude of stewardship
for their public lands Public awareness has dramatically increased through massive
distribution of bumper stickers and litter bags. Public service announcements on TV
and radio have also stirred citizens to action. Littering has been reduced by an esti-
mated 29% during the campaign's first year, not only because law enforcement agen-
cies are enforcing the litter law, but also because Texans have renewed pride in the
resources of their State.
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The Wildlife Division of the Department of Game, Fish & Parks in South Dakota
conducted an extensive cleanup of Whitewood Creek which had been used as a dumping
ground and open sewer for approximately 100 years. The creek was transformed into
an attractive, viable waterway where Brook, Rainbow and Brown trout can thrive. A
film entitled, "The Rebirth of Whitewood Creek," documented this historical rehabili-
tation project which showed clearly the benefits of working together to care for public
lands in the community.
"Land Issues and Problems in Virginia" is an educational activity enabling people
concerned with land-use issues spanning two or more jurisdictions in Virginia to develop
increased understanding of such problems. Participants also learn about alternative policies
and institutional arrangements that can be implemented as a means of solving particular
land-use problems. This on-going program conducts statewide and regional conferences
in cooperation with numerous government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Public
awareness about the importance of wise land and resource use has been broadened
substantially in the local citizenry and among local officials.
Keep Idaho Green is a wildfire prevention education and awareness program aimed
at reducing losses due to wildfires caused by carelessness, and at increasing understanding
and appreciation of Idaho's renewable natural resources. Components of the program
include: promotional materials to aid in environmental education; print and electronic
media providing daily fire danger reports; and, an awards program to recognize
outstanding volunteers.
The Lake Superior Conservation Corps (LSCC), a demonstration project co-sponsored
by the Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota State conservation corps, addressed conser-
vation issues facing a shared natural resource, Lake Superior. LSCC worked on numerous
projects including: re-routing an eroded hiking trail in the Apostle Islands; helping to
restore a 1915 Corps of Engineers dipper dredge; constructing a 270-foot-long, five-
foot-high erosion containment wall; and, reclaiming a city beach and frontage road.
The Cleanwater Corps in Michigan was established to protect, improve and enhance
the State's public lands and waters. Over 1,500 young people working on 282 water-
related projects brought to public attention the need to take responsibility for public
waters. Projects included cleaning canals and shorelines, landscaping and maintaining
public access sites, restoring beaches and docks, and stabilizing streambanks.
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission in New Lisbon, educates New Jersey resi-
dents about the importance of the Pinelands, the country's first National Reserve. The
Commission has produced and distributed a slide show and videotape program; devel-
oped curriculum materials for teachers; created a traveling display; and, instituted a
speakers bureau. The Commission's goals include: increasing the number of schools
offering Pinelands environmental instruction; instilling a sense of pride and steward-
ship for public lands; and, protecting the unique ecosystem of the Pinelands.
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The Summer Youth Litter Corps (SYLC) collected litter and recyclable materials from
roadsides, and helped increase public awareness in participating counties and cities.
The program is coordinated by the Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling of the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Bagged litter was left along the highways for
one day to create a visual image of the area's litter problem. More than 1,000 young
people logged over 130,000 hours of work while collecting 75,000 30-gallon bags of
litter from more than 19,000 miles of roadway.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife organized the "GET THE DRIFT AND
BAG IT" beach cleanup program. In three hours, 140 tons of debris were collected
from 7,088 miles of Oregon coastline. The project's goals were to: determine the types
and probable sources of marine debris; increase public awareness about the amount of
debris along the coast; and, foster a sense of pride and accomplishment in the volun-
teers who participated.
The Florida Department of Natural Resources developed the Resource Alert Pro-
gram to encourage citizens to become involved in the protection and conservation of
State resources. Citizens are asked to report infractions of State laws or regulations
(i.e. saltwater fishing, beach and shore, public lands, marine life violations) through
a 24-hour toll-free number.
The State of Wyoming has developed a State Range Stewardship program to encourage
respect and proper use of the State's resources. The State also works with various in-
dustries to implement environmental awareness programs for their employees.
California's Department of Parks and Recreation developed a teacher's guide to edu-
cate California students on the need to protect natural and cultural resources and to ex-
pand public awareness of California's resources. The Department has hosted 1,600
students in special field trips to selected parks.
The Territory of Guam has developed a First Lady's Beautification Task Force to
help promote the natural beauty of Guam and to recognize individual, business, govern-
ment and federal agencies who keep up appearances.
The Tennessee Department of Conservation created the LIFECYCLE '86 program
to encourage citizens to begin thinking about the quality of life in their communities
(i.e., clean air and water, recreation opportunities and a solid infrastructure). The pro-
gram, sponsored in more than 30 Tennessee cities, also provides examples of how the
citizens can become involved.
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XI. Federal Government
Department of Agriculture
RESPECT IT is a program that has effectively stirred the conscience of a specifically
targeted group of young persons aged 13 to 30. U.S. Forest Service staff at the Coronado
National Forest in Tucson, Arizona, initiated this program hoping to halt the appalling
destruction caused by wildfires, vandalism and littering. Their message is circulated
throughout the community by TV and radio public service announcements, as well as
banners and signs.
The National Arboretum, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricul-
tural Research Service, created the Urban Gardening Demonstration on its grounds in
Washington, D.C. Funded by Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA), the
NATIONAL COUNTRY GARDEN is a three-acre demonstration area that shows people
how to grow their own food and flowers in such unlikely places as roofs, decks and
vacant lots. The demonstration garden, which reached over one million people between
1984 and 1986, illustrates many techniques useful for urban beautification efforts.
The Extension Service and Forest Service operate the Range Etiquette program in
Arizona. Endorsed by the Arizona Cattlegrowers and the Arizona Game and Fish Depart-
ment, the program's objective is to continue and expand the Department's ability to
reach urban range users, such as fishermen, hunters, sightseers and bird watchers with
a message about multiple-use range management. Elements of the message include:
- brochures, posters, and exhibits on Arizona range land;
- radio and television public service announcements;
- natural resources workshops for Arizona educators; and,
- a natural resources curriculum for Arizona elementary schools.
Department of the Interior
Richard L. Stanton, park superintendent at the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal
National Historical Park near Sharpsburg, Maryland, was personally responsible for
coordinating the C&O Canal Cleanup Camporee for three and one-half months during
the summer of 1986. He conceived the project, organized it, sold the idea to the Na-
tional Park Service, and participated in all phases of its implementation. The warm feeling
of accomplishment experienced by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other volunteers
who worked on the canal has motivated them to want to continue their work during
summers to come.
Ozark Riverways Challenge '86, a pilot program aimed at encouraging the public to
help clean up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, was an intensive campaign against
litter on a heavily used 19-mile stretch of the Current River. This cooperative effort
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between the National Park Service and local canoe concessionaires challenged canoeists
to clean up the river as they use it, collecting litter in brilliant yellow mesh bags do-
nated by Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Media promotion played a large role in the
program's success attracting an estimated 25,000 persons during the month-long
Challenge '86.
Ronald Switzer of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is responsible for an innovative program
called "Take Pride in America - Catch the Scouting Spirit." As an employee of the
National Park Service, Mr. Switzer felt a special concern for public lands, and recog-
nizing the need to stimulate volunteerism, he formulated a plan. He designed a pro-
gram to expand the already strong scout involvement in park projects. Important service
projects in 35 National Park Service areas included natural and cultural resource con-
servation, facility construction and maintenance. The work yielded highly tangible benefits
to the parks, while providing the scouts with an extensive opportunity to learn about
conservation and ethics, and at the same time earn advancement and recognition.
Francis Berg, a Bureau of Land Management archaeologist in the Ukiah District of
California, organized two major volunteer excavation projects with Sonoma State Univer-
sity. Forty volunteers spent 5,500 hours on archaeological field study and excavations
on public land in the King Range National Conservation Area. The digs provided an
opportunity for students, professors and agency archaeologists to make direct contribu-
tions to the protection of cultural resources on public lands. The Sinkyone and Mattole
Indians inhabited the King Range over a span of 4,000 years, until about 100 years
ago. These projects, which are expected to become annual events, have helped to ensure
the continued protection of valuable cultural resources while contributing to a broader
understanding of public land resources.
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The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge staff issued a "press call" for volunteers
to help provide visitor services. From an initial response of 70 persons, the group has
grown to 125 volunteers known as "The Volunteer Council." Over 7,700 hours were
donated to provide the entire staffing needs of the Refuge Visitor Center which serves
over 400,000 visitors annually. The volunteer program reaches into the community and
helps promote understanding of the value of our natural resources.
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Recreation Area of the Fish and
Wildlife Service and State Trail have implemented a program called VALLEY WATCH.
The objective is to encourage valley visitors and neighbors to take an active role in
protecting and preserving the valley. Visitors and residents are encouraged to be alert
for uncontrolled fire, safety hazards, vandalism and crime, and to report any incidents
to the proper authorities.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service developed and produced a series of educational pack-
ages to provide teachers and other educators with factual information about wildlife,
habitat and resource management. The material was designed for use in fourth through
seventh grades.
Department of the Army
(Corps of Engineers)
Joan Cyr, an Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) employee stationed in Oxford,
Massachusetts, initiated a plan to introduce the Corps and its activities to the public.
For the past eight years, Ms. Cyr has carried out special programs in addition to her
regular workload. Through dedication, perseverance and an exceptional ability to involve
the talents of many individuals, she has developed the "Junior Project Manager Pro-
gram, Arbor Day,' and "Water Safety Programs. Many additional activities have
grown out of her efforts. Visitors to Corps' projects now have an increased awareness
of the Corps' management activities and problems on public lands.
The San Francisco Army Corps of Engineers District (Corps) and the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area, National Park Service, in California, are restoring the steam
schooner Wapama with help from more than 10,000 volunteers. The vessel, built in
1915, plied the West Coast carrying lumber and passengers and now is listed on the
National Historic Register. It will be berthed at the Corps' San Francisco Bay Model
Visitor Center. This restoration will ensure a significant part of our cultural heritage
is available to future generations. Corps' personnel and volunteers plan to conduct tours
on the Wapama.
The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) conducts a variety of special events, programs
and projects at Crooked Creek Lake in Ford City, Pennsylvania. There are numerous
environmental educational programs and resource conservation activities to encourage
citizens to accept their responsibility as public land owners. The Corps' staff influences
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thousands of citizens each year from pre-schoolers to senior citizens, and encourages
active participation from all segments of the population. The variety of special events
has resulted in a local populace keenly aware of the environment and their responsibil-
ity toward it. The lands reclaimed and recreation areas created are a result of coopera-
tive volunteer efforts and have instilled pride of "ownership" in area residents.
Through an ongoing educational and publicity program of the Northern Oklahoma
Area Office, the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has encouraged and expanded the
involvement of local groups in the care and use of Corps' facilities. Creative adminis-
tration of the area office has helped make responsible use of our public lands a habit.
The Northern Oklahoma Area Office is responsible for management, operation and main-
tenance of eight reservoir projects visited by over 8.3 million people annually.
Children aged six through twelve participate in the Junior Ranger Program by com-
pleting required units of study at participating lakes in subjects such as, environmental
protection, wildlife management, forest management and water resource management.
Other activities include litter cleanups, tree-planting and environmental games.
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Systems, Bureau of Land Management, Bob Jones University, and numerous Take Pride in America campaign participants.
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U.S. Department of the Interior
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA CAMPAIGN
P.O. BOX 1339
JESSUP, MD 20794
Participating federal agencies include:
Department of the Interior
Environmental Protection Agency
18th & C Streets, NW
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20240
Washington, DC 20460
Department of Agriculture
ACTION
14th & Independence Avenue, SW
806 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20250
Washington, DC 20525
Department of Transportation
Department of Commerce
400 7th Street, SW
Travel and Tourism Administration
Washington, DC 20590
14th & E Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Department of the Army
Washington, DC 20202
Corps of Engineers
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Tennessee Valley Authority
Washington, DC 20314-1000
1C40 Old City Hall Complex
Knoxville, TN 37902
Some of the participating private sector partners include:
American Recreation Coalition
National Crime Prevention Council
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
733 15th Street, NW, Suite 540
Suite 726
Washington, DC 20005
Washington, DC 20004
National Recreation and
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Parks Association
1615 H Street, NW
3101 Park Center Drive
Washington, DC 20062
Alexandria, VA 20230
Council of Chief
National Association of Civilian
State School Officers
Conservation Corps Alumni
400 N. Capitol Street, NW
Jefferson Barracks
Washington, DC 20001
P.O. Box 16429
St. Louis, MO 63125-0429
Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
9 West Broad Street
Touch America Project
Stamford, CT 06902
1319 8th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Society for American Archaeology
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 305
Travel for Tomorrow Council
Washington, DC 20036
120 Kentucky Avenue
Lexington, KY 40502
National Association of Manufacturers
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
VOLUNTEER: The National Center
Suite 1500
1111 North 19th Street, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004-1703
Arlington, VA 22209
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA STATE CONTACT INFORMATION
ALABAMA
COLORADO
GUAM
James D. Martin
Kate Jones
First Lady of Guam
Commissioner
Public Information Office
Government House Agana
Conservation and Natural
Department of Natural
Guam 96910
Resources
Resources
011/671/477-9845
64 N. Union Street
1313 Sherman Street, Room 718
Montgomery, AL 36130
Denver, CO 80203
HAWAII
Staff Contact:
303/866-3311
William W. Paty
Bettina Wood
Chairman
205/261-3151
CONNECTICUT
Board of Land &
Leslie Carothers
Natural Resources
AMERICAN SAMOA
Commissioner for
P.O. Box 621
William Satele
Environmental Protection
Honolulu, HI 96809
Director
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 117
Staff Contact:
Department of Parks and
Hartford, CT 06106
Keiji Ikezaki
Recreation
Staff Contact:
808/548-7455
American Samoa Government
Bill Delaney
Pago Pago, American Samoa
203/566-5524
IDAHO
96799
Jack Trueblood
684/633-1191
DELAWARE
Commissioner
Jeffrey J. Leggett
Idaho Centennial Commission
ARIZONA
Office of the Governor
217 W. State Street
Alicia Bristow
Carvel State Office Building
Boise, ID 83702
Commission on the
820 French Street
Staff Contact
Arizona Environment
Wilmington, DE 19801
Constance Arano
1645 W. Jefferson, Suite 416
302/571-3210
208/345-1990
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602/255-2102
FLORIDA
ILLINOIS
Tom Gardner
Charles Tamminga
ARKANSAS
Executive Director
Office of Public Information
Joan Baldridge
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Conservation
Director
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
524 South Second Street
Department of Arkansas
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Springfield, IL 62701-1787
Heritage
Staff Contact:
217/782-7454
The Heritage Center, Suite 200
Shari Naftzinger
225 E. Markham
904/487-2018
INDIANA
Little Rock, AR 72201
John T. Costello
501/371-1639
GEORGIA
Deputy Director
J. Leonard Ledbetter
Department of Natural
CALIFORNIA
Commissioner
Resources
Henry R. Agonia
Department of Natural
State Office Building
Director
Resources
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Department of Parks and
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
Recreation
Burt Weerts
Laurel Wildey
P.O. Box 942896
404/656-3830
317/232-4070
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Chuck Gregory
Staff Contact:
Dept. of Natural
IOWA
John Arnold
Resources
Larry Wilson
916/445-6712
Floyd Towers East
Director
916/445-4624
Suite 1352
Conservation.Commission
205 Butler Street, S.W.
Capitol Complex
Atlanta, GA 30334
Des Moines, IA 50319
404/656-7092
Staff Contact:
Darryl Howell
515/281-8524
KANSAS
MISSOURI
NEW MEXICO
Robert L. Meinen
Frederick A. Brunner
Karen Brown
Secretary Department of Wildilfe
Director
Manager
and Parks
Department of Natural
Special Programs
900 Jackson Street, Suite 502
Resources
State Parks & Recreation Division
Topeka, KS 66612-1220
P.O. Box 176
408 Galisteo Street
913/296-2281
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Santa Fe, NM 87503
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
KENTUCKY
Julie Fuller
Phil Haseltine
Carl H. Bradley
314/751-3443
505/827-7862
Secretary
Natural Resources and
MONTANA
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Cabinet
Brace Hayden
William W. Davis
502/564-3350
Senior Policy Analyst
Director of State Parks
Staff Contact:
Office of the Governor
Department of Parks &
Dr. James T. Corum
Capitol Building
Recreation
Commissioner, Dept. of
Helena, MT 59620
P.O. Box 27687
Environmental Protection
Staff Contact:
Raleigh, NC 27611
18 Rielly Road
Ralph Drier
Staff Contact:
Frankfort, KY 40601
406/444-3111
John Poole
502/564-3035
919/733-7795
NEBRASKA
LOUISIANA
Dayle Williamson
NORTH DAKOTA
Martha Swan
Director
Doug Eiken
Executive Officer
Department of Natural
Director
Department of Natural
Resources
Department of Parks and
Resources
P.O. Box 94876
Recreation
Natural Resources Building
Lincoln, NE 68509-4876
1424 W. Century Ave., Suite 202
P.O. Box 94396
Staff Contact:
Bismarck, N.D. 58501
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Steve Gaul
Staff Contact:
504/342-6772
402/471-2081
Leo Hennessey
701/224-4887
MAINE
NEVADA
Bureau of Public Lands
Roland D. Westergard
OHIO
Department of Conservation
Director
Sondra L. Yates
State House Station 22
Department of Conservation
Office of Litter Prevention and
Augusta, ME 04333
and Natural Resources
Recycling
207/289-3061
201 South Falls
Department of Natural
Carson City, NV 89710
Resources
MICHIGAN
Staff Contact:
1939 Fountain Square, Bldg. E-1
Tom Martin
Ron James
Columbus, OH 43224
Director
702/885-5138
614/265-6873
Office of the Great Lakes
Department of Natural
NEW HAMPSHIRE
OKLAHOMA
Resources
Norm VanderNoot
Glenn Sullivan
P.O. Box 30028
The Petroleum Council
Executive Director
Lansing, MI 48933
23 School Street
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation
517/373-3588
Concord, NH 03301
Department
603/224-4097
500 Will Rodgers Building
MINNESOTA
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Karen Loechler
NEW JERSEY
Staff Contact:
Director of Volunteer Programs
Beverley H. Fedorko
Dale Schmaltz
Department of Natural
Assistant Director
405/521-2973
Resources
Office of Communications
Box 36, 500 Lafayette Road
and Public Education
OREGON
St. Paul, MN 55155
Department of Environmental
Ernie McDonald
Staff Contact:
Protection CN402
President
Renèe Vail
Trenton, NJ 08625
Stop Oregon Litter and
612/296-5042
Staff Contact:
Vandalism (SOLV)
Joyce Albanezi
P.O. Box 40047
609/633-2103
Portland, OR 97310
1-800-322-3326
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PENNSYLVANIA
TEXAS
WASHINGTON
Mary Wells
Mitch McCasland
Cleveland Pinnix
Bureau of State Parks
Governor's Budget Office
Deputy Director
P.O. Box 1467
P.O. Box 12428
Washington State Parks and
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Capitol Station
Recreation Commission
717/787-8800
Austin, TX 78711
7150 Cleanwater Lane, KY-11
512/463-1778
Olympia, WA 98504-5711
RHODE ISLAND
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
John Pagliarini
Carrie Helmcamp
Camille Johnson
Policy Associate for
512/463-1895
206/753-5759
Environmental Affairs
Hyla Nelson
Office of the Governor
UTAH
206/753-5763
Providence, RI 02903
Alton Frazier
Maxine Scarbro
401/277-2000
Department of Natural
304/348-3370
Resources
SOUTH CAROLINA
1636 West North Temple
WEST VIRGINIA
Carolyn McLaughlin
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Ronald R. Postesta
Governor's Division of Energy,
Staff Contact:
Director
Agriculture & Natural
Fran Harris Craigle
Department of Natural
Resources
801/538-7215
Resources
1205 Pendelton Street,
1800 E. Washington Street
4th Floor
VERMONT
Charleston, WV 25305
Columbia, SC 29201
George Plumb
Staff Contact:
803/734-0445
Department of Forests,
Parks & Recreation
WISCONISN
SOUTH DAKOTA
103 South Main Street
Scott Fromader
Chuck Post
Waterbury, VT 05676
Office of the Governor
Senior Administrative Assistant
802/244-8711
State Capitol
Game, Fish and Parks
Madison, WI 53707
Anderson Building
VIRGINIA
608/267-8912
445 Capitol
B.C. Leynes, Jr.
Pierre, SD 57501
Director
WYOMING
605/773-3485
Department of Conservation
Rod Miller
and Historic Resources
Natural Resources Analyst
TENNESSEE
1100 Washington Building
State Planning Coordinator's
Elbert T. Gill, Jr.
Richmond, VA 23219
Office
Commissioner
Staff Contact:
Herchler Building,
Department of Conservation
Leon A. App
Second Floor East
701 Broadway
804/786-2121
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Nashville, TN 37219-5237
307/777-7574
Staff Contact:
Mary Locker
615/742-6738
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"ARE YOU GONNA LET
A BUNCH OF HALF-WITS
TURN OUR PUBLICLANDS
INTO APUBLICDISGRACE?"
"SOME REAL
BAD GUYS ARE
WRECKING THE
PUBLICLAND.
ANY GOOD GUYS
WANT TO
HELPSAVE IT?"
If you write to us, we'll tell you
how you can help stop abuse of our
If you write to us, we'll tell you how you can help stop
public lands. Be one of the good guys.
abuse of our public lands.
Write: Take Pride in America,
Write: Take Pride in America, P.O. Box 1339, Jessup,
P.O. Box 1339, Jessup, MD 20794.
MD 20794.
BAD GUYS ABUSE PUBLIC LAND.
BAD GUYS ABUSE PUBLIC LAND.
GOOD GUYS SAVE IT.
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AMERICA
AMERICA
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GOOD GUYS SAVE IT.
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for Take Pride in America, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Public Service Announcements
"Take Pride/Youth"
Available in :60, :30 versions
(MUSIC UNDER)
I'd like to talk to you about your planet.
A lot of people aren't taking very good
ALF: Yo, Alf here.
I like it and you should too.
care of it. For starters: they're abusing
our public lands,
they're littering the beaches, vandalizing
and basically treating the planet like
Frankly, I don't understand it. People like
the parks, trashing the playgrounds,
rental property.
that are running loose and I'm the one
who has to hide in the kitchen.
Look folks, public lands are not like
I should know, my planet was really
Public land is our friend; if we don't take
pizzas-you just can't pick up the phone
abused. The next thing we knew, it was
care of it, it'll be destroyed.
and order more.
gone.
PRIDE
AMERICA
1-800-446-4ALF
Ad
public message from the
and
U.S. epartment of the Interior.
If you want to help me take care of our
I'll send you all kinds of neat stuff. Even
Please, let's save the planet. I don't want
public lands, call me.
a recent photo of myself.
to have to look for another one.
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Volunteer Coordinator: Harold J. Handley, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, McCormick & Co., Inc.
Council
AMERICA
PRIDE IN
TAKE
From
TAKE PRIDE
IN
IN AMERICA
To
All of us, young and old, can show our pride:
We can leave the lands better and know
The destiny of America's
that others will enjoy their visits more
public lands and
because we made a difference.
resources depends
We can properly dispose of our trash
on our commitment to
and, when appropriate, carry it out with us.
their future.
We can observe rules and report
destructive activity we might see. Rules
have been made for our protection and for
We can enjoy our magnificent lands,
the benefit of the resources.
waters, wildlife, and history; but, we must
We can remember that historic artifacts
help care for them to ensure they will be
are irreplaceable and should be left intact
everlasting.
SO that others may study them.
Individually, we can make a difference.
Together there is no limit to what we can do.
Take Pride in America! This land is
our land.
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
We can encourage our friends, families,
companies, clubs, church and synagogue
groups, and communities to take pride in
their public lands and choose a favorite area
to help care for.
We can look for opportunities to
communicate the good stewardship mes-
sage to others through speeches, articles,
Photographs provided by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of
slide shows, field trips and similar efforts.
Reclamation, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. Brochure coordinated by the
We can make a difference.
U.S. Department of the Interior on behalf of the Take Pride in America Campaign.
"All Americans should take pride in their
Many of us enjoy the outdoors on lands
outstanding public lands We must all
and waters that are for everyone's benefit.
work together for a renewed awareness
Recreation opportunities abound at our
that these lands are our lands" to care
forests, deserts and wildlife refuges; on
for and about.
rivers, lakes, and seashores; and "at parks,
campgrounds, playgrounds and urban
President Ronald Reagan
open spaces. Public lands also contribute
1986 State of the Union Message
to our economy and national security
through appropriate development of our
natural resources.
Important symbols of our past are pro-
tected for our mutual benefit as well. These
historic sites and landmarks preserve
places and memories of the great indivi-
duals, cultures, occasions and examples of
architecture that make up our heritage.
"Take Pride in America" is based on the
premise that these resources are not just the
concern of the government agencies that
manage them.
"Take Pride in America" is
a national public aware-
ness campaign to
encourage everyone
to take pride in the
Nation's natural and
cultural resources.
The campaign is a partnership of public
Each of us has an
and private organizations committed to
obligation to be a
ensuring the wise use of the resources that
good steward.
belong to all of us.
Although most people take pride in our
lands, others act as if the lands belong to
Our lands and resources
"everyone" and no one has responsibility to
must be protected for
take care of them.
and by us, not from us.
Around the country, in urban and rural
areas, public and private resources have
We must prevent thought-
suffered from misuse.
less behavior by a few
Shores, roadsides, trails, and camp-
that reduces enjoyment
grounds have been littered.
for many.
Signs and structures have been defaced
and fences destroyed.
PLEASE
DONT
LITTER
and
DESERT
TAKE
"Take Pride in America" seeks to reduce
destructive behavior and encourage con-
structive activity on our lands.
Wildlife have been poached.
In every State, people are involved in
Playgrounds and buildings have been
activities ranging from outdoor stewardship
covered with graffiti.
and self-policing programs; archeological
Archeological sites have even been
resource protection awareness efforts; and,
bulldozed SO that their "loot" can be stolen
"watch" programs or hotlines to report
more easily.
vandalism, wildlife poaching, theft, and
Some people must not realize that their
other destructive activity.
carelessness is damaging the resources
Others help care for parks, trails, shore-
they share with their children and fellow
lines, campsites and playgrounds through
citizens. Their actions could foreclose
clean-up, maintenance and general assis-
opportunities for themselves and others.
tance when needed.
Take Pride In America
National Awards
Ceremony
July 26, 1988
The White House
Washington, D.C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 12, 1988
I am delighted to add some words of appreciation,
in this booklet, to this year's winners of the Take
Pride in America National Awards.
Each of you, along with your colleagues and friends
at home, clearly does take pride in community and
country -- and for that reason, your fellow Americans
take pride in you. You deserve congratulations for
all you are doing to restore our natural and cultural
resources, to remind the rest of us that the steward-
ship of these treasures is up to all of us, and to
encourage citizens, organizations, and communities
to join in. In years to come, as individuals, groups,
government, and private-public partnerships
continue to preserve our historic sites and public
lands, they and the American people will remember
your reverence for our resource heritage and your
willingness to do your share to perpetuate it. You
have my heartfelt thanks.
Again, congratulations and best wishes, now and
always. God bless you, and God bless America.
Ronald Reagon
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THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
July 15, 1988
TO ALL OF THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE
"TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA" AWARDS CEREMONY
I love to hunt and fish, and I have been lucky enough to
experience much of America's great outdoors. We have been
blessed in this country with a bountiful and beautiful land --
fertile soils, great forests, magnificent mountains and rolling
plains. These have been part of our heritage and have helped
shape and inspire the American spirit.
The Take Pride in America campaign encourages wise use and
discourages misuse of our Nation's outstanding natural and
cultural resources. This partnership of Americans from sea
to shining sea is giving its time and love to ensure that the
parks, forests, wildlife, waters, and monuments enjoyed today
will also be enjoyed by future generations. Individually and
collectively you are making a difference.
We all have moments and places in America's vast outdoors that
have a special hold on our memories and our hearts. You have
worked hard to protect this Nation's natural bounty -- not only
for our own benefit, but for the benefit of our children and our
grandchildren.
Best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable awards ceremony.
Sincerely,
Cy
George Bl Bush
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Program
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
NATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY
THE SOUTH LAWN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JULY 26, 1988
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
United States Marine Band
WELCOMING
REMARKS
The Honorable
Donald Paul Hodel
Secretary of the Interior
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA THEME SONG
performed by
The Moody Brothers
ADDRESS
THE HONORABLE RONALD REAGAN
PRESIDENT
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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TAKE
PRIDEIN
AMERICA
NATIONAL WINNER
1987
5
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
1987 National Award
Winners
BUSINESSES/CORPORATIONS
The Grand Canyon Trail Guides of Flagstaff, Arizona, conceived
and conducted a 1-day attention-getting project to recover litter
from below the rim of the Grand Canyon. The guides were assisted
by 19 members of the Arizona Mountaineering Club who climbed
over the rim on ropes and harnesses to remove trash dropped by
careless park visitors. For 15 years, the trail guides have sponsored
creative activities to benefit the Grand Canyon and, ultimately, the
millions of visitors to this site-one of America's most famous
landmarks.
The national Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, Inc. (B.A.S.S.),
sponsored a National Lake Cleanup Day during National Fishing
Week, June 1-7, 1987. All promotional efforts were conducted
through B.A.S.S. headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama, and
approximately 200 B.A.S.S. Chapters across the country were
involved. Each chapter selected its own cleanup day and targeted
a local area to improve. B.A.S.S. is dedicated to conservation efforts
and will continue to keep local waters clear of debris to enhance
the beauty of natural resources and improve fishing conditions.
During the summer of 1987, a scavenger hunt for litter was spon-
sored by Columbia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, WSCQ Radio
and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) on Lake
Murray near Columbia, South Carolina. Coca-Cola manufactured
188 diet Coke cans in which a total of $5,000 in cash was sealed.
The cans were placed in and around Lake Murray, and clues to
their location were broadcast over WSCQ Radio from a patrolling,
pontooned "Litter Patrol Boat" donated by SCE&G. Participants
turning in full litter bags were rewarded with a 6-pack of Coca-
Cola. This activity left Lake Murray a cleaner recreational area,
and public response was so positive that plans are underway for
a larger project in 1988.
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CIVIC/CITIZEN ORGANIZATIONS
Members of the Riverfront Development Committee have stimu-
lated citizens in Defiance, Ohio, to form a partnership involving
civic organizations, individuals and the public sector to work
vigorously toward improving their waterfront community. Since
February 1986, more than 400 volunteers have worked on projects
such as initiating an advertising campaign to raise awareness and
provide information; razing abandoned buildings; creating pub-
lic parks; stabilizing riverbanks to stop erosion; and, improving
recreational access to waterways.
The Mono Lake Committee, a non-profit citizens group that now
numbers well over 12,000 members, was organized in 1978 to pro-
mote public awareness about Mono Lake's unique and spectacu-
lar wetlands and find a means to preserve them. The committee's
goal is to find a balance between the water needs of the Mono
Lake ecosystem and the Los Angeles, California area. This is being
accomplished through the legislative system and public educa-
tion. Due to the efforts of the Mono Lake Committee, California
has created a wetlands reserve around the lake, and Congress has
established the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area. Plans for
the future include a cooperative study to identify alternate water
sources for Los Angeles.
A small group of volunteers planted flower beds and filled pots
with flowers in Ogden, Utah's Union Station and Historic 25th
Street area in a successful attempt to focus public attention on the
culture and heritage of the historic district. Local nurseries donated
flowers; the City Parks Department and the Ogden Garden Club
helped prepare and plant the pots and beds; Boy Scouts weeded
and cared for the flowers; and, many other volunteers nurtured
this beautification project over the past two years.
The Borough of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Environmental
Commission funded and conducted a year-long project research-
ing feasible methods to preserve the 12-acre Franklin Lake. The
Commission members believe they have found a practical solu-
tion to halt the decline of Franklin Lake and are awaiting final
results. In the meanwhile, a vigorous public awareness campaign
has brought the situation to the public's attention. Their coopera-
tion and willingness to work for the lake's future should help to
revitalize this precious natural resource.
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-
profit corporation, was formed in 1963 for the primary purpose of
preserving, restoring and reconstructing El Presidio de Santa
Barbara, the last royal Spanish fortress built in North America, to
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serve as the center of a State historic park. This project is an endur-
ing enterprise that has as its goals: archaeological research of the
original site; reconstruction of the fortress; and, interpretation of
the presidio, its history, and its contribution to California as an
example of Spanish/Mexican civil and military presence in south-
western history. Broad community involvement and support by
literally thousands of volunteers including students, the California
Conservation Corps and others, have resulted in increased com-
mitment to cultural preservation.
The Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, formed in 1984, has
as its goal the preservation of the coke ovens near Dunlap,
Tennessee, so that future generations can discover and under-
stand their heritage. Coal mining at the turn of the century helped
to bring this farming community into the industrial age. Coal mined
on mountaintops was transported to coke ovens in the valley,
where it was transformed into industrial coke used to manufac-
ture steel. With the decline of coal prices and usage, operations
ceased and the area soon became an illegal dump site. The
Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, with assistance from the
city, acquired the property. Within one year, the site was con-
verted into a public park and historic site. Flowers were planted
and restrooms built; 1,000 tons of refuse were removed; and an
outdoor amphitheater and picnic shelter were erected. The all-
volunteer park staff continues to preserve the site as a showcase
in the community.
A grassroots group of citizens including professionals and scien-
tists comprise the Committee to Save the Pyramid Mountain
Natural and Historic Area-450 acres of pristine wilderness in
northeastern Morris County, New Jersey. The group's goal is to
preserve the unique area which is a "sacred place"-the Lenape
Indians' ancestral homeland. The area also is an environmentally
vital wetland; offers a home to a variety of flora and fauna; and,
could provide a valuable recreational region in an urbanized area.
The committee has been campaigning since 1986, working with
local, county and State agencies to designate Pyramid Mountain
a county park and preserve the legacy of the Lenape Indians to
enrich future generations.
The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) is a 30-mile recreational/nature trail
in Chicago's western suburbs and also is the name of the all volun-
teer non-profit corporation which founded the trail more than
20 years ago. The trail runs along an abandoned railroad right-of-
way and is used by approximately 300,000 joggers, bicyclists,
hikers and horseback riders every year. Volunteers perform a
variety of functions in support of the IPP including: cleaning, prun-
ing and mowing; designing informational brochures and maps;
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writing, editing and illustrating a quarterly newsletter; writing
press releases; raising funds; leading nature and recreational
hikes; restoring an historic building (railroad station); designing,
building and installing information kiosks; and, removing fallen
trees and branches.
In 1979, volunteers leased a crumbling farm in Mt. Laurel, New
Jersey, and worked for one year on the 8-acre tract restoring an
18th century farmhouse, dairy barn, ironstone icehouse and
smokehouse. They then began constructing a nature trail, hands-
on nature exhibits, a small library and film room. The facility was
opened to the public in 1980, and was named PAWS Farm Nature
Center. PAWS volunteers teach basic conservation values, and
take their message into the community-to schools and facilities
for the handicapped. In addition, PAWS naturalists visit local nurs-
ing homes and hospitals with animals from the farm to cheer the
elderly and ill. Four veterinarians donate their time and services
treating injured wildlife and instructing the public in caring for
wildlife. Volunteers have logged over 50,000 hours for PAWS since
1979, and over 30,000 persons have been touched by PAWS
programs in the past year.
CONSTITUENT ORGANIZATIONS
PHILADELPHIA GREEN is the Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci-
ety's community outreach program that works with the city's low
and moderate income neighborhoods to plan and implement
greening projects. Philadelphia Green's main purpose is to assist
low income neighborhoods in clearing off vacant lots and debris-
choked streets, and filling those spaces with flowering plants and
shrubs. Residents are instructed on the care and value of the plant-
ings. The horticultural society first became involved in commu-
nity gardening in 1974, and continues to provide technical
assistance, flowers and plants, construction materials and
encouragement to inner city groups. By sprucing up inner city
neighborhoods, Philadelphia Green hopes to curb decay and
revitalize the downtown area.
The Gwinnett County Resource Conservation and Development
Council joined forces with the Parks and Recreation Department
and Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful to organize "Take Pride in Trib-
ble Mill," to benefit the 640-acre regional park in Lawrenceville,
Georgia. This program's main objective has been to change atti-
tudes about the park and foster a sense of pride and responsibil-
ity for this facility and other parks. Since the program began in
May 1987, 147 tons of trash have been removed by over 550 volun-
teers, a Neighborhood Park Watch program has been established,
and litter barrels have been placed throughout the park.
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For the past 8 years, the Association of the Eno River Valley has
produced and staged the "Festival for the Eno" on behalf of Eno
River State Park in Durham County, North Carolina. The festival
draws on the entire region for financial support, volunteers and
talent. Since 1980, the festival has raised over $200,000 that has
been earmarked for purchase of lands surrounding the Eno, a Wild
and Scenic River. The festival, which attracts up to 35,000 people,
is also a forum for environmental discussion and display. The focus
is on the diversity of North Carolina's folk traditions and maintain-
ing environmental variety and vitality.
For the past 15 years, Keep Loudoun Beautiful, a non-profit, volun-
teer organization in Loudoun County, has been dedicated to beau-
tification projects, litter control, recycling and environmental edu-
cation. The organization seeks to involve citizens in preserving the
natural beauty of this picturesque Virginia county through a
county-wide annual "Spring Cleanup," educational programs and
environmental studies in schools, and enforcement of anti-litter
laws. During a cleanup in April 1987, 500 miles of secondary county
roads were cleaned by approximately 1,800 volunteers who col-
lected 265 tons of roadside litter, filled 5 dump trucks with 850 tires,
and arranged for the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department to tow
145 abandoned vehicles.
Keep North Carolina Clean and Beautiful, Inc. (KNCCB) is an
environmental education organization that sponsors education and
awards programs throughout the State. KNCCB acts as a coordinat-
ing agency teaching personal responsibility for the environment
and encouraging active involvement in the beautification and con-
servation of natural and cultural resources. They have garnered
support from hundreds of thousands of North Carolina's citizens
who participate in spring and fall cleanup months. Additionally,
county and city Appearance Commissions were formed; 300
schools and 64 communities were involved in awards programs;
and, millions viewed TV, school and community video and slide
programs and public service announcements. KNCCB was a
national winner in the 1986 Take Pride in America Awards
Program.
The Provo River Trail Citizens Committee, a volunteer organi-
zation, successfully worked with the Utah State Legislature, as well
as landowners, service clubs, the chamber of commerce, and city
and county officials to obtain zoning that prohibits any building
within 100 feet of the river banks. All but a few plots of land have
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been acquired for a river trail. The committee has preserved the
greenway and extended it with 23 miles of trail from Deer Creek
Dam to Utah Lake. The enthusiastic and supportive attitude of the
Provo community is demonstrated by the frequency with which
they recreate in this area.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
The Fayette County Chapter of the Future Farmers of America
(FFA) from Oak Hill, West Virginia, became involved in several
public land improvement activities in April 1987, and plan to con-
tinue these efforts. The group worked with local forestry officials
to develop a timber stand improvement plan on a 3-acre portion
of wooded land. They removed dead and diseased trees to make
room for uninhibited growth of healthy ones. The FFA assisted the
Soil Conservation Service with maintenance work at a reclaimed
mine site. Additionally, they "adopted" the grounds and facilities
at the Fayette County Historical Society headquarters, and have
spent hours clearing brush, pruning trees and assisting the staff
as tour guides. The Future Farmers of America in Fayette County
have many more ongoing projects that support public lands and
call attention to the need for good stewardship.
Colorado's Buena Vista School District and the community of
Buena Vista jointly have planned, developed and continue to
expand the E. Alfred Marquand Nature Area-six acres of school
property located along the banks of Cotton Creek. The project,
now in its second year, provides opportunities for students in life
science and conservation classes to take an active role building
trails, erecting signs, planting trees, and ultimately contributing
to the preservation of a valuable wetland resource. This effort has
involved over 2,000 people and will continue to grow.
Lee County Senior High School in Sanford, North Carolina, inau-
gurated a "Take Pride in Our School" campaign at the start of the
1987-88 school year. The campaign was designed to increase stu-
dent appreciation for the campus by improving the buildings and
surroundings in an effort to make Lee County Senior High the best
possible environment in which to learn and live. A total of 1,700
people, including staff, teachers and students, participated in
projects such as landscaping, cleaning and painting. Thirty-one
of the school's clubs have "adopted" defined areas to improve
and maintain. Weekly "Mr. Clean" awards are presented to stu-
dents who are observed picking up litter. With the increase in
school pride and spirit, there has been a decrease in incidents
of vandalism.
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In 1985, a group of citizens in the Kenwood Elementary School
neighborhood banded together to create an authentic native plant
"hammock," complete with trails and a teaching glade that serves
as an outdoor learning center for school-aged children. The site
is located on the grounds of the Miami, Florida, school in what
was an unused area the size of a football field. Now, after a year
of planting efforts, more than 300 plants indigenous to South Florida
are prospering. The site's sloping terrain inspired separate areas
for marshy, pineland, hardwood and Keys species. The project
is funded by donations and maintained by volunteers-students,
teachers, parents, neighbors and scouts-who contribute labor
and equipment. During the first year, organizers concentrated on
planting canopy trees to provide shade. Planning is underway to
add smaller understory plants. Weeding and mulching will be
ongoing activities. Instead of a seldom-used patch of grass, Ken-
wood Elementary School and the surrounding community have
a small forest, the beauty and value of which will increase with
time.
Sheldon Community High School's "Trees for Schools," a 5-year
plan to expand the learning environment for students and adults
and promote civic responsibility, was initiated in 1986. All those
involved cooperatively volunteered labor and financial assistance
to the project and acquired a sense of duty toward preserving the
school grounds. A total of 460 trees and shrubs were planted in
1987, by 60 students and 40 adults who contributed over 250
hours-planting, tilling and weeding. The landscaping project has
received an outpouring of support from the Iowa community and
is one of the largest of its kind attempted in Sheldon.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Urban Gardening Program has
been helping Newark, New Jersey, residents develop community
gardens on vacant city-owned lots since 1978. The program
teaches urban horticulture through workshops and clinics at
demonstration gardens located throughout the city. In addition to
teaching gardening techniques, the program trains participants
in how to conduct meetings; improve communication skills;
balance family budgets; and, preserve fruits and vegetables by
canning, freezing and drying. In 1987, thousands of Newark resi-
dents transformed 14 acres of litter-strewn lots into 935 commu-
nity gardens where 25 varieties of vegetables were grown. The
gardeners were able to provide their families with better balanced
diets and donate 735 pounds of fresh vegetables to the homeless
as well. Community gardening brings neighborhoods together,
promotes pride and creates a network of green spaces in urban
areas.
The students in the Computer Club at Worcester Country School
were concerned about beach erosion at Assateague National
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Seashore and the fate of the Assateague ponies. In response, they
conceived a community service project to bring public attention
to the island. Fourth through sixth grade students formed commit-
tees and, using their school and home computers, created pub-
licity pieces for their information campaign. Computer printers
created posters, graphs of the ages of the ponies, data bases nam-
ing 128 of the ponies, and news and informational letters about
the island. The children held a discussion session with their Con-
gressman, mailed press releases and visited the island The well-
known success of this Berlin, Maryland, computer club has caused
educators from across the Nation and Canada to request informa-
tion on organizing similiar clubs in their schools.
The Paradise Canyon Elementary School's sixth grade class in
La Canada, California, rallies annually to help Smokey the Bear and
draw attention to the need for careful stewardship of our Nation's
natural resources. The students paint attractive signs on Highway 2
in the Angeles National Forest. According to their supervisor,
a Forest Service patrolman, "It's the students' way of drawing visi-
tors' attention to their responsibility in the forest." In keeping with
their motto, "Preservation through Education," the Santa Anita
Historical Society provides the students' supplies. Since this
project began in 1983, there has been a visible reduction in
vandalism, litter and forest fires.
In 1986, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
county agents, Ruth Miller and Patricia White, introduced an
educational program to local residents entitled "Clean Drinking
Water in Calvert County." The citizens of this rural Maryland
county were unaware of the risks posed by dumping oil and other
hazardous wastes on public lands and in water supplies. Ms. Miller
and Ms. White conducted public meetings to address this problem
and reached over 100 persons. As a direct result of these meet-
ings, County Commissioners voted to place oil deposit containers
at the county landfill and trash collection sites. Participants in this
Extension program became aware of a specific problem and
learned that their actions have a definite impact on the future of
our lands.
Coast Day is sponsored annually on the first Sunday in October
by the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies and Sea
Grant College Program. "Wave of the Future" was the 1987 Coast
Day theme, drawing at least 15,000 people to the college's scenic
387-acre campus located at the mouth of the Delaware Bay. Coast
Day provides an opportunity for scientists and researchers to share
knowledge about the fragile and valuable marine environment
through tours, exhibits, lectures, displays and films. Education is
the byword for Coast Day, and visitors leave the campus with an
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enhanced understanding of the need to respect marine life and
coastal resources. Nearly 600 beach cleanup volunteers picked
up almost four tons of trash from Delaware beaches on the
weekend following Coast Day '87.
Virginia's Franklin County Public Schools have been conducting
educational activities centered around cleanup, beautification and
recycling since 1986. The program was intended to instill in stu-
dents a sense of community and school pride, but its effects spread
even further into the community to parents, neighbors and many
more who came in contact with these enterprising young people.
Through active participation in the School's Beautification Cam-
paign, the students learned solutions to litter and ecology
problems through cooperative efforts within the community. Many
trees, bulbs and flowers were planted and school grounds across
the county were cleaned up. Many of the children carried out spe-
cial projects at home and in their neighborhoods as well. The inspi-
ration for the campaign was the Chinese proverb: "Tell me, I for-
get; show me, I remember; involve me, I understand."
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Junction, Colorado, Projects
Office (GJPO) directed a comprehensive year-long public aware-
ness program that involved 24,000 citizens. GJPO sponsored a Take
Pride in America essay contest for sixth through twelfth graders,
which introduced 14,000 local students to the campaign. The essay
contest was supported by local businesses and received cover-
age by the media. Hundreds of third through fifth grade students
became involved in a Take Pride poster contest sponsored by the
GJPO, and the winning posters were exhibited in a community
grocery store. Among the other projects the GJPO directed was
a 1-day Take Pride in America Cleanup Contest. Young peo-
ple, aged 8-18, competed to collect the most trash from four heavily
used reservoirs located within Grand Mesa National Forest. As a
result of the many GJPO public awareness programs during 1987,
the community has learned about the principles of good steward-
ship.
Since 1985, the Glen Canyon Recreation Area in Page, Arizona,
has sponsored an "Adopt-A-Canyon" program which has involved
over 3,000 elementary school students, Boy Scouts, Kiwanis, and
several other civic and religious organizations. The volunteers
clean different locations in the canyon, including the 1,900 miles
of shoreline on Lake Powell. In 1986, Page Elementary School's
fifth grade class was a winner in the national Take Pride in
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America Awards Program for the community service work they
performed at Glen Canyon. Clearly, the spirit of volunteerism is
spreading and citizens feel a responsibility to keep the recreation
area litter-free.
The Georgia Food and Agriculture Council (FAC), in keeping with
President Reagan's 1986 Take Pride in America call to action,
encouraged Georgia's 159 county FACs to join the campaign. The
State FAC worked closely with the leadership of Georgia Clean
and Beautiful and served as a coordinating agency for the local
FACs. Many activities to benefit Georgia's public lands were
organized and promoted, culminating with a month-long celebra-
tion in September 1987. Leading up to Georgia Take Pride Month,
the State FAC distributed audio-visual aids, banners, buttons and
stickers to county FACs. After numerous cleanups across the State
during September, it is estimated that tons of cans, bottles and
other debris were removed from Georgia's local, county and State
public lands.
James Dunder, a Bureau of Land Management seasonal employee
from Rock Springs, Wyoming, has been recruiting, training and
supervising citizen volunteers for the past 13 years. "His" volun-
teers have contributed more than 8,000 hours of service to the
Nation's public lands and resources performing activities such as:
improving riparian habitats by planting trees and building fences;
monitoring big game winter ranges; constructing in-stream fish-
eries structures; and, conducting endangered species inventories.
The volunteers are members of a number of organizations includ-
ing the Boy Scouts, high school conservation classes, Sweetwater
Wildlife Association, Izaak Walton League and Trout Unlimited.
Mr. Dunder has provided citizens the opportunity to serve as pub-
lic service volunteers by motivating them to contribute time,
materials and supplies to advance natural resource enhancement,
development and conservation projects.
Mary Dudley, a Bureau of Land Mangement (BLM) seasonal
employee, is the Coordinator of the Squaw Butte Restoration
Volunteer Program, the largest and most successful volunteer pro-
gram in Idaho. Mrs. Dudley is co-organizer of a group of local
citizens concerned about the drastic loss of wildlife habitat due
to wildfires in 1986. Fires were responsible for destroying over
100,000 acres of bitterbrush and sagebrush used as winter range
by a herd of 5,000 to 7,000 deer. The group, Friends of the Squaw
Butte, offered to BLM assistance in rehabilitating the affected area.
Mrs. Dudley recruited 511 volunteers from all walks of life - Boy
Scouts, students, farmers, retirees, housewives and church groups
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- to plant the charred winter range with shrub seed during the
fall of 1986 and the spring of 1987. For her efforts, Mrs. Dudley has
been awarded "Conservationist of the Year" from the Idaho Wild-
life Federation.
"Take Pride in Chesapeake Bay" is an ongoing effort sponsored
by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Annapolis Field Office, to
inform citizens about the importance of the Chesapeake's
resources, the direct impact each person has on the Bay, and the
positive difference the public can make on the Bay's ecology. To
this end, a variety of activities were undertaken including:
"Chessie: A Chesapeake Bay Story," a story/coloring
book distributed to elementary schools in the Bay region;
Public service announcements by Washington, D.C., radio
personalities Harden and Weaver; and,
An exhibit during the Chesapeake Appreciation Days
celebration at Sandy Point State Park where 10,000 people
viewed an educational display.
A 1985 survey revealed that Padre Island National Seashore was
littered with an estimated 142 tons of beach debris and trash. In
response to this serious problem, the Minerals Management
Service (MMS) in Washington, D.C., created a task force - TAKE
PRIDE GULF WIDE - consisting of federal, State and private sec-
tor representatives, to involve their organizations in a non-
regulatory effort to reduce marine debris. Thousands have par-
ticipated in awareness efforts and beach cleanups along the Gulf
Coast as a result of MMS's determination to help make the area
a clean, safe environment for work and recreation, now and in the
future.
At Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, the Monu-
ment Preservation Project was created in 1986 to focus attention
on the need for public support of the park's 1,300 monuments and
memorials. These monuments are important cultural resources
because of the significant historic events they commemorate. They
also are valuable works of art created by internationally-known
artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The primary pur-
pose of the "Adopt-A-Monument" project is to solicit donations
for maintenance and rehabilitation efforts. By inviting the public
to invest time, energy and money to preserve the monuments, the
program has successfully increased public awareness of their
value and engendered a sense of citizen ownership.
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Over the years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (COE)
Ouachita Lake in Mountain Pine, Arkansas, has experienced
yearly increases in visitation to the 82,000-acre project. The crea-
tive COE staff has guided the public in a variety of stewardship
projects including improving wildlife habitats; collecting histori-
cal artifacts; conducting eagle watches; planting trees; cleaning
lake shorelines; sponsoring cultural heritage festivals; and, promot-
ing water safety programs. COE reports that advocates of a clean
Lake Ouachita, stirred by their new sense of ownership, continue
to volunteer their services for many different activities and are
ready to respond whenever needed.
R.D. Bailey Lake is a new project in Justice, West Virginia,
managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The COE
staff has sponsored two events to involve the local citizens in the
care of the lake project - an Environmental Challenge Day Pro-
gram and a Flood Cleanup Project. The Environmental Challenge
Day Program, conducted during the spring of 1987, was a com-
prehensive education program geared toward 6th, 7th and 8th
grade students from three area schools. The youngsters were
taught wise forest resource management techniques. The 3-month
program generated 3,100 hours of volunteer time and involved
over 500 people - students, adults from the community, busi-
nesses and government. After two floods victimized the lake
project, community volunteers rallied to tackle the job of remov-
ing tons of silt, trash and debris from roadways, buildings,
playgrounds and picnic shelters. With continued commitment by
COE staff to involve the public, it is expected that the positive
results of these programs will endure for years.
The U.S. Forest Service at Clearwater National Forest in Orofino,
Idaho, hosted a weekend campout/trail cleanup project that
attracted 330 volunteers - some of whom came as far as 400 miles
- to spruce up an 80-mile stretch of the Lolo Trail National Land-
mark. The July 1987 event was billed as a family affair. Participants
supplied their own transportation to the campsite, as well as food
and camping equipment. The Forest Service furnished campsites,
work assignments, tools and transportation from the camps to work
sites. Litter was removed from recreation areas; fire-rings were
installed; signs were repaired and painted; rocks and brush were
removed from roadways; and, trees were cleared to create scenic
vistas. Much of this work could not have been accomplished
without the assistance of the volunteers who have offered to return
in 1988.
The John H. Kerr Reservoir, operated by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers near Boydton, Virginia, sponsors several programs
that have involved hundreds of citizens in public service projects
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and stewardship awareness efforts. The program goals are to: edu-
cate school children and the general public about public land
beautification projects, the wise use of public lands and cultural
history; and, encourage volunteer support for and participation
in recycling projects, facility improvements and resource manage-
ment. Some of the activities sponsored at the reservoir are Public
Lands Cleanup Day, Boy Scouts/Corps Recycling Project, Adopt-
A-Park Program, and Volunteer Trail Improvement Program.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), headquartered in Knox-
ville, Tennessee, began work in 1986, on an educational guide
designed for use in middle schools. A cooperative effort of edu-
cation and resource professionals produced "TVA - A World of
Resources," which addresses eight resource areas: air; culture;
energy; forests; recreation; water; wildlife; and, TVA resource
management. The guide introduces resource topics with fact
sheets and provides for student involvement through activities.
Since the material was field tested in several States, approximately
750 teachers have used the guide to educate almost 22,000 stu-
dents. Teachers report that the resulting activities tend to promote
awareness of local problems and encourage students to identify
and implement solutions within their communities.
INDIVIDUALS
For the past 16 years, James R. Scott, a Doctor of Veterinary Medi-
cine from Anchorage, Alaska, has provided medical services for
sick and injured wildlife. He has treated 35 eagles, 71 other rap-
tors and hundreds more animals, most of which have been
returned to the wild. If he had charged for his services, the cost
would exceed $100,000. Dr. Scott has demonstrated his love for
wildlife by training other veterinarians in various methods of car-
ing for wildlife, visiting schools to teach children about wildlife,
and researching new medical techniques.
For the past 10 years, D. Lindsay Pettus has championed the
485-acre Flat Creek Natural Area in Lancaster, South Carolina. Mr.
Pettus has helped preserve the Flat Creek Natural Area by work-
ing with the South Carolina Nature Conservancy to acquire land
to expand the area, and educating the public about the need for
personal responsibility toward public lands and resources by mak-
ing presentations to school children and civic clubs. Additionally,
he actively promotes and participates in maintenance and
improvement projects in the area. His endeavors have received
vast media attention and further helped to spread the good
stewardship message.
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Ferd M. Bellingrath of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has devoted his entire
adult life to enhancing the quality of life in his community. Mr.
Bellingrath's accomplishments include: creating, nurturing and
serving as the Chairman of the Pine Bluff Clean and Beautiful Com-
mission (a 1986 national Take Pride in America winner); oversee-
ing the annual Great Arkansas Cleanup; and, participating in a
score of other community service activities. Most recently, Mr.
Bellingrath established the Catherine Seabrook Beautification
Fund, in honor of his mother. The $100,000 fund will be used to
finance projects that improve the community and increase aware-
ness about the importance of resource stewardship.
The Rivergreenway Consortium, an organization of private and
public sector individuals and groups, was conceived in 1975, by
Ernest Williams of Fort Wayne, Indiana. As President of the con-
sortium, Mr. Williams has been instrumental in planning and fund-
raising activities to benefit natural resources at the confluence of
the St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Rivers which form the Maumee
River. The consortium's goal has the twin purposes of flood miti-
gation and recreation through the creation of a series of connected
greenways along the banks of the three rivers. The greenway now
is nine miles long and is enjoyed by walkers, bikers and joggers.
Plans are in place to link four city parks situated along the rivers,
which will double the length of the greenway trails.
The health of the Kankakee River, its tributaries and adjoining
lands has been championed for years by Gordon Graves of
Kankakee, Illinois. Mr. Graves' ongoing, lifetime efforts to preserve
and enhance the Kankakee River Valley have been recognized
by both sportsmen and politicians as the prime reason the
Kankakee is flourishing today. He has rallied groups to take action,
formed committees and given speeches, devoting thousands of
hours - all for the benefit of the river he has adopted. Due in no
small measure to his tireless efforts, the Kankakee has become
one of the finest fishing, canoeing and aesthetically pleasing rivers
in the Midwest.
Jack W. Keupfer, a 67-year-old retired factory superintendent from
Clifton, New Jersey, is the volunteer coordinator for a project that
he loves - the restoration of an historic park on the Morris Canal.
He has recruited volunteers from the local Women's Club, Boy
Scout troops and the Passaic County Probation Office to restore
this portion of the canal. In its halcyon days, the 106-mile canal
linked Pennsylvania's coal mines to the Hudson River, but then
it fell into disrepair. Mr. Keupfer motivated his crew to remove
debris; cut down trees along the tow path that parallels the canal;
build footbridges; and, clean up the 5-acre park, now called the
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Morris Canal Historic Park and Nature Preserve. He inspired the
formation of the "Friends of the Morris Canal," a group of volun-
teers who intend to continue to care for the park.
Mrs. Audrey Burtrum-Stanley has been a major force in efforts
to beautify North Little Rock, Arkansas, in the last five years. She
has organized and planned many projects to benefit public land,
including improving 8 parks, landscaping-a major thoroughfare
and constructing the world's largest horizontal sundial. Mrs.
Burtrum-Stanley was responsible for providing 150 redwood bird-
houses to public parks, schools and post offices. The birdhouses
were designed by the Audubon Society and constructed with
donated materials by Boy and Girl Scouts and church members.
Identifying problems, initiating activities and soliciting donations
to solve those problems are Mrs. Burtrum-Stanley's personal con-
tributions to public land stewardship and to her community.
Al Pollard, President of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, organized the
first annual Great Arkansas Cleanup in 1979. Modeled after the
annual Greer's Ferry Lake and Little Red River Association
Cleanup, the program has expanded to include 16 Army Corps
of Engineers lakes in Arkansas and southern Missouri, and the
Arkansas River. The Great Arkansas Cleanup was the catalyst for
National Public Lands Day and the Federal Lands Cleanup Act.
The ongoing program objectives include: removing litter; involv-
ing the public; improving relations between public and private
agencies; sponsoring a continuing education program; recycling
materials; and, providing a model for other communities that want
to promote public land stewardship.
Since 1984, Dr. Neil B. Armantrout, a fisheries Biologist for the
Bureau of Land Management Eugene District, has organized and
trained volunteers to maintain and improve over 40 miles of fish
habitat in the Eugene, Oregon area. Through his efforts, approxi-
mately 36,000 hours were donated by a variety of groups ranging
from private timber companies to the Student Conservation Associ-
ation. Some of the major projects accomplished by the volunteers
include placing in-stream structures; planting trees along stream
banks to control erosion; sampling fish populations; developing
computer models for categorizing fish habitat; and, initiating an
"adopt-a-stream" program for habitat improvement work.
For the past 14 years, Jack Glover, a 73-year-old retired graphic
artist, has worked with community interest groups, the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) and the Umpqua National Forest to plan,
develop and construct the 79-mile North Umpqua Hiking Trail in
Oregon. When completed in 1990, the trail will connect the Swift
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Water Bridge on the North Umpqua River to the Pacific Crest Trail
at the crown of the Cascade Mountains. In support of this project,
Mr. Glover has traveled over 5,000 miles and donated 700 hours
in the past year alone. According to BLM's Roseburg District
Manager, "Jack Glover not only donates more volunteer hours to
the trail project than any other person or group, he also provides
an invaluable service to BLM by doing SO much of the technical
layout and supervisory work that normally would be done by
agency staff on similar volunteer projects."
Mrs. Chauncey Godwin, from Tupelo, Mississippi, has. been
involved in various activities to conserve natural resources such
as preserving and restoring native wildflowers, and initiating the
"Avenue of the Magnolias" project which involved planting the
State's official tree and flower at all 29 entrances to Mississippi.
Mrs. Godwin has worked on tree planting and beautification
projects and litter reduction programs for the past 20 years. She
was the first chairman of the Tupelo City Beautification Commis-
sion, and was instrumental in organizing Tupelo Clean and Beau-
tiful. She has earned numerous awards through the years, and has
been successful in encouraging citizen participation and wise
stewardship in Tupelo.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
In April 1987, the Maysville/Mason County Joint Cleanup
Committee overwhelmingly voted to participate in the Governor's
"Pure Kentucky-We're Proud To Keep It Clean" program, and
selected the theme "Company's Comin'." The mission is to build
awareness and change attitudes about litter, thus promoting pride
in the community. Maysville citizens have responded
enthusiastically by becoming involved in a number of different
activities which include: building a walkway from the downtown
area to the Ohio River; setting out new trash barrels in town;
landscaping an empty lot and highway medians; erecting new
welcome signs; and, teaching school children about the
importance of a clean community.
"GRAFFITI IS EVERYBODY'S PROBLEM" is an ongoing initiative
intended to eradicate graffiti in Hawaii's City and County of
Honolulu. The anti-graffiti campaign is the result of Mayor Frank
F. Fasi's Task Force on Graffiti established in February 1986, to
research the problem and suggest specific recommendations for
program implementation. The primary components of the
campaign are cleanup and maintenance of defaced property
coupled with education and awareness programs designed to
bring the problem to public attention. A media blitz using the
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theme "Graffiti Busters" continues to generate awareness through
news releases, public service announcements, posters, press
conferences, editorials and feature stories. Businesses, community
groups, schools and individuals have responded to the city's
appeal for help by adopting more than 150 locations including bus
stop shelters, litter containers and traffic control boxes.
In Hawaii, the County of Maui's "Adopt-A-Park" program matches
volunteers to parks and facilities in need of special care. Annual
workshops are held to welcome new Adopt-A-Park groups and
individuals, recognize achievements of the past year, and share
information with the Mayor. Projects are varied and range from
an Eagle Scouts' landscaping venture to the renovation of seven
vacant school buildings that now are being used as a library, art
center, community meeting room, youth center, police and
ambulance emergency station, fitness center, dance studio and
senior citizen center. Since 1980, rigorous volunteer efforts have
turned previously neglected sites into garden spots.
The Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center is located on 33
acres of parkland in Chicago, Illinois' southern suburbs. Since
1978, Iron Oaks has offered a hands-on educational experience
for the three surrounding school districts. An outpouring of
financial support from Lions, Jaycees and Women's Clubs has
resulted in more than $35,000 being contributed for resource
materials and improvement projects that promote stewardship
ethics. Volunteers help lead nature hikes, perform all trail
maintenance, and assist with special events such as the Arbor Day
celebration. Other activities include installing a Horticultural
Therapy Garden with raised flower and vegetable beds accessible
by wheelchair; restoring a pond/marsh area and prairie remnant;
and, constructing a trail system.
The City of Dunedin, Florida's "Adopt-A-Tree" program was
started by the Parks Division in response to a request from the city
manager. Citizens who want to participate may purchase young
trees, at a reduced price, for their neighborhoods. The trees then
are planted by the city's Parks Division crews, and the adopters
are given a brochure explaining how to care for their trees. The
program has received overwhelming response and the city plans
to continue it. The benefits to the community include producing
oxygen; removing pollutants from the air; cooling temperatures;
and, providing homes for birds which keeps the insect popula-
tion under control.
The Mayor of West Lafayette, Indiana, appointed the West
Lafayette Environmental Commission in 1982, to safeguard the
community's environment. The commission designed a tree plant-
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ing program, raised funds from private sources and, during the
first year, planted 55 trees. Volunteers have helped to provide
water and fertilizer, pull weeds and pick up litter. Fund-raising
methods have become more sophisticated through the years, and
more successful. To date, 600 trees have been planted. This
project has helped show citizens the importance of trees in their
community, and the benefits of volunteer-harnessed labor.
MEDIA
WJBK-TV in Detroit, Michigan, was a 1986 Take Pride in America
winner for "Rouge Rescue '86." Again in 1987, WJBK-TV spon-
sored the phenomenally successful "Rouge Rescue, a massive
1-day cleanup of the Rouge River. WJBK's determination to pro-
tect this river led them to initiate the ongoing "Rouge Rescue"
cleanups. During one day in June 1987, 2,000 volunteers removed
2,000 cubic yards of debris and 72 log jams from the river includ-
ing: 19 cars, 4 refrigerators, 75 grocery carts, 2 couches, 2 motor-
cycles, 150 tires, 3/4 ton of roofing shingles, 1 manure spreader
and much more "ordinary" trash. Because of overwhelming sup-
port from citizens who want to make a difference, it is estimated
that a thoroughly clean Rouge River can be achieved in 8 years-
down from the previous estimate of 20 years.
The Billings Gazette is the driving force behind "Trash for Trees,"
a unique Billings, Montana, recycling drive. The purpose of this
activity is to raise funds to replace trees in older city parks and
introduce young trees in the newer parks. Twice each year since
1981, the Gazette has donated advertising space to stir public
interest in recycling. Community members save their recyclable
newspapers and aluminum cans and contribute them at the many
collection sites throughout the city. Over 1 million pounds of
newspapers and nearly 60,000 pounds of aluminum cans have
been recycled and the resulting funds have financed the purchase
of 750 trees. All 45 Billings City Parks are beneficiaries of the
Gazette's "Trash for Trees" project. In the words of a Gazette arti-
cle that appeared in 1984, "The Gazette sees the trees in a unique
light. As a renewable resource providing pulp
trees become
symbolic to the publishing industry as the core of its existence."
KSSN 96 FM, an Arkansas "Country and Western" radio station,
has contributed significantly to an increase in public awareness
about the Take Pride in America campaign and opportunities for
citizen involvement in Arkansas. KSSN promotes the campaign
over the air by playing the public service announcements featur-
ing Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson and Louis Gossett, Jr.; high-
lighting individual Take Pride activities; congratulating the par-
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ticipants; and, playing The Oak Ridge Boys' recording of the Take
Pride theme song. In addition, KSSN sponsored an awards
ceremony and reception for the three 1986 Take Pride in America
national winners and 55 nominees from Arkansas. KSSN's promo-
tion of the campaign has generated many requests for informa-
tion about "Take Pride in Arkansas."
PRIVATE LANDS
Since October 1985, members of the Orono Land Trust have
enlisted 160 member families from this Maine community to help
preserve a wooded trail system one-half mile from the center of
Orono. Funds were raised to purchase 44 acres of fields and
mature forests, and easements have been acquired to connect
Orono's open space and integrate it into a permanent trail system.
Trust members who are experts in forest and wildlife management
have successfully designed a year-round educational and recrea-
tional site including well-groomed trails and areas comparing
different management techniques.
The Fish River Lakes Water Quality Association was formed in
1986, to address concerns about the need to preserve water qual-
ity in the Fish River chain of lakes in Maine. Since then, member-
ship has grown to include over 1,400 volunteers. A long-term goal
is to raise water quality, thereby stabilizing the salmon and brook
trout populations in the area for the recreational enjoyment of local
citizens and tourists. Public awareness has been raised and many
water quality improvement projects are being implemented and
growing in scope and size.
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
"Take Pride in Tribble Mill" is an ongoing, cooperative "adopt-a-
park" program organized by Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, Inc.,
in conjunction with Gwinnett County Resource Conservation and
Development Council and Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation
Department. The 640-acre Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville,
Georgia, had been threatened by vandalism, illegal dumping and
litter until this program was developed to educate the public about
these problems and give them the opportunity to become part of
the solution through volunteerism. On Public Lands Day, Septem-
ber 12, 1987, 550 volunteers collected and recycled 147 tons of
litter and placed 10 signs and 20 litter barrels throughout the park.
In addition, a Neighborhood Park Watch program was established;
T-shirts, patches and certificates were awarded to provide posi-
tive reinforcement; and, a "Living Legacy" tree was planted to
commemorate the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Through
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newspaper articles and extensive media coverage, it is estimated
that 75 percent of the county's population now is aware of the park
and the need to use it wisely.
The Clean Streams Partnership Program (CSPP) was developed
by the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, in 1986, SO that
individuals, businesses, volunteer groups and neighborhood
associations could participate, along with government, in the
rehabilitation and continued protection of the 27 streams and 17
major lakes in the Anchorage municipal area. The program was
designed to involve the community in water quality improvement
projects such as erosion control and stream bank revegetation on
public and private property adjacent to public waters. The CSPP
has been instrumental in increasing public awareness of the impor-
tance of clean water resources in Anchorage.
At the beginning of 1987, Pride Against Litter (PAL) was devel-
oped to tap the existing county volunteer organization network
to implement a comprehensive, county-wide litter cleanup and
awareness campaign in Randolph County, West Virginia. PAL paid
special attention to deterring future litter problems by educating
citizens young and old about the practical and aesthetic values
of a clean landscape. Along with the cleanup operation, empha-
sis has been placed on enforcement of the litter law and develop-
ment of recycling alternatives. Positive steps have been taken
toward attracting a major manufacturer to the area, and interest
remains high for additional activities in the future.
The Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA), a
600-member non-profit citizens organization, has worked since
1974 to build support for and develop a greenway system to link
all riparian communities along the 128-mile Schuylkill River-
Pennsylvania's first Scenic River. The association's most recent
accomplishment was to lay the groundwork for the greenway to
be extended through the Borough of Phoenixville. SRGA's out-
reach to the community, including a visual presentation of the posi-
tive impact the greenway could have on Phoenixville, generated
the enthusiasm and support necessary for the plan's success. The
citizens have taken charge and, under SRGA leadership, have
formed a group called the "Friends of Phoenixville Parks" which
is working to keep the proposal moving and see it through to com-
pletion.
The Keep Chesterfield Clean Corporation established a
Hazardous Waste Subcommittee in 1986, consisting of represen-
tatives from government and local industry to promote a House-
hold Hazardous Waste Disposal Project. The project is an ongo-
ing, educational effort to help citizens learn safe buying practices
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and proper storage, use and disposal methods for household
hazardous wastes. The subcommittee planned and implemented
a means of free and safe disposal by holding a "Disposal Day."
Citizens collected items such as used oil and kerosene, car bat-
teries and propane tanks and brought them to designated sites
where qualified, experienced hazardous waste contractors
properly disposed of the items. Public awareness has been raised
about improper handling of hazardous materials and its effects on
public lands and waterways.
In May 1986, the Keep Mobile Beautiful Commission in Alabama,
challenged citizens to select, cleanup and beautify the worst eye-
sore on public lands in each of Mobile's seven City Council Dis-
tricts. The "No More Eyesores Project" resulted in the conversion
of seven unsightly areas into four new parks, one rejuvenated park
and two median beautification projects. What began as an 8-month
project evolved into an ongoing enterprise with all of the sites
maintained by volunteers. Some 700 volunteers have been active
in this public/private partnership to involve residents and elected
officials from every district in Mobile in proper stewardship prac-
tices.
Greer's Ferry Lake, located in the foothills of Northcentral
Arkansas, was created in 1964. The area includes 40,000 surface
acres of water, 300 miles of shoreline and 15 parks with annual
visitation in excess of 5 million. By 1970, tons of debris littering
the lake bottom and shoreline motivated the Greer's Ferry Lake
and Little Red River Association to organize a cleanup on each
Saturday after Labor Day. Other sponsors have included the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, Keep Arkansas Beautiful Association,
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Arkansas and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. The annual event attracts 10,000 participants,
including 40 scout troops and two colleges, and receives exten-
sive media coverage. Additionally, over 200 businesses and
individuals contribute to a fish fry and other festivities. These
efforts have achieved a 50 percent reduction in litter and the estab-
lishment of recycling centers and sanitary landfills. The dedicated
endeavors at Greer's Ferry Lake have received numerous awards
from Keep America Beautiful, the Governor's Conference on
Tourism, and the Department of the Army.
The Triangle J Regional Image Task Force Subcommittee on U.S.
Olympic Festival '87 began planning in September 1986, for the
expected 300,000 visitors, 3,000 athletes, 1,500 media and 140 +
hours of national television coverage. This public/private partner-
ship was composed of representatives from the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, North Carolina Agriculture Exten-
sion Service, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, local city officials,
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Wake and Durham County Keep America Beautiful offices,
Raleigh/Durham Airport Authority, Keep North Carolina Clean and
Beautiful and others. The subcommittee's beautification efforts
involved over 5,000 volunteers who donated approximately 20,000
hours cleaning up 20 highway interchanges; planting 21 acres of
flowers; distributing 40,000 car litter bags; and, recycling glass and
aluminum. As a result of the enthusiastic response generated by
this project, the subcommittee has been asked to reorganize as
a standing committee to guide the same type of image program
for the region; oversee maintenance of flower plantings; and,
produce a video and "how to" manual for others interested in simi-
lar efforts.
The Allatoona Lake Association, in partnership with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, sponsored the second annual "Great Lake
Allatoona Cleanup" on September 12, 1987, during Public Lands
Month in Georgia. Posters and brochures encouraging participa-
tion and pre-registration for the cleanup were distributed through-
out the area. The massive publicity drive helped turn out over 2,300
volunteers who removed paper, cans, bottles, glass and tires from
224 miles of lake shoreline and road shoulders in the Allatoona
Wildlife Management Area. Cleanup sponsors believe there has
been a definite decrease in the amount of litter being deposited
around the lake because of an improvement in the public's atti-
tude towards littering. In fact, the amount of trash collected (3,500
bags) in 1987, was significantly lower than that removed in the 1986
cleanup (8,000 bags).
The Schuylkill Canal Association of Oaks, Pennsylvania, is a pub-
lic/private partnership dedicated to completing a major restora-
tion of the historic Mont Clare/Port Providence Reach of the
Schuylkill Canal. The association began its efforts in 1982, gather-
ing support from local businesses, civic organizations individuals
and government for a plan to renew 2-1/2 miles of canal water-
way and tow path and several acres of woods, open river and canal
frontage. The 150-year-old locktender's house has been remod-
eled completely and once again is occupied. Many other projects
have been completed successfully and, with community support,
the derelict property has been transformed into a safe, educational
recreation facility.
The Lawrence County Anti-Litter Campaign was a cooperative
effort initiated by the Chamber of Commerce and involving the
U.S. Forest Service, Cooperative Extension Service, local media,
clergy, county and city government, students and the general pub-
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lic. Many projects were sponsored during the 4-month campaign
which began in January 1987, including producing an anti-litter
video; conducting a poster contest for county school students;
introducing anti-litter lesson plans in all schools county-wide; and,
beautifying hundreds of miles of public roadsides. The results are
a more beautiful and safe county which is more attractive to new
industry.
STATE GOVERNMENTS
The Texas General Land Office established and administers an
"Adopt-A-Beach" program designed to: raise public awareness
about the severity of beach pollution on the Texas Gulf Coast; edu-
cate the public about the hazards of plastics and other debris in
the marine and coastal environment; and, encourage citizens to
take responsibility and become involved by adopting a beach to
help care for. During two statewide cleanups held in 1987, 10,800
volunteers removed 446 tons of debris from Texas beaches. In less
than one year, all of the 172 miles of accessible Gulf front beaches
have been adopted by 139 various groups that have committed
to sponsoring cleanups of "their" beaches several times every
year.
During the summer of 1987, the Division of Litter Prevention in
the Ohio Department of Natural Resources sponsored the
SUMMER YOUTH LITTER CORPS to cleanup roadsides, public
areas and illegal dumps of litter and recyclable materials. All major
Ohio cities and most counties supported the outstanding efforts
of approximately 1,000 young people who collected over 73,000
30-gallon bags of litter from 17,000 miles of "their" highways. Their
actions also helped raise public awareness of the litter problem.
North Carolina's first statewide coastal cleanup effort, Beach
Sweep '87, involved over 1,000 volunteers - including scouts,
school groups, and other concerned individuals and organizations.
Volunteers gathered 10 tons of debris during this successful, 1-day
event. The goals of the cleanup were to: make the public aware
of the marine pollution problem; involve people in the solution;
and, gather and analyze information about the types and sources
of debris in order to develop educational activities designed to
reduce marine pollution.
State Senator Henson P. Barnes' active leadership of the State Park
Study Commission from 1985-87 produced legislation in North
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Carolina to improve the State park system. Senator Barnes cham-
pioned the legislation through the North Carolina State Assembly.
Passed in 1987, the State Parks Act established the mission of the
State park system as preserving North Carolina's unique natural
resources for future generations. The act mandates that State parks
be used to promote pride in and understanding of the State's
natural heritage. Improved conditions in State parks will be a trib-
ute to Senator Barnes' efforts for years to come.
In 1987, Unicoi State Park, located in Northeast Georgia and
known for its rich Native American heritage and natural resources,
presented a series of educational programs to increase under-
standing of Native American lifestyles. The presentations captured
the attention of visitors of all ages by focusing on Native Ameri-
can culture in the Southeast and comparing cultural and environ-
mental topics of "Early Man and the Land" to those of the modern
world.
As the Inland Bays Coordinator for the Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control in Dover, Delaware,
Marjorie A. Crofts developed an environmental education pro-
gram to increase awareness of school children and adults about
the importance of wise use of the Inland Bays in Sussex County.
The program has spurred many projects designed to preserve
Delaware's Inland Bays including litter pickups, tree plantings,
water quality studies, and fence building to protect shore bird
nesting areas.
In 1986, the Idaho Transportation Department initiated an anti-
litter awareness campaign to eliminate litter from Idaho's highways
and parks. Their intent is to present a clean State to tourists and
save tax revenues for improvement projects. A statewide cleanup
week was held in April 1987, in which 80 communities involving
15,000 volunteers took part. Over 150,000 bags of trash were
picked up from highways and parks. Response to this ongoing
campaign continues to be overwhelming, due in part to a series
of public service announcements recorded by Wilford Brimley,
star of NBC's "Our House" (and several movies); the Governor's
support of the program by requiring all State vehicles to use litter
bags and bumper stickers with the "IDAHO IS TOO GREAT TO
LITTER" slogan; and, widespread media coverage.
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YOUTH GROUPS
Student members of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Prairie
Heights Community School Farm in La Grange, Indiana, perform
community service projects and learn valuable skills while oper-
ating their "School Farm." The 423 participating students are in
grades 7-12. Since 1963, the 230-acre farm has trained students by
offering occupational experience in areas such as: irrigation; camp
counseling; tours and natural interpretation; weather data collec-
tion; and, tree planting. Every October, the FFA organizes, pro-
motes and conducts an open house called "Heritage Festival,"
which draws up to 3,000 visitors. The young people and their
guests enjoy a variety of activities including trail tours, wagon
rides, candle dipping and steam thresher operation.
During March of 1986, 36 members and leaders of the Nottoway
County 4-H Program and another 4-H club constructed a mile-long
public nature trail at the U.S. Army's Fort Pickett in Virginia.
Organizers estimate that 430 hours of work went into performing
services such as shoveling, raking and hoeing; cutting away vege-
tation; building squirrel nesting boxes; and, lining the trail with
logs. Although the project was a 1-time event, the two clubs will
maintain the Fort Pickett Nature Trail, and plan to become involved
in building other nature trails in their area.
The Boy Scouts in the Montana Council of Great Falls, were
national winners in the 1986 Take Pride in America Awards Pro-
gram for a highway cleanup by 2,000 scouts which netted over
500,000 pounds of trash. In 1987, the scouts again conducted a
highway cleanup, PROJECT GOOD TURN. During this event -
which attracted participation from 6,000 Boy Scouts and 1,000 Girl
Scouts - 3 million pounds of debris were bagged in three hours.
The Montana Department of Highways assisted by collecting the
bags from the 500-mile stretch of highway and properly dispos-
ing of the trash. This 1-day cleanup has evolved into an annual
statewide event which the scouts plan to make a Montana tradition.
The Bermuda Run 4-H Ecology Club in Chesterfield, Virginia,
actively promotes community awareness during "Spring Fling,"
a day-long annual festival sponsored by the 4-H youngsters. The
topics addressed are litter problems, home safety, fire prevention,
the advantages of recycling and bicycle safety. Bermuda Run is
a govermment-subsidized housing complex of 268 families. The 64
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young people enrolled in the 4-H club, ages 8-19, participate in
a variety of projects including spring and fall cleanups, parades
and recycling programs.
The 25 members of Boy Scout Troop 174 in Mount Carmel, Penn-
sylvania, have devoted countless hours to highly visible and con-
structive conservation activities. On Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Day, they removed litter from a 2-1/2 mile stretch of highway. Since
1983, the scouts have planted approximately 12,000 tree seedlings
on abandoned mine lands to beautify the roadside and reduce soil
erosion. The scouts also have launched an aluminum can recycling
project to reduce the amount of waste needing to be hauled to
landfills. Troop 174 has made a great contribution to the beauty
of public lands and resources through their continuing steward-
ship activities.
Explorer Post 220 of the Western Los Angeles County Council,
Boy Scouts of America began in 1980 as a High Adventure Post
with a few scouts. Since then, membership has grown to 71, and
the post has instituted an ongoing 3-part program designed to:
build and maintain trails; train "trailbosses" to supervise trail work;
and, educate scouts and leaders about responsible, low-impact
hiking, backpacking, canoeing and climbing. The phenomenally
successful program results are: 5,100 hours donated to trail build-
ing and maintenance; 88 trained trailbosses who now supervise
hundreds of persons in the Southwest; and, 800 scout leaders
instructed in public land stewardship ethics. Explorer Post 220 has
made a positive impact on today's lands by fostering careful
stewardship of the Nation's forests.
John P. (Pat) Shea of Ponte Vedra, Florida, served as committee
chairman of a project that has helped prevent beach erosion in
Duvall, St. Johns and Nassau counties. The effort involves Boy and
Girl Scouts and other youth groups who, after the holidays, gather
thousands of Christmas trees from convenient collection stations
located throughout northeastern Florida. Under Mr. Shea's direc-
tion, the youths place the trees on public beaches spanning the
three counties. An incredible 42,000 trees were collected in 1987.
The trees help prevent sand erosion and have, according to a sur-
vey, actually helped accumulate 1 million cubic yards of sand
since the project begain in 1984. Year after year, the project
receives widespread community support.
The East Jackson County Girl Scouts combined 14 troops (150
scouts) for "Girl Scout Service Day" in March 1987. After consult-
ing with the staff of the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in
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Seymour, Indiana, a buttonbush sowing project was planned. The
buttonbush provides cover and food for young wood ducks and
other waterfowl nesting at the refuge. The scouts planted 2,500
seedlings around refuge lakes, ponds and marshes. Although the
young girls finished the day cold, wet and muddy, they left the
refuge knowing their project was helpful to the wildlife refuge staff
and their charges - the young wood ducks.
In August 1981, leaders of Boy Scouts of America Troop/Pack 109
approached rangers at Prescott National Forest near Phoenix,
Arizona, about planning a 1-day public service project for the
scouts to undertake. Palace Station, a National Historic Site, was
chosen SO the scouts could learn about a cultural site, the lands
and their relationship to the land. The Historic Trails Patch was
awarded to the scouts who participated in activities such as weed-
ing and pruning; collecting dead trees and limbs for removal; and,
thinning tree stands for improved growing conditions. The scouts
have returned every year to perform this public service project.
As a community service project, the 50 Boy Scouts of Troop 383
in Plymouth, North Carolina, adopted the Conaby Swamp Natural
Area and have worked since January 1986, improving the image
of what once was viewed as "an ugly swamp." The scouts' projects
at the State-owned swamp included fabricating wood duck boxes
and building a raised boardwalk to allow safe public access to the
swamp for viewing the area's natural beauty. As a result of the com-
mitment and hard work by Troop 383, the townspeople are begin-
ning to regard Conaby Swamp as an educational recreation area.
The Newmansville 4-H Conservation Club and the Soil Conser-
vation Service (SCS) in Afton, Tennessee, initiated a plan to save
The Newmansville Elementary School playground located on an
eroding hilltop. In 1986, the principal approached the two organi-
zations, outlining the severe soil erosion problem on the school
grounds. Water run-off was causing leakage problems in the
school building as well. The 4-H members and SCS staff formu-
lated a plan to: dig a diversion ditch to control run-off; fill the exist-
ing gullies with limestone; plant 1,000 pine tree seedlings for ero-
sion control and beautification; SOW grass seed on the bare hillside;
and, re-grade the playground to divert run-off. The PTA and mem-
bers of the community provided financial assistance and equip-
ment. The project was completed and the 100 4-H members
learned valuable conservation practices for controlling water.
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In March 1987, local Boy Scouts-Woapink Lodge, Order of the
Arrow 167 from Decatur, Illinois-adopted and pledged to pro-
vide continuous maintenance and promotion of the 16-mile Illini
Trail. Located at Eagle Creek State Park on public land
administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois
Department of Conservation, the trail is cared for by the scouts
during three formal day-long work sessions every year. They clear
the trail of overgrowth, repair bridges and replace guideposts. The
scouts have restored and reopened the trail and, in the process,
learned what is required to manage properly and operate a pub-
lic facility.
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TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
1987 National
Finalists
BUSINESSES/CORPORATIONS
Jackson County Development
Association
Duke Power Company
McKee, Kentucky
Charlotte, North Carolina
National Association of Retired
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
Federal Employees, Chapter 481
Anchorage, Alaska
Silver City, New Mexico
Philadelphia Electric Company
North American Family Camping
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Association
Carver, Massachusetts
Sunny Brook Ranch & Camp
Sparks, Nebraska
Prelado de Los Tesoros de La
Purisima (Keepers of the Treasure
United Liveries of the Little
of La Purisima)
Miami River
Lompoc, California
Loveland, Ohio
Wiggins Beautiful
Virginia Power
Wiggins, Mississippi
Richmond, Virginia
CONSTITUENT
CIVIC/CITIZEN
ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
Albuquerque Wildlife Federation
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Boise Southwest & Metro Rotary
Clubs
Assateague Mobile Sportfishermans
Boise, Idaho
Association
Ocean City, Maryland
Clarks Chapel Community
Development
Keep Jackson Beautiful
Franklin, North Carolina
Jackson, Mississippi
Dewey Lake Fish & Game Club
Mississippi River Revival, Inc.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Emma, Kentucky
New York-New Jersey Trail
Friends of the Five Mile Woods
Conference
Yardley, Pennsylvania
New York, New York
Keep Charlevoix Beautiful, Inc.
Rotary Walk Municipal Authority
Charlevoix, Michigan
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Keep Choctaw County Beautiful
Three River Sams
Committee
San Angelo, Texas
Butler, Alabama
Washington County Farm Bureau
Keep Henrico Beautiful
Sandersville, Georgia
Richmond, Virginia
Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of
Commerce
Winnsboro, Louisiana
34
EDUCATIONAL
Luke Air Force Base
INSTITUTIONS
832nd Civil Engineering Squadron
Luke, Arizona
Amy Rodgers' Second Grade
Class, 1987-1988
U.S. Marine Aircraft Group 46
Harlan Elementary School
Naval Air Station
Harlan, Kentucky
Marietta, Georgia
Bicentennial Youth Park
Office of Surface Mining
Deland, Florida
Eastern Field Operations
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colorado Rocky Mountain
School of Carbondale
Patricia Archer
Moab, Utah
Lakewood, Colorado
Crow Creek Reservation High School
Recycle for Wildlife Drive
Stephan, South Dakota
Robert R. Pim
Des Moines, Iowa
Custer Baker Middle School
Franklin, Indiana
Robert S. Gardner
Challis, Idaho
Dare County Alternative High School
Manteo, North Carolina
United States National Arboretum
Washington, DC
Jackson-Eastside Elementary School
Jackson, North Carolina
Wehrspann Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Madison Elementary School
Omaha, Nebraska
Wakarusa, Indiana
Raymond E. Shaw Memorial
INDIVIDUALS
Middle School
Millbury, Massachusetts
Alf R. Thompson
Effingham, Illinois
Tifton-Tift County Clean Community
Commission
Arletta P. Flory
Tifton, Georgia
Lawrence, Kansas
Throop Elementary School
Charles R. Krause
Paoli, Indiana
Delaware, Ohio
Whitesville Elementary School
Fred W. Mulholland
Whitesville, Kentucky
Tampa, Florida
Grace MacNeil
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Natchez, Mississippi
Blue Marsh Lake
John C. Wilcoxson
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Leesport, Pennsylvania
Karen Clegg Hubbard
Federal Prison Camp
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Park Renovation Project
Big Spring, Texas
Rene Sylva
Paia, Hawaii
Jay Grant
Salem, Oregon
Robert D. Alford
Rome, Georgia
35
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
The Winous Point Shooting Club
Port Clinton, Ohio
City of Clarissa
Clarissa, Minnesota
Wailuku Main Street Association
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
Discover Ottawa
Toledo, Ohio
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation
Department
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Brasstown Bald Interpretive
Association
Keep Caroline Beautiful
Gainesville, Georgia
Bowling Green, Virginia
Cherokee County Rural
Mercer County Commission
Development Committee
Governor's Summer Youth Program
Cherokee County Chamber of
Commerce
Princeton, West Virginia
Centre, Alabama
Onslow Clean County Committee
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Chester County Parks & Recreation
Department
Raymond O. Cocke &
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Pittsylvania Soil & Water
Clean Denver
Conservation District
Chatham, Virginia
Denver, Colorado
Delaware Department of Natural
Terry L. Sell
Resources and Environmental
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Control
Dover, Delaware
Tesuque Pueblo
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Downeast Outing Club
Ellsworth, Maine
Town of Stowe
Stowe, Vermont
Fraternity of The Desert Bighorn
Henderson, Nevada
MEDIA
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful
Commission
Franc White
Macon, Georgia
Greenville, North Carolina
Kerr County
Outdoor Pennsylvania
University Park, Pennsylvania
Keep Texas Beautiful
Kerrville, Texas
The Sandersville Progress
Marquette County Department of
Sandersville, Georgia
Employment Programs
Michigan Department of Natural
PRIVATE LANDS
Resources
Forest Management Division
Heart of Florida Hospital Trim Trac
Marquette, Michigan
Haines City, Florida
Public Service Electric & Gas
James and Delores Ekstrom
Company
Bemidji, Minnesota
Newark, New Jersey
North Side of Luverne Project
Rough River
Luverne, Minnesota
Falls of Rough, Kentucky
36
Southeast Alaska Guidance Association
YOUTH GROUPS
Juneau, Alaska
Boy Scout Troop 444
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Walnut Cove, North Carolina
Denver, Colorado
Boy's Club of Bloomington Day
Washington State Parks & Recreation
Camp
Commission
Bloomington, Indiana
Olympia, Washington
Drifting Dunes Girl Scout Council
Port-Haven Neighborhood
STATE GOVERNMENTS
Valparaiso, Indiana
Arkansas Forestry Commission
Flint River Girl Scout Council
District 5
Albany, Georgia
Malvern, Arkansas
Hillsborough County 4-H Council
Arkansas Natural & Scenic Rivers
Seffner, Florida
Commission
Little Rock, Arkansas
Leilehua Hiking Club
Mililani, Hawaii
Carlsbad Juvenile Reintegration Center
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Pocahontas 4-H Camp
Marlington, West Virginia
Charleston Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Charleston Correctional Facility
Rob Cooper
Augusta, Maine
Seaford, Delaware
Delaware Department of Transportation
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Trail
Location and Environmental Studies
Clean-Up
Section
Hackberry, Louisiana
Dover, Delaware
Senior Girl Scout Troop 115
Dennis C. Colson
Hickman, Kentucky
Moscow, Idaho
St. Tammany Parish 4-H Junior
General Coffee State Park
Leaders
Nicholls, Georgia
Covington, Louisiana
John Hamilton
Temple Terrace Troop 188
Austin, Texas
Boy Scouts of America
Temple Terrace, Florida
Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps
Lansing, Michigan
The Crew
Elmira, Michigan
New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection
Vermont Future Farmers of America
Office of Communications & Public
Montpelier, Vermont
Education
Trenton, New Jersey
New Mexico Department of
Game and Fish
Santa Fe, New Mexico
37
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
1987 National
Semi Finalists
BUSINESSES/
Beta Pakendall Club
CORPORATIONS
Providence, KY
Baur Properties
Brigantine Garden Club
St. Louis, MO
Brigantine, NJ
Florida Power & Light Company
Canyon Lake Optimist Club
Juno Beach, FL
Canyon Lake, TX
Hercules, Incorporated
Cape May County Chamber of
Wilmington, DE
Commerce
Cape May, NJ
Jack F. Rowe
Chairman of the Board
Clinch County TPIA Committee
Minnesota Power
Dupont, GA
Duluth, MN
Coker Creek Ruritan Club
Mauna Lani Resort, Inc.
Tellico Plains, TN
Kohala Coast, HI
Delaware State Federation of Women's
Middletown Scuba
Clubs
Middletown, NY
Seaford, DE
National Bank of Fredericksburg
Delmarva Chapter
Union Bank and Trust Company
Azalea Society of America
Fredericksburg Savings and Loan
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Dominion Bank
Fredericksburg, VA
Donate-A-Tree Committee
Columbus, IN
New England Telephone Company
Boston, MA
Dori's VVV's
Taos, NM
Pet, Inc.
Elk Point Commercial Club/Lion's
St. Louis, MO
Club
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
Elk Point, SD
Berkeley, CA
Ethel Bossuot
CIVIC/CITIZEN
Burns, OR
ORGANIZATIONS
Expedition Society of Schiele Museum
Gastonia, NC
Ballard County Cleanup Committee
Barlow, KY
Fleming County Chamber of
Commerce
Batsto Citizens Committee
Flemingsburg, KY
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Fraser River Valley Lions Club
Beach Garden Club
Winter Park, CO
Golva, ND
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Friends of Madera Canyon
Ouachita Mountain Hikers
Green Valley, AZ
Pearcy, AR
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Rio Blanco Heritage
Foundation
of Alaska
Crosbyson, TX
Anchorage, AK
Rockland Playground Association
Good Sam Sand Dollars
Rockland, ME
Tampa, FL
Staunton Clean City
Committee
Harrington New Century Club
Staunton, VA
Harrington, DE
South Carolina Wildlife Federation
Hinesville/Liberty Clean Community
Columbia, SC
Commission
Hinesville, GA
Telephone Pioneers of America
North Florida Chapter 39
Izaak Walton League, Harney County
Gainesville, FL
Chapter
Hines, OR
Thames River Watershed Association
Ledyard, CT
Laurie Jensrud
Gainesville, GA
The Kings Daughters
Mt. Morris, NY
"Let's Improve Lanier's Appearance"
Lakeland, GA
The Ozark Society
Little Rock, AR
Lois Doan Gornto
Ellenboro, NC
The Panida Theater, Inc.
Sandpoint, ID
Lloyd Wilson Chapter 224
Trout Unlimited
The Woman's Club of Leonia,
Blanchard, PA
New Jersey, Inc.
Leonia, NJ
Lutheran Brotherhood
Minneapolis, MN
Trees for the Future
Crystal Falls, MI
Mantorville Restoration Association
Skasson, MN
Wallace Woods Neighborhood
Association
National Council of State Garden Clubs
Covington, KY
St. Louis, MO
Wissahickon Rebuilding Project
Ogden Group Sierra Club
Philadelphia, PA
Ogden, UT
Ogemaw Hills Ski Counsel
CONSTITUENT
West Branch, MI
ORGANIZATIONS
Pamlico-Tar River Foundation
Arkansas Industrial Development
Washington, NC
Commission Energy Division
Little Rock, AR
Pride in Pasquotank
Elizabeth City, NC
Association of New Jersey
Environmental Commission
Pulaski Outdoorsman's Club
Mendham, NJ
Somerset, KY
Beautification of the Barrier Islands
Fort Walton Beach, FL
39
Connecticut River Watershed Council
The Desert Conference
Hartford, CT
Portland, OR
Conservation Committee of the
The Fredericksburg Center for the
Burlington Garden Club
Creative Arts
South Burlington, VT
Fredericksburg, VA
Colorado Archaeological Society
Vermont Rivers Alliance
Lakewood, CO
Norwich, VT
Gaston Audubon Society
EDUCATIONAL
Kings Mountain, NC
INSTITUTIONS
Good Sam Gallivanters
Association of Locally Involved
Laurel, MT
Volunteers in Education
Waco, TX
Izaak Walton League of America
Arlington, VA
Atwood-Tapley Elementary School
Oakland, ME
Michigan Steelheaders Grand Rapids
Chapter
Barnum Museum Eagle Campaign
Wyoming, MI
Curriculum Center
Bridgeport, CT
Monacan Soil & Water Conservation
District
Burlington County Vo-Tech
Goochland, VA
Medford, NJ
National Campers and Hikers
Essex FFA Chapter
Association
Tappahannock, VA
New Philadelphia, OH
Great Falls Public Schools
National Institute for Urban Wildlife
Great Falls, MT
Columbia, MD
Haskell Indian Junior College
National Paint & Coatings Association
National Youth Sports Program
Washington, DC
Lawrence, KS
New Jersey Alliance for Action
Honey Creek Nature Center
Edison, NJ
Terre Haute, IN
North Carolina Beach Buggy
Hyde Elementary School 4-H Club
Association
Washington, DC
Nags Head, NC
Jamison Kippers
North Dakota Water Users Association
Pearland, TX
Bismarck, ND
John L. Costley Senior Middle School
Ocean County Preservation Council
East Orange, NJ
Barnegat, NJ
Leilehua High School
Red Rock 4-Wheelers
Wahiawa, HI
Moab, UT
Malheur Field Station
Samuel D. Coburn
Princeton, OR
Federal Crop Insurance/F.U.O.
Harrisburg, PA
Mary Omberg
Nyssa, OR
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine
Augusta, ME
40
Monongalia County Technical
Chattahoochee-Oconee National
Education Center
Forests
Morgantown, WV
Gainesville, GA
Neshaminy High School
Coronado National Forest
Langhorne, PA
Tuscon, AZ
Ontonagon Area Junior High
Denver Federal Executive Board
Ontonagon, MI
Denver, CO
On Top School
EROS Data Field Office
Burlington, VT
U.S. Geological Survey
Anchorage, AK
Outdoor Recreation Degree Program
University of Mississippi
Farmers Home Administration
University, MS
Wenatchee, WA
Plaza Park Middle School
Francis J. Seng
Evansville, IN
Washington, DC
Raton Future Farmers of America
High Plains Grasslands Research
Raton, NM
Station
Cheyenne, WY
Resource Center for Environmental
Education
Hot Springs National Park
Flagstaff, AZ
Hot Springs, AR
Shawnee Country Day School Summer
Jay E. Mellon, Ph.D.
Science Camp
New Orleans, LA
Topeka, KS
Juanita I. Blaskowski
Stanley Griffin
Swanton, VT
Oberon, ND
Kansas Natural History Course
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Haskell Indian Junior College
Lawrence, KS
Amistad Recreation Area
National Park Service
Lake Ocklawaha-Jacksonville District
Del Rio, TX
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville, FL
Anthony A. Bizjak
Puyallup, WA
Macon County Food and Agricultural
Council Committee
Booker T. Washington National
Decatur, IL
Monument
Hardy, VA
Minerals Management Service
Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Shelf Region
Southern Ute Agency
New Orleans, LA
Ignacio, CO
Muskogee Area Office
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Manteo, NC
Muskogee, OK
Captain Kevin J. Hagenbuch & Marine
Mena Ranger District
Detachment 46
Mena, AR
Oakland, CA
Ocmulgee National Monument
Macon, GA
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Paul R. Williams
Wilderness Information Specialist
Taos, NM
Program
Mesa, AZ
Ramah Navajo Agency
Ramah, NM
William L. Boyle
Woodward, OK
Roger L. Luttrell
Agricultural Marketing Service
Washington, DC
INDIVIDUALS
Stillwater Wildlife Management Area
Bonnie Phillips
Fallon, NV
Fedscreek, KY
Tattnall County ASCS Office
C. Dewey Botts
Reidsville, GA
Raleigh, NC
Ted Crouch
Charles Taylor
College Station, TX
Raleigh, NC
The Volunteers of The North Slope
Chris Lindley & Carole Morris
Bird-Habitat Study Program
Paoli, IN
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Anchorage, AK
Concetta J. Riccio
Mililani, HI
Thomas Blackbird
USDA-SCS
Donald E. Dolan
Wellsburg, WV
Lake Charles, LA
USDA-ARS Forage and Livestock
Don & Mary Higgins
Research Lab
Butte Falls, OR
Calumet, OK
Dwight Gates
USDA-ARS Plant Science & Water
Springfield, MO
Conservation Lab
Stillwater, OK
Ed Chrisman
Murray, KY
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Lander Fish & Wildlife Management
Elaine L. Sturges
Assistance
Laramie, WY
Lander, WY
Emma Hollis
U.S. Geological Survey
Covington, KY
Reston, VA
Emma Lou Wambles
U.S. Geological Survey
Marshall, NC
Salt Lake City, UT
Gary W. Fogg
Volunteer Program of J.N. "Ding"
Hadley, MA
Darling NWR
Gerri T. Kinder
Sanibel, FL
Pikeville, KY
Washakie-Hot Springs FAC Committee
Worland, WY
Gibbs Ferguson
McGehee, AR
Wetlands Habitat Office
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ian Miller
Bismarck, ND
Nashville, TN
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Jack Derosa
Carolyn Cromer
Las Cruces, NM
Vienna, GA
James R. Moran
Citiparks Environmental Education
Webster Springs, WV
Program
Pittsburgh, PA
Jim Fish
Albuquerque, NM
Citrus County Multi-Purpose Senior
Center
John Andrews
Lecanto, FL
Sterling, AK
City of Elizabeth City
Laura Browne Sayre
Elizabeth City, NC
Iowa City, IA
City of Evanston
Laverne Hinckley
Evanston, WY
West Hartford, CT
City of Evanston Adopt-A-Tree
Loral M. Adcock
Program
Dumas, AR
Evanston, WY
Mary Ann Twyford
City of Fort Collins
Tallahassee, FL
Natural Resources Division
Fort Collins, CO
Melvyn Bell
Little Rock, AR
Clean Up Kenton County
Covington, KY
Nesbit R. Bowers
Pine Bluff, AR
City of Mayfield
Mayfield, KY
N.Q. Adams
Mobile, AL
City of Othello
Adams County Port District #1
Petronella E. Balson
Othello, WA
Reading, PA
City of Seattle
R. Boyce Harrill
Seattle, WA
Bostic, NC
Conyers-Rockdale Clean Community
Roland Oelschlaeger
Commission
Monroe City, MO
Conyers, GA
Rosiena M. Stewart
Darvin Stow
Sisseton, SD
Piggott, AR
Sherwood Gibbs
Davie Soil & Water Conservation
Douglas, AZ
District
Mocksville, NC
Stephen A. Holmes
Hilo, HI
Hampton Pines Park
North Lauderdale, FL
Terry P. Lanham
Covington, KY
Hillsborough County Parks &
Recreation Department
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Tampa, FL
Broward County Parks & Recreation
Hot Springs/Garland County
Division
Beautification Commission
Oakland Park, FL
Hot Springs, AR
43
Keep America Beautiful-Clean
PRIVATE LANDS
Schools Program
Wilmington, NC
Gerald J. Fichtner
Annapolis, MD
Mr. & Mrs. George Kaizer
Sewell, NJ
Greg Sivyer
Mulliken, MI
Paul E. Patton
Pikeville, KY
Holland Fish and Game Club
Holland, MI
Parks Open Space and Cultural
Services
Monmouth Conservation Foundation
Santa Cruz, CA
Middletown, NJ
Police Reserve Division
Oasis Garden Club
Portland Police Bureau
Inyokern, CA
Portland, OR
Otto Clean Stream
Pride in King George Committee
Otto, NC
King George, VA
Ramon & Mary Ann Waltz
Santa Clara Pueblo
Mason, MI
Espanola, NM
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Inc.
Robert Stone & Cleon Kerby
Fort Hall, ID
Boonville, IN
Smyrna Bicentennial Commission
South Windsor Agricultural Land
Smyrna, DE
Preservation Advisory Committee
South Windsor, CT
Somerset County Park Commission
Bridgewater, NJ
Telephone Pioneers of America,
Chapter 98
The Town of Painter
Reading, PA
Painter, VA
Valley Improvement Association
Belem, NM
MEDIA
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
"Across the Fence"
PARTNERSHIPS
Vermont Extension Service
Burlington, VT
Angeles National Forest
USDA Forest Service
Appalachian News-Express
Pikesville, KY
Arcadia, CA
Arkansas Educational Television
Arizona Boys Ranch Conservation
Network
Program
Conway, AR
Boys Ranch, AZ
Kentucky Post
Arizona Clean & Beautiful, Inc.
Covington, KY
Phoenix, AZ
Northern Neck News
Arizona State Parks
Warsaw, VA
Phoenix, AZ
WAIN Radio
Appalachian Trail Conference
Columbia, KY
Kingsport, TN
44
Biggest Little City Committee
Gila Fish and Gun Club
City of Reno Park Division
Silver City, NM
Reno, NV
Governor's Inland Bays Monitoring
Big Wood River Project Group
Committee
Ketchum, ID
Dover, DE
Billboards United Effort
Grant County 4-H
New Albany, MS
Petersburg, WV
Buffalo National River Concessionaires
Harlan County Clean Community
Harrison, AR
Association, Inc.
Harlan, KY
Camp Ascca/Easter Seals
Jackson Gap, AL
Household Toxics Task Force
Traverse City, MI
Cheryl Lavoie-Regan
Kaneohe, HI
Idaho Foundation for Parks & Lands,
Inc.
Chuck W. Cook Jr.
Boise, ID
Nature Conservancy
San Antonio, TX
Jackson County Commission/Soil
Conservation Service
City of Covington
Morgantown, WV
Covington, KY
Jan Dapitan
City of Guntersville
Community Work Day Program
Guntersville, AL
Kahului, HI
Clearwater Steelhead Impact
Kahler Middle School
Committee
Dyer, IN
Orofino, ID
Keep Jackson Beautiful
Clinton Civic League
Jackson, MS
Clinton, LA
Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion
Cobb Beautiful Roadways
District
Marietta, GA
Lafayette, LA
Cumberland Falls Clean-Up
Lee County Natural Area Guardians
Corbin, KY
Amboy, IL
Dewitt Wallace Fund, Inc.
Mahwah Township Government
New York, NY
Mahwah, NJ
Farmer's Home Administration
Major General Lewis E. Lyle,
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
USAF Ret.
Cooperative Extension Service
Hot Springs, AR
Columbus Department of Recreation &
Parks
McKenzie Park Commission
Franklin County Litter Prevention
Panama City, FL
Delaware/Moro Office of Litter Control
Ohio Food & Agriculture Council
McLean County Historical Society
Columbus Clean Community
Garrison, ND
The Boy Scouts of America
Columbus, OH
Montgomery County Extension
Homemakers
Friends of the Rappahannock
Clarksville, TN
Fredericksburg, VA
45
Moraine Trails Council, Boy Scouts of
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
America
Troy, MT
Pittsburgh District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers
Roy E. Huddle, Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA
Espanola, NM
Mountaineers for Rural Progress
SAVE-A-TURTLE, INC.
Marlington, WV
Key Largo, FL
Nature Center-The Living Land
Skagway City Chamber of Commerce
Foundation
Skagway, AK
Hutchinson, KS
South Carolina Wildlife & Marine
New Hope Audubon Society
Resources Department
Durham, NC
Project Wild
Columbia, SC
Norman G. Wilder
Wilmington, DE
South Daytona Citizens for
Beautification Committee
North Dakota Landowner/Sportsman
South Daytona, FL
Council
Bismarck, ND
Southern Maryland RC&D Board
La Plata, MD
North Quarter Park Playground
Committee
The Henry's Fork Foundation, Inc.
Chester, CT
Island Park, ID
Old Desert Foundation
THE NORTH AMERICAN BLUEBIRD
Salt Lake City, UT
SOCIETY, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
Ogden/Weber Partnership
Ogden, UT
Tom O'Connor
Anderson, SC
Operation Brite-Site
Somerset, KY
Trash & Litter Control of Beaufort
South Carolina Department of
Operation Clean Davenport
Transportation
Davenport, IA
Beaufort, SC
Ozark Highlands Trail Association
Treasure Valley Telephone Pioneers
Fayetteville, AR
Boise, ID
Parkway Partners Program
Uintah Basin TPIA Committee
New Orleans, LA
Vernal, UT
Pennsylvania Natural Diversity
Vaughn Smith
Inventory
Soda Springs, ID
Harrisburg, PA
Vermont Green Up, Inc.
Piedmont Appalachian Trail Hikers,
Montpelier, VT
Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Vernon Parks & Recreation
Department
Pierre Raptor Rehabilitation Center
United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney &
Pierre, SD
Vernon Junior Women's Club
Vernon, CT
Public Lands Restoration Task Force
Portland, OR
46
Quality Forward
YOUTH GROUPS
Asheville/Buncombe County
Keep America Beautiful
Asheville, NC
Benjie Stewart
Hinesville, GA
Western North Carolina Community
Development Program
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 907
Asheville, NC
Flagstaff, AZ
STATE GOVERNMENTS
Ellsworth Go Getters 4-H Club
Estherville, IA
Colorado Natural Areas Program
4-H Community Pride Club
Denver, CO
Cythiana, KY
Connecticut Council on Environmental
Lawdena District-Scioto Area Council
Quality
Boy Scouts of America
Hartford, CT
Portsmouth, OH
Delaware Forestry Advisory Council
Michael McGovern
Dover, DE
Bergenfield, NJ
Ney C. Landrum
Nantahala 4-H Club
Tallahassee, FL
Aquone, NC
New York State Adirondack Park
Pembroke 4-H Cloverbuds
Agency
Edenton, NC
Ray Brook, NY
Spring Garden Future Homemakers of
NRCD State Fair Exhibit
America
Raleigh, NC
Spring Garden, AL
Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
Sunrisers 4-H Club
Environmental Education &
Charlotte, MI
Interpretive Program
Harrisburg, PA
Troop 76
Boy Scouts of America
Unicoi State Park
Waipahu, HI
(Maintenance Unit)
Helen, GA
Troop 474
Boy Scouts of America
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Philadelphia, PA
Waterbury, VT
Troop 462
Virginia Department of Transportation
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
Richmond, VA
Cedar Hill, TX
Walter R. Hjelle
Westside Community Center
Bismarck, ND
Bloomington, IN
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TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
1987 NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM
Blue Ribbon Panel of Judges
KEN ALLEN, President, VOLUNTEER: The National Center
EUGENE BAY, JR., President, Gene Bay Associates
BLANTON BELK, Founder and President, Up With People
HONORABLE WILLIAM J. BENNETT, Secretary, Department of Education
SHELDON C. COLEMAN, JR., President, The Coleman Company
ROBERT COOK, Immediate Past President, National Religious Broadcasters
DERRICK CRANDALL, President, American Recreation Coalition
JENNIFER DUNN, Member, Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
KELLI EVANS, Student President, Future Farmers of America
GREER GARSON FOGELSON, Civic Leader and former Actress
GIL GROSVENOR, President, The National Geographic Society
DAVID HALL, Vice President & General Manager, The Nashville Network (TNN)
HONORABLE DONALD PAUL HODEL, Secretary, Department of the Interior
JULIE IRWIN, Treasurer, Audubon Park Commission, New Orleans
CHARLES JORDAN, Director, Austin (Texas) Department of Parks &
Recreation
HONORABLE PETER KEBER, Commissioner, Mecklenburg County,
North Carolina
DEAN KLECHNER, President, American Farm Bureau Federation
HONORABLE JOSEPH KYRILLOS, State Assemblyman, New Jersey
BEN H. LOVE, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America
HONORABLE RICHARD E. LYNG, Secretary, Department of Agriculture
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WILLIAM J. MARRIOTT, JR., Chairman & President, The Marriott
Corporation
WILLIAM McCOLLAM, JR., President, Edison Electric Institute
STEVE MEYER, Executive Director, National Association of Conservation
Districts
HONORABLE DON NICKLES, United States Senate
RICHARD NUNIS, President, Walt Disney Attractions
CLYDE OTIS, President, Iza Music Corporation
CARLOS PEREZ, Chairman, Concerned Citizens for Democracy
ROGER POWERS, President, Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
DONNA H. SCHOENEY, Director, Community Education Projects, Council
of Chief State School Officers
BEVERLY SILVERBERG, Director, Office of Public Affairs, Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
SAM STENZEL, Executive Director, National Vocational Agricultural
Teachers Assocation
HONORABLE BARBARA VUCANOVICH, House of Representatives
HONORABLE MALCOLM WALLOP, United States Senate
GEORGE DAVID WEISS, President, Song Writers Guild of America
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TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
Federal Partners
Department of the Interior
Honorable Donald Paul Hodel, Secretary
Department of Agriculture
Honorable Richard E. Lyng, Secretary
Department of Transportation
Honorable James H. Burnley IV, Secretary
Department of Education
Honorable William J. Bennett, Secretary
Department of Commerce
Travel and Tourism Administration
Honorable Charles E. Cobb, Jr., Under Secretary
(Designate)
Environmental Protection Agency
Honorable Lee Thomas, Administrator
ACTION: The National Volunteer Agency
Honorable Donna Alvarado, Director
Department of the Army
Corps of Engineers
Honorable Robert W. Page, Assistant Secretary
(Civil Works)
Tennessee Valley Authority
Honorable Marvin Runyon,
Chairman of the Board
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Take Pride in America is
a national public awareness campaign to encourage
careful stewardship of the Nation's outstanding natural
and cultural resources. The campaign is a partnership
of government at all levels, private organizations and
individual citizens who are committed to ensuring that
America's lands, waters, and historic places are used
wisely for the benefit of this and future generations.
Through a national awards program, public service
advertising, and other activities, Take Pride seeks to
instill a sense of ownership and responsibility for these
resources which truly belong to all Americans.
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
®