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DRAFT REMARKS FOR
PRESIDENT BUSH
AT TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
ROSE GARDEN CEREMONY
JULY 22, 1991
4:00 P.M.
It is great to be back on home soil today, and especially to be recognizing
those who take pride in America.
And I want to tell you right away that it's great to have my good friend,
Manuel Lujan, here with me-he has been a driving force in this Administration
for volunteerism and public land stewardship. And I want to say thank you to
Linda Evans, who has done so much to help promote the goals of the Take Pride
in America program.
As you know, I have just returned from the Economic Summit in London. At
these meetings of world leaders, I am always impressed-not by how different we
are, but by how similar. As diverse as humanity is, and as divergent as national
goals occasionally are, the commonality of people is what always strikes me.
And yet, I treasure what is distinctly American. This great land of ours was
founded on the concept of the individual-that each one of us has special gifts and
attributes without which society as a whole would be diminished. Each one of us
has a special place in Creation. And every person has a special contribution to
make.
Thousands of Americans have chosen to make that contribution. These are
the "Points of Light" which this Administration seeks to recognize and encourage
others to emulate.
Without any doubt, those of you who take pride in America are among those
points of light. The public resources which you have worked to preserve and
protect, the parks you have adopted, the beaches and rivers you have cleaned, the
children you have taught-these are part of the American story, and each one of
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you personifies that uniquely American character which has made this land SO
great.
This morning, 121 of you received well-earned national recognition for your
commitment, your leadership, and your achievements. And I want to offer my
congratulations to each of you for a job well done.
One of my predecessors in this great office-Calvin Coolidge - said, "No
person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward to
what he gave." All of you whom we honor today have given, and given yet again.
I have asked every American to make community service a regular part of
his or her life. By actively taking pride in America, each one of you here has done
SO. Americans reaching out to others-citizens giving of their time, treasure and
talent to make a difference-these qualities are what we honor today, and these
will keep our land great.
And I want to spend a few moments talking about how important it is that
we teach these values to our children. Plato said, "What is honored in a country
will be cultivated there." I am particularly pleased by the number of educators and
youth groups represented here today. It has been proved over and over again that
lessons taught to children have a ripple effect throughout all levels of society.
Children teach their parents, and parents teach their communities.
This afternoon, we recognize two very special organizations which
epitomize the concept of service. Their leadership has won each of them five
consecutive first-place awards in the Take Pride in America program. Today, they
are being inducted as charter members of the Take Pride in America Hall of Fame.
Out in Big Sky country, young people have effectively saved their state from
litter. The Boy Scouts of the Montana Council sponsor Project Good Turn-an -
annual event where citizens turn out across the state to clean up highways, parks,
campgrounds and other public areas, collecting over 5,000 tons of litter in five
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years. These youngsters have given up weekend play time, evenings and holidays
to plan and facilitate this event. They have recruited thousands of fellow
Montanans to help. So often, we hear about the bad things young people do; but
these Montana Boy Scouts inspire their elders and serve as models for their peers.
They are the future of America, and we are blessed. Chuck Timothy, I hope this
Hall of Fame award will serve as a symbol of service for the youth of Montana.
[PRESENT AWARD TO TIMOTHY; POSE FOR PICTURE WITH HIM,
SECRETARY LUJAN AND LINDA EVANS.]
In Michigan, WJBK-TV2 has been the driving force behind the Rouge River
Rescue. This Detroit river has for decades been subjected to pollutants of every
kind. But this same river passed through residential neighborhoods and tourist
areas of the city. Citizens of Detroit, with the active encouragement of WJBK,
decided that something had to be done. WJBK's feature stories, editorials and
public service advertising made the difference, and the Rouge River has indeed
been rescued. Although much remains to be done, this river is now a source of
beauty and pride in its community, and its wetlands are being returned to a needy
environment. Accepting the award today on behalf of WJBK-TV is Katy Baetz
(BATES) Matthews, Promotion Manager.
Congratulations to you, Katy, and to WJBK-TV, an outstanding example of
what a community-minded media organization can accomplish.
[PRESENT AWARD TO MS. MATTHEWS; POSE FOR PICTURE WITH HER,
SECRETARY LUJAN AND LINDA EVANS.]
Take Pride in America is founded on the concepts of community, education
and involvement. These values are essential to the health of our American society,
not only for lands and historic resources, but also for our greatest public resource,
our people. If we treasure each other, if we treat each life as the precious
resource it is, then the environment as a whole cannot help but benefit. If every
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one of us made the choice to be an example, then our Nation would truly be a light
to the world.
These are the leaders of our country: WJBK-TV, the Montana Council of
Boy Scouts, the 2nd grade classes of Eden and Devon Aire Elementary Schools,
Antietam National Battlefield Volunteers in the Park, Kids Organized to Protect
our Environment, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Naas, the Rotary Club of Twin Falls, and all
the rest of you who are eagerly, actively taking pride in America.
God bless you-for your vision, your determination and the inspiration you
give us. And God bless the United States of America. Thank you.
Prepared by Trudy Harlow, 208-3726
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Brief history of involvement by Linda Evans with Take Pride in America campaign:
In the spring of 1989, Miss Evans met with Secretary Manuel Lujan and was
invited to be spokesperson for the Take Pride in America campaign. Her interest,
as expressed by her at that time, was to address the empowerment of people,
particularly women, regarding environmental problems.
Public service television advertising was shot in June of the following year
and released in September, 1990. The theme was "Create a Place," reflecting on
the need of people to address environmental problems in their own
neighborhoods.
Miss Evans attended the National Awards Ceremony last year and has made
several appearances on behalf of Take Pride. She will be attending the National
Awards Ceremony on July 22, as well as the Rose Garden event with the
President.
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LINDA EVANS
(Biography)
With nine glorious seasons of "Dynasty" behind her,
LINDA EVANS, one of America's most beautiful and free-spirited
actresses, has moved on to greener pastures literally.
Now
taking up residence in a richly forested country town outside of
Tacoma, Washington, Linda Evans has by no means said farewell to
acting. She's simply living the kind of easy and tranquil life
she had always desired, a life that eluded her for so long while
she established her reign as one of television's top stars.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Linda moved to Los Angeles at
an early age with her parents, both professional dancers.
Attending Hollywood High School, she started her show business
career while still a student. Tagging along with a friend who
was trying out for a commercial, Linda ended up being chosen
instead, and went on to do several more commercials before
graduating.
After leaving school, she was placed under contract by MGM,
where her first movie was "Twilight of Honor" with Richard
Chamberlain. Linda's classic beauty and talent led to roles in
other films and television shows, culminating in her being cast
in the popular ABC series, "The Big Valley." in which she starred
for four years with Barbara Stanwyck and Lee Majore.
Linda interrupted her career when she moved to Europe for a
few years. Upon her return she resumed work in such films as
"The Klansman" with Richard Burton. and "Avalanche Express" with
Lee Marvin. Her subsequent television credits include a year in
"The Hunter" series with James Franciscus, and appearances in
such movies as "Nowhere to Run" with David Janssen, "Standing
Tall,' and the four hour mini-series, "Bare Essence." She
traveled to Greece and China for guest appearances in "The Love
Boat," and starred opposite Kenny Rogers in the television movie,
"Gambler II." Linda also starred in the the successful four hour
mini-series "The Last Frontier" which was filmed in Australia.
One of the highlights of her film career was being selected
as Steve McQueen's co-star in the western, "Tom Horn," in which
she portrayed the school teacher who became McQueen's romantic
interest.
Linda has won five People's Choice Awards for favorite
female performer, and a Golden Globe award for best actress in a
dramatic television series. Recently, she was awarded the
Telegatto Award by the Italian magazine, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.
for being the favorite female television star.
Linda's favorite hobby is cooking. She engages in & wide
variety of sports activities and is the author of
Linde Evens' Beauty and Exercise Book.
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LINDA EVANS
THE OTHER STORY
To most people, she's the picture of grace, refinement and beauty, but actress Linda
Evans has ànother, grittier side to her: that of savvy businesswoman, tenacious
environmentalist, and active citizen. Nine seasons as Krystle Carrington in "Dynasty" made
Linda Evans one of the brightest stars on television, familiar to audiences across the globe.
Yet in real life, Linda has dedicated equal time to helping others by donating her resources,
energy and talent to several worth organizations.
Having moved to a small suburb of Tacoma, Washington, Linda became a leader in the
fight against a local power company's sludge spraying in nearby forests. A clear
environmental hazard, the spraying alarmed residents, and because of Linda's visibility and
leadership, citizen groups have successfully lobbied state and local officials. This
experience thrust Linda into the environmental spotlight, and in September 1989, she met
with President Bush to discuss national and global ecological issues.
This meeting led to Linda serving as national spokeswoman for Take Pride in
America, a national public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to take personal
responsibility for America's natural and cultural resources. Every year, Take Pride in
America, in conjunction with its private and public sector partners, sponsors a national
awards program to recognize the most outstanding volunteer enterprises occurring across
the country. Linda has been personally involved and very active in her support of the Take
Pride in America campaign.
However, healing the planet is only part of the equation. Making a difference in the
lives of other people factors heavily in Linda's activities. She is the National Chairperson of
Clairol's public service activities, including the lauded Mentor Program, which promotes
mentoring between successful and aspiring women from a variety of career fields. The
program honors well-known, established women from 11 different occupations, such as
advertising, education, sales and fashion, and also recognizes their aspiring counterparts
from the same professions. Additionally, the Mentor Program presents awards and grants to
help further the aspirants' career goals.
Clairol's Take Charge Awards, given annually since 1986, are designed to recognize
achievements of 25 seemingly ordinary women who, after the age of 30, have overcome
obstacles and taken charge of their lives. A firm believer in the power of women helping
women, Linda personally selects the recipients and presents them with $1000 grants.
Honorees include homeless, disabled, and poor women who have managed to forge a better
life for themselves and their families.
Given her role as a national spokeswoman for Clairol products, her various film and
TV production projects and, of course, her commitment to the environment and her fellow
human beings, Linda Evans leads a full, active and rewarding life, proving that sometimes,
the person on-camera can be just as inspiring off-camera.
TAKE
PRIDE IN
Take Pride in America
AMERICA
Press Release
U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.-202/208-3726
EMBARGOED UNTIL
For further information,
May 31, 1991 - 6:00 p.m.
Trudy Harlow or Kip White
202/208-3726
INTERIOR SECRETARY LUJAN
ANNOUNCES TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
will benques presented Rose in
NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
barden after ppeech
Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan announced today that a Blue
Ribbon Panel of Judges has selected 119 top winners of the fifth annual
Take Pride in America National Awards Program. Two of the honorees --
WJBK-TV of Michigan and the Montana Council of Boy Scouts of America --
will be inducted as charter members into a new Hall of Fame for five-
time consecutive winners of the national award. Vice President Dan
Quayle served as Honorary Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Panel of Judges.
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 public
resources, and promote volunteerism.
"These individuals and organizations have made the choice to
become involved, to care and to volunteer. They exhibit the qualities
of get-up-and-go responsibility for the common good that has made
America great, " said Lujan.
The Blue Ribbon Panel of Judges selected the 119 most outstanding
stewardship activities from among 288 finalists. Nearly 800 groups and
individuals were nominated for consideration in the 1990 National Awards
Program. The winners represent 33 states, the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico.
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"Public education occurs through the recognition of these
winners, " said Lujan. "We believe this motivates others to become
active and involved in furthering the goals of the Take Pride in America
campaign, and encourages the American spirit of volunteerism,
citizenship and pride."
A major component of the initiative is a public service awareness
campaign using radio, TV and print media. The campaign is represented
by spokesperson actress Linda Evans, who gives the message that there is
something that everyone can do to Take Pride in America and help to
protect our environment.
Supported by a dedicated partnership of 13 federal agencies, 50
states and many private sector organizations, the campaign annually
sponsors a national awards ceremony to recognize those who have made
outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing public resources.
The 1990 nominations were judged based on the need for the activity; the
effect of the activity on public awareness; the effectiveness of the
methods used; the effect on public lands; and the amount and variety of
participation in the activity.
Award categories are: constituent organizations; businesses and
corporations; youth groups, civic and citizen organizations; media,
educational institutions; individuals; public-private partnerships;
local governments; state governments; federal agencies; and, private
lands.
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NOTE TO EDITOR: A LIST OF WINNERS IS ATTACHED.
236W
ALABAMA
Tonto National Forest, Anglers United
& Arizona Game and Fish Dept.
12W
Post Office Box 5800
Alabama People Against
Mesa, AZ 85211-5800
a Littered State
(602) 379-6446
46 Commerce Street
Public/Private Partnerships
Montgomery, AL 36104
(205) 263-7737
237W
Constituent Organizations
12th Annual Lower Salt River Cleanup
Tonto National Forest
15w
Mesa Ranger District
Madison County 4-H
Mesa, AZ 85211-5800
982 Countess Road
(602) 379-6446
Huntsville, AL 35810
Public/Private Partnerships
(205) 852-1929
Youth Groups
238W
River Education Specialist Program
24W
Post Office Box 5800
Mrs. Patricia Ferniany Mitchell
Mesa, AZ 85211-5800
2525 Old Oak Lane
(602) 379-6446
Birmingham, AL 35243
Public/Private Partnerships
(205) 967-4374
Individuals
ARKANSAS
30W
Operation Clean Shore
46W
BiStates Clean Lake Assn.
Mr. James Warren Stanley, Jr.
Route 1, 52 Woodlawn Estates
600 West Fourth Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(205) 687-3830
(501) 372-3131
Public/Private Partnerships
Individuals
31W
47W
Lawrence County Litterbuster Program
Great Arkansas Cleanup
21353 Alabama Highway 33
Little Rock District
Moulton, AL 35650
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(205) 974-8124
Post Office Box 867
Public/Private Partnerships
Little Rock, AR 72203-0867
(501) 378-5551
32W
Public/Private Partnerships
Little River Canyon Cleaning Committee
DeSoto State Park
50w
Route 1, Box 210
State of Arkansas
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Office of the Governor
(205) 845-0051
Little Rock, AR 72201
Public/Private Partnerships
(501) 682-2613
State Governments
ARIZONA
208W
Greater Hot Springs
225W
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Public Service Company
Post Office Box 6090
Volunteers
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Post Office Box 53999, Station 8514
(501) 321-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999
Civic Associations
(602) 250-2285
Businesses/Corporations
218W
Annual Greers Ferry Lake
FLORIDA
& Little Red River Cleanup
Post Office Box 310
131W
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Mr. John (Jack) E. Gardner
(501) 362-2416
Loxahatchee Natural
Federal Government
History Association
1000 N.W. Fifth Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
CALIFORNIA
(407) 732-3684
Individuals
79W
Asilomar Board of Directors
140W
800 Asilomar Boulevard
Citizens Association of Bonita Beach
Post Office Box 537
Post Office Box 1821
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Bonita Springs, FL 33959
(408) 372-8016
(.8.13) 992-5153
Public/Private Partnerships
Civic Associations
86W
146W
California Recreation Trails Committee
Devon Aire Elementary School
Local Assistance Section
10501 S.W. 122 Avenue
Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Miami, FL 33186
Post Office Box 942896
(305) 279-6710
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Educational Institutions
(916) 322-9568
State Governments
155W
Lake Ocklawaha Cleanup Committee and
87W
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
California Coastal Commission
Post Office Box 1317
Adopt-A-Beach Program
Palatka, FL 32178-1317
45 Fremont Street, Suite 2000
(904) 328-2737
San Francisco, CA 94105
Public/Private Partnerships
(415) 904-5214
State Governments
156W
Broward County Board of Commissioners
115 South Andrews Avenue
COLORADO
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(305) 357-7004
101W
Local Governments
Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado
1410 Grant Street, Suite B105
Denver, CO 80203
GEORGIA
(303) 830-7792
Public/Private Partnerships
167W
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Post Office Box 562
DELAWARE
Lawrenceville, GA 30246
(404) 822-5187
125W
Constituent Organizations
Get The Drift & Bag It
DNREC, 89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-4506
State Governments
170W
General Council Telephone Pioneers
ILLINOIS
Environmental Committee
B-1, 675 West Peachtree Street, N.E.
248W
Atlanta, GA 30375
Friends of the Fox River, Inc.
(404) 529-5780
Post Office Box 1478
Businesses/Corporations
Elgin, IL 60121-1478
(708) 741-1124
183W
Constituent Organizations
Friends Within the Community
of Green and Gold
251w
103 Perkins Street
Project P.E.O.P.L.E.
Rome, GA 30161
Post Office Box 932
(404) 291-4486
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Public/Private Partnerships
(708) 298-1750
Educational Institutions
767W
*
Hartwell Lake Cleanup Campaign
261w
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grieser
Post Office Box 278
2272 Krollaire Drive
Hartwell, GA 30643
Washington, IL 61571
(404) 376-4788
(309) 578-3386
Public/Private Partnerships
Individuals
262W
HAWAII
ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep (Illinois)
Illinois EPA
203W
2200 Churchill Road
Mr. Samuel A. Cooke
Springfield, IL 62794
Dean Witter Reynolds
(217) 782-2967
1001 Bishop Street, Pacific Tower
State Governments
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 525-6900
Individuals
INDIANA
327W
IDAHO
Eden Elementary School
8185 North State Road 9
273W
Greenfield, IN 46140
Rotary Club of Twin Falls
(317) 326-3117
Post Office Box 821
Educational Institutions
Twin Falls, ID 83303-0821
(208) 733-7178
328W
Civic Associations
Madison Elementary School
66030 Dogwood Road
274W
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Heartland Recycling Committee
(219) 633-4531
Post Office Box 501
Educational Institutions
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2527
330W
Civic Associations
ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep (Indiana)
Indiana Department of
Environmental Management
105 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 232-8560
State Governments
*Project also entered through South Carolina.
MARYLAND
IOWA
244W
372W
Ms. Dana Allan Larsen
Antietam National Battlefield
Pilot-Tribune Newsroom
Volunteers in the Park
Post Office Box 1187
National Park Service
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Post Office Box 158
(712) 732-3130
Sharpsburg, MD 21782-0158
Media
(301) 432-5124
Federal Government
KENTUCKY
MICHIGAN
334W
Barren River Lake
374W
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Boy Scout Troop 4
11088 Finney Road
2370 Adare Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(502) 646-2055
(313) 322-0117
Public/Private Partnerships
Youth Groups
339W
376W
ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep (Kentucky)
WJBK-TV
Kentucky EPA
16550 West 9 Mile Road
18 Reilly Road
Southfield, MI 48076
Frankfort, KY 40601
(313) 552-5270
(502) 753-5590
Media
State Governments
342W
MONTANA
Paintsville Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
354W
Post Office Box 520
Committee for the Preservation
Staffordsville, KY 41256
of Pompeys Pillar
(606) 297-6312
Post Office Box 31177
Federal Government
Billings, MT 59107-1177
(406) 245-7019
Civic Associations
LOUISIANA
432W
344W
Montana Council
Audubon Institute - Audubon Zoo
Boy Scouts of America
Post Office Box 4327
820 - 17th Avenue South
New Orleans, LA 70178
Great Falls, MT 59405
(504) 861-5103
(406) 549-5100
Constituent Organizations
Youth Groups
352W
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery
NEBRASKA
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
615 Highway #1, South
519W
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Schuyler FFA
(318) 352-5324
401 Adams
Federal Government
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5838
Youth Groups
531W
453W
Dawes County Leafy Spurge Task Force
Keep North Carolina Clean
HC 61, Box 50
& Beautiful, Inc.
Whitney, NE 69367
887-A Washington Street
(308) 667-2754
Raleigh, NC 27605
Public/Private Partnerships
(919) 834-9869
532W
Constituent Organizations
Southeast Community College
455W
Agriculture Club
Route 2, Box 35A
Junior Friends of Jockey's Ridge
46 Duck Woods Drive
Beatrice, NE 68310
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(402) 228-3468
(919) 261-3386
Public/Private Partnerships
Youth Groups
539W
466W
Fort Robinson State Park
WGHPiedmont 8
Volunteer Tree Planters
HP-8
Nebraska Game & Parks Comm.
High Point, NC 27261
Post Office Box 392
(919) 841-8888
Crawford, NE 69339
Media
(308) 665-2660
State Governments
467W
WRAL-TV5
541W
2619 Western Boulevard
Salt Creek/Papio Field Office
Raleigh, NC 27606
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(919) 821-8629
8901 South 154th Street
Media
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 896-0723
473W
Federal Government
Mr. Randy Hersey
14301 Pine Cove
Raleigh, NC 27614
NEW MEXICO
(919) 848-4296
Individuals
570W
The Village of Pecos, New Mexico
474W
Post Office Drawer 337
Mr. Wes Schollander
Pecos, NM 87552-0337
2011 Georgia Avenue
(505) 757-6414
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Local Governments
(919) 788-4441
Individuals
NORTH CAROLINA
477W
Big Sweep '90
451w
c/o UNC Sea Grant, Box 8605
Onslow Clean County Committee
Raleigh, NC 27695-8605
604 College Street
(919) 737-2454
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Public/Private Partnerships
(919) 455-4470
Constituent Organizations
484W
McDowell Clean County Sytems, Inc.
17 North Garden Street
Marion, NC 28752
(704) 652-9171
Local Governments
489W
513W
North Carolina
ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep (Ohio)
Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Natural
Adopt-A-Highway Program
Resources, Watercraft Div.
Post Office Box 25201
Fountain Square, Building C-2
Raleigh, NC 27611
Columbus, OH 43224
(919) 733-2520
(614) 265-6615
State Governments
State Governments
NORTH DAKOTA
OREGON
548W
739W
1st Centennial Forest Committee &
Wildwood Girl Scouts
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
7050 S.W. Oleson Road
Post Office Box 1562
Portland, OR 97223
Williston, ND 58801
(503) 244-9385
(701) 572-6494
Youth Groups
Public/Private Partnerships
749W
Mr. Brad Keller
OHIO
185 East Fourth Street
Post Office Box 550
498W
Prineville, OR 97754
Longaberger, Inc.
(503) 447-4115
95 North Chestnut Street
Federal Government
Dresden, OH 43821
(614) 455-3175
754W
Businesses/Corporations
Public Lands Restoration Task Force
812 S.W. Washington, Suite 660
503W
Portland, OR 97205
In-School Scouting
(503) 248-9132
Dayton Public Schools
Constituent Organizations
Post Office Box 14057
Dayton, OH 45414
(513) 278-4825
PENNSYLVANIA
Educational Institutions
575W
505W
West Chester Fish, Game &
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Association
1889 Fountain Square Court, Bldg. F-2
Post Office Box 511
Columbus, OH 43224
West Chester, PA 19380
(614) 265-7016
(215) 873-9062
Public/Private Partnerships
Constituent Organizations
510W
576W
Keep Mahoning County Beautiful Program
Shenango Conservancy
South Side Annex
94 East Shenango Street
2801 Market Street, Room 220
Sharpsville, PA 16150
Youngstown, OH 44507
(412) 962-5787
(216) 740-2093
Constituent Organizations
Local Governments
580W
Kittatinny Canoes, Inc.
PUERTO RICO
Star Route Box 360, Silver Lake Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
353W
(717) 828-2338
Island-Municipio of Vieques
Businesses/Corporations
City Hall
Vieques, PR 00765
581W
(809) 741-5000
Norris Square Neighborhood
Local Governments
Project, Inc.
Norris Square Park Patrol
2141 North Howard Street
* SOUTH CAROLINA
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 426-4631
764W
Youth Groups
Keep America Beautiful
of the Midlands, Inc.
583W
930 Richland Street
Friends of the Delaware Canal
Post Office Box 1360
Post Office Box 312
Columbia, SC 29202
Point Pleasant, PA 18950
(803) 733-1139
(215) 297-5409
Civic Associations
Civic Associations
768W
593W
Mr. Tom O'Connor
Pennsylvania National Guard
Post Office Box 4
and the Pottsville Youth
Anderson, SC 29622
Soccer Association
(803) 225-7071
Post Office Box 322
Individuals
Pottsville, PA 17901
(717) 622-3384
771W
Public/Private Partnerships
South Carolina Department
of Highways & Public
596W
Transportation
Vera H. Wagner, (Deceased)
Post Office Box 191
The Thedore Burr Covered
Columbia, SC 29202
Bridge Society of PA
(803) 737-1270
235 Boas Street
State Governments
Harrisburg, PA 17043
(717) 233-1373
Individuals
SOUTH DAKOTA
600W
752W
ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep (Pennsylvania)
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Friedman
PADER-Community Relations
c/o Mr. Chuck Post
121 South Highland
Game, Fish and Parks
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Anderson Building, 445 Capitol
(412) 645-7138
Pierre, SD 57501
State Governments
(605) 433-5361
Public/Private Partnerships
774W
Strawberry Hill Nature Center
and Preserve
TEXAS
1537 Mount Hope Road
Fairfield, PA 17320
603W
(717) 642-5840
Business Alliance Support of
Private Lands
Critical Habitat for the
Endangered Whooping Crane
3105 West Navigation Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(512) 883-6387
Businesses/Corporations
*See also Hartwell Lake Cleanup Campaign (#767W) under Georgia.
647W
610W
Boy Scouts of America,
Logan Ranger District
Sam Houston Area Council
Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Post Office Box 52786
860 North 1200 East
Houston, TX 77052-0786
Logan, UT 84321
(713) 659-8111
(801) 753-2772
Youth Groups
Public/Private Partnerships
614W
Clean Houston, Inc.
VERMONT
2700 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1728
Houston, TX 77056
658W
(713) 621-7020
Ms. Juanita Blaskowski
Civic Associations
Missisquoi NWR
Post Office Box 163
617W
Swanton, VT 05488
Lewisville Independent School District
(802) 868-4781
Community Education Department
Federal Government
Post Office Box 217
Lewisville, TX 75067
(214) 539-1551
VIRGINIA
Educational Institutions
659W
62.7W
Save the Ole' Piankatank, Inc.
Bell County Lakeshore Cleanup
Post Office Box 27
99 FM 2271
Deltaville, VA 23043
Belton, TX 76513
(804) 776-9982
(817) 939-1829
Constituent Organizations
Public/Private Partnerships
663W
628W
Huntsman Chemical Corporation
Canyon Lake Project
5100 Bainbridge Boulevard
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chesapeake, VA 23320
E.L. Goldbeck Co.
(804) 494-2560
Highway Contract 4, Box 400
Businesses/Corporations
Canyon Lake, TX 78133-4112
(512) 964-3341
665W
Public/Private Partnerships
Moneta Community 4-H Club
Route 2, Box 482
Moneta, VA 24121
UTAH
(703) 297-7161
Youth Groups
641W
Spirit of the Nineties -- KSL-TV
671W
Broadcast House, 55 North Third West
WTKR-TV3
Salt Lake City, UT 84110-1160
720 Boush Street
(801) 575-5709
Norfolk, VA 23510
Media
(804) 446-1341
Media
644W
Kids Organized to Protect our
673W
Environment (KOPE)
Franklin County Public Schools
Hawthorne School
102 Bernard Road
1675 South 600 East
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(703) 638-3987
(801) 481-4824
Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions
676W
111W
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lanasa
Dow-Huntsman National Parks
Post Office Box 171
Recycling Program
Mount Sidney, VA 24467
1776 Eye Street, NW, Suite 575
(703) 433-2491
Washington, DC 20006
Individuals
(202) 429-3417
Public/Private Partnerships
677W
Montgomery County Improvement Council
112W
Post Office Box 806
U.S. National Arboretum
Christiansburg, VA 24073
& Cooperating Organizations
(703) 382-5793
3501 New York Avenue, N.E.
Public/Private Partnerships
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 475-4829
678W
Federal Government
Clean The Bay Day
1204 Shawn Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
WASHINGTON
(804) 427-6606
Public/Private Partnerships
693W
Sprague-Lamont Camp Fire Kids
680W
Box 348
Franklin County Litter Control Program
Sprague, WA 99032
108 East Court Street
(509) 257-2804
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Youth Groups
(703) 638-3987
Local Governments
698W
Ms. Peggy Smith-Venturi
688W
Post office Box 2332
Naval Security Group Activity Northwest
Sequim, WA 98382
MOU-1
(206) 457-8451
Chesapeake, VA 23322-5000
Individuals
(804) 421-8230
Federal Government
699W
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Naas
1078 East Pioneer Way, #14
WASHINGTON DC
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(206) 856-5700
108W
Individuals
National Stone Association
1415 Elliot Place, N.W.
707W
Washington, DC 20007
U.S. Navy PECE Program
(202) 342-1100
Submarine Group Nine
Constituent Organizations
Post Office Box 1835
Silverdale, WA 98383
110W
(206) 698-4864
Center for Marine Conservation
Federal Government
1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 429-5609
WEST VIRGINIA
Public/Private Partnerships
716W
Pride Against Litter (P.A.L.)
Post Office Box 130
201 Henry Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241-0130
(304) 636-2455
Public/Private Partnerships
718W
ORSANCO Ohio River Sweep (West Va.)
Dept. of Natural Resources
Office of Conservation Ed.
1800 Washington Street, East - Room 732
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 348-3370
State Governments
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
TAKE PRIDE IN
AMERICA
Public Land Use and Abuse
As American citizens, we own almost 40 percent of our country. These lands and other public
resources are managed by Federal, state and local government agencies. Federal land managers
administer more than 730 million acres of forests, parks, wildlife preserves and multiple use lands.
State and local governments manage an additional 154 million acres including state forests and
beaches, city parks, county playgrounds, historic buildings and monuments.
Many of our natural, cultural and historical resources have been subjected to careless misuse and
deliberate abuse by visitors to these sites. Some abuses are malicious and blatantly destructive:
defacing a statue in a public park, stealing artifacts from archaeological sites, or poaching wildlife.
Misuse can result from thoughtless behavior such as: littering, failure to extinguish campfires, or
plucking flowers from community flowerbeds. Either way, the costs are significant. Sadly, some of
the damage is irreparable. Part of our historical and natural heritage has been lost forever.
Some of the problems include:
Over 80% of the prehistoric ruins in the Southwest have been vandalized, looted or otherwise
damaged.
Department of Transportation cost estimates of vandalism to highway signs range from $0.5-$2
billion per year.
In 1985, 233 incidents of archaeological vandalism to U.S. Forest Service lands were
documented.
The National Park Service reports that vandalism costs park and recreation agencies over $500
million per year nationally.
As this Nation has grown and become more industrialized and urbanized, many people have forgotten
or they never learned about how to care for the land and leave it better for those who follow. A
growing population, more leisure time, greater mobility, and the increasing importance of recreation
to society suggest that public lands will be subject to greater use. This increased use can create
greater opportunities for misuse and abuse.
Experts agree that in order to preserve America's natural and cultural resources, we need greater
public awareness of the immense value of these resources. Take Pride in America is a public
awareness campaign specifically designed to restore respect for the Nation's public lands and to
promote voluntary stewardship of America's vast and valuable resources. By instilling in Americans
a sense of respect and responsibility for our country's treasury of natural resources, we help to assure
that they will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE WRITE:
Take Pride in America
Post Office Box 1339
Jessup, Maryland 20794-1339
8911
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
TAKE PRIDE IN
AMERICA
Public/Private Partnership
The Take Pride in America campaign was conceived in 1985 as a national effort to preserve America's
natural, cultural and historical resources. The campaign consists of a partnership between public
agencies and private organizations. Participation is voluntary, from the highest levels on down. The
U.S. Department of the Interior has joined 11 other federal agency partners which actively support
the campaign. Additionally, a host of private sector partners -- businesses, civic groups, trade and
professional associations, service organizations, and educators -- have pledged their support for Take
Pride. Advocacy for the campaign continues to build, and Take Pride has been endorsed by The White
House as part of President Bush's "thousand points of light" initiative.
Partnership in Action
Federal
The Take Pride campaign receives support from 12 Federal agencies.
State
Individuals from all 50 states actively participate in the campaign.
Private Sector
Non-profit organizations and private businesses disburse campaign information, encourage
affiliates and members to participate and promote national stewardship events.
Business and civic leaders serve as members of the awards program Blue Ribbon Panel of
Judges.
Goals
First, the majority of Americans are not aware of the lands and resources that are being managed for
them. Education about the importance of natural resources helps to foster appreciation for public
lands.
Second, few citizens seem to take personal responsibility for the public lands which they use. A strong
stewardship ethic is necessary to encourage individuals to adopt responsible behavior.
Third, the campaign strives to promote participation by individuals, organizations and entire
communities in caring for our Nation's natural and cultural resources.
Major Components
Public Service Advertising solicits free radio, TV, newspaper, magazine and business press to raise
awareness about the need for each individual's responsibility to respect and care for America's public
lands and resources.
A National Awards Program annually provides public recognition for hundreds of outstanding
stewardship activities. The awards program not only recognizes the success of current activities; it
also inspires new projects and expanded participation.
Grassroots activities are at the core of the Take Pride campaign. Not a large Federal program, Take
Pride is a confederation of coordinators from across the country who orchestrate and promote
activities by concerned citizens in their own neighborhoods.
TAKE
PRIDEIN
Our forefathers' sacrifices helped the United States to become a great and
prosperous nation. For the sake of generations to come, our own generation
must likewise accept the obligation to serve. As President Bush has said,
"From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must include
service. 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. It is only by continuing this proud tradition of service that we
ensure our Nation's success. The old ideas are new again because they are
not old, they are timeless: duty, sacrifice, commitment, and a patriotism
that finds its expression in taking part and pitching in."
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.
Citizens who care about our Nation's lands, heritage and resources 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 Take Pride in America
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. Individually, we can make a difference. Working together, there
is no limit to what we can achieve.
TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
CAMPAIGN FACT SHEET
Take Pride in America
U.S. Department of the Interior
I. The Problem
As American citizens, we own almost 40 percent of our country. These lands and other public
resources are managed by federal, state and local government agencies. Federal land manag-
ers administer more than 730 million acres of forests, parks, wildlife preserves and multiple
use lands. State and local governments manage an additional 154 million acres, including
state forests and beaches, city parks, county playgrounds, historic buildings and monuments.
These lands and public resources must be protected for Americans and not from Americans.
Although most of us use public resources wisely, there are some Americans who are thought-
less -- even abusive -- in their treatment of such lands.
II. Goals and Objectives of This Campaign
The campaign aims to increase awareness of the importance of knowledgeable and careful use
of public resources. It also aims to:
Encourage an attitude of individual responsibility and a sense of
stewardship towards public resources.
Promote volunteerism by individuals, organizations and communities
in caring for public resources.
The focus of this campaign is on grassroots activities and citizen education.
III. Examples of Abuse
Our public resources have suffered a great deal of abuse over the years. Some frightening
examples:
Over 80% of the prehistoric ruins in the southwestern United States
have been vandalized.
National cost estimates of vandalism to highway signs range from
$50 million to an incredible $2 billion annually.
Bureau of Land Management law enforcement officers state that about
85% of their work involves crime against property.
Cleanup of litter in our national parks amounts to $15 million every year.
IV. Partners in Pride
The Take Pride in America campaign is really a partnership. This partnership includes:
12 federal departments and agencies
now
states and two U.S. territories
50
Numerous private sector groups, inlcuding Keep America Beautiful, Inc.,
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, America's Clean
Water Foundation, American Association of Retired Persons, and the
National Association of Manufacturers.
V. Public Urged to Contact Take Pride in America
Public service advertising messages for this campaign encourage viewers to write
Take Pride in America:
Take Pride in America
Jessup, Maryland 20794
Persons writing to this address will receive a packet of information which will include infor-
mation on how they can become personally involved in the preservation of their public
resources.
VI. For Replacement of Print, or Radio or TV Materials, or For Further Information, Please
Contact:
Trudy P. Harlow
Director of Communications
Take Pride in America
5123 Main Interior Building
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
202/208-3726
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
TAKE
PRIDEIN
AMERICA
Take Pride in America
National Awards Program
The Take Pride in America Awards Program recognizes individuals and public
and private groups that conduct outstanding stewardship projects or aware-
ness efforts on behalf of natural, cultural or historical resources. The program
will recognize both one-time projects and ongoing programs.
The goals of the Take Pride in America campaign are to:
Increase awareness of the importance of wise use of
natural and cultural resources;
Encourage an attitude of stewardship and responsibility
toward public resources; and,
Promote participation by individuals, organizations and
communities in caring for public resources.
The Awards Program is open to any individual and to public and private sector
groups that have contributed to the increased wise use of America's resources.
Activities nominated must have occurred during the current or previous year,
and a current year's award application must be used.
Take Pride in America
National Awards Program
Post Office Box 1129
Jessup, Maryland 20794-1129
Take Pride in America
National Awards Program
Categories
I.
Constituent Organizations and Civic Associations: Trade, pro-
fessional and special interest groups, as well as organizations and
clubs that have a public service mission.
II.
Businesses/Corporations: For profit companies.
III.
Youth: Non-academic organizations for persons 18 years and
younger.
IV.
Media: Print and broadcast organizations.
V.
Education Institutions: Students, teachers and administrators
from elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universi ties.
VI.
Individuals: Persons or families not acting as part of any orga-
nized group.
VII.
Public/Private Partnerships: Joint efforts between government
agencies and private individuals or organizations.
VIII. Local Governments: Employees or agencies of cities, townships,
counties, Indian governments, or other local governmental bodies.
IX.
State Governments: Employees or agencies of a state or commonwealth.
X.
Federal Government: Employees or agencies of the U.S. government.
Award applications and instructions for submission are available from
participating states, federal agencies, and from campaign headquarters.
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
9103
Treasury of Presidintial
136 HOPE
Instations
3. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.
men who partici
conclusion of thi
MILLARD FILLMORE
Speech at Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1844; Papers, I, 407
Speech at B
4. It is patriotic sometimes to prefer the honor of the country to
its material interest.
2. My dream is
WOODROW WILSON
the day when all
Address in Philadelphia, Pa., July 4, 1914; Life, IV, 236
other rights and
of humanity.
5. No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has
been the reward for what he gave.
Address in ]
CALVIN COOLIDGE
Veto of Salary Increase Bill; Faith, p. 173
3. The interest
that she asks not
See also Friendship 10, Labor 8, Peace 35, 37, Prosperity 8, War
22, Wealth 7
for humanity its
Speec
Hope 1. We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of earth.
See also Greatne
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Second Annual Message to Congress, Dec. 1, 1862; Messages
35, 37, 71
and Papers, p. 3343
Human Nature
1. Human natt
2. Peace requires an international society that is free from vicious
promises, and e
provocations to strife among men. These are rooted in inequalities
and threatening
so glaring that, to those who suffer them, they seem to make at-
lates
to a no
tractive any alternative. The gamble of war lures the desperate,
for even overwhelming defeat can hardly worsen their state; while
victory, if it gives the survivors any improvement, will be worth
2. Among the
its cost in blood. It is possible, even probable, that hopelessness
my life I have ot
among a people can be a far more potent cause of war than greed.
sorry pictures of
War in such case is a symptom, not a disease
Peoples hopeful of their domestic future do not use war as a
solution to their problems. Hope spurs humans everywhere to
3. Human nat
work harder, to endure more now that the future may be better;
but despair is the climate of war and death. Even America, without
compared with
American optimism, can accomplish nothing beyond the needs of
strong, as silly a
each day.
study the incider
none of them as
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Address at Columbia University, Mar. 23, 1950; Peace, pp.
15, 20
Response
See also Education 33, Fear 1, God 9, League of Nations 2, Pa-
See also Defens
triotism 9, Peace 86, Revolutions 8, War 1, 68, 72, Youth 2
Human
1. Human we
Humanity
1. There have been touches of humanity in this recent Spanish-
Welfare
through mere IT
American war that will impress mankind for all time. In the
through integrit
words of the commander of the ship
to his crew, "Don't cheer,
the poor fellows are dying"; when the commander of that other
Second An
ship said to his crew, "Don't fire, the flag has gone down"; in the
command of the colonel of the Rough Riders, "Don't swear; fight!"
See also Self-De
we seem to get a glance of the divine spark in the nobility of the
July 12, 1991
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years -- a total of 24 million tons recycled. In 1989 alone, 500
curbside recycling programs were started. Last year, 63% of
aluminum beverage cans were recycled -- that's 55 billion cans a
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Attached is a first draft of the 1990 Take Pride in America souvenir
program booklet which contains executive summaries of all the winning
projects. The projects are listed by state. If you need more detailed
information on any particular project, we'll gladly provide it. Call Kip
White at 208-3726.
All are interesting projects, some more than others. Wes Schollander's
(NC) project is one of our favorites. Unfortunately, Wes will not be
attending the ceremony.
An amusing story surrounds the Devon Aire Elementary (FL) project and
Eden Elementary School (IN). We found that Devon Aire sent letters to
2nd grades across the country looking for a pen pal class which was
interested in environmental education. Eden answered and they
corresponded. However, neither one realized that they both had entered
the Take Pride awards competition -- and won. They will be meeting one
another in person for the first time at the ceremony.
Enjoy.
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SPecial Awards
This year, we have the distinct pleasure of inducting into the presti-
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gious Take Pride in America HALL OF FAME two charter members:
WJBK-TV and the Montana Council of Boy Scouts. To qualify, both
have won top national awards for five consecutive years. They have
earned a distinguished place in the Take Pride in America family and
will be recognized at our annual awards ceremony this year and in the
future. These two winners define Take Pride in America. They are
the heart and soul of the awards program, returning year after year,
not for the glory but for the opportunity to do a good turn. We salute
their efforts and their commitment to America.
WJBK-TV, serving the metropolitan Detroit area, was the driving
force behind the Rouge River Rescue. It is doubtful that the river
cleanup could have succeeded without WJBK's organizational skills
and ability to reach a widespread viewing audience. Not long ago, the
Rouge River was one of the most polluted waterways in the country. It
was treated as a dumping ground for items such as large kitchen ap-
pliances, automobiles, building materials, furniture and grocery carts.
Through WJBK's feature stories, editorials and public service advertis-
ing, gradually the message was heard: This is your river, your respon-
sibility. Together with Gannett Outdoors, Ford Division and Friends of
the Rouge, WJBK sponsors a day-long river cleanup. Every June for
the past five years, approximately 2,000 residents have turned out to
clean the river banks and bottom. Today, the Rouge River schools of
fish can be observed making their way upstream. Other wildlife has re-
turned to live along the river banks. Thanks to WJBK and the thou-
sands of volunteers they motivated, the Rouge has been rescued.
Beginning in 1985, the Boy Scouts of the Montana Council
delete
(Great Falls) decided to make community service a part of their lives.
They organized a massive highway cleanup along 1,000 miles of Mon-
tana's scenic roads. From that first effort, Project Good Turn has
evolved into a much larger event, with cleanups at parks, campgrounds
and on public lands. Each Spring, tons of trash are collected by thou-
sands of young people. Support is broad-based and given freely-
from the highway department to the sheriff's department-everyone
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wants to help. Paul Harvey has recognized scouts' accomplishments
on his nationally syndicated radio show. There can be no doubt that
these young men have accepted their role as good citizens, caring for
the vast and valuable treasury of natural resources in the Big Sky state.
Please join us and congratulate the charter members of Take Pride in
America's HALL OF FAME.
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Two special achievement awards are being presented this year for
outstanding contributions to the goals of the Take Pride in America
program. It is our opinion that their work demonstrates significant ac-
complishments beyond the scope of ordinary stewardship achieve-
ments. These award-winning projects are described below.
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (OR-
SANCO) is accorded a special achievement award for their leading role
in organizing, coordinating and promoting the 1990 Ohio River
Sweep, the second annual river cleanup. In 1989, the cleanup en-
compassed hundreds of miles of shorelines in two states. In 1990, an
extraordinary amount of planning resulted in the cleanup operation ex-
panding to all six states along the banks of the Ohio River. This event
marked the first time that a major American river system got an end-
to-end cleanup in a single day. ORSANCO worked with other state
agencies and Ohio River Valley businesses orchestrating this major in-
terstate operation which brought together six states, 72 county gov-
ernments and 311 city governments-all working for a common pur-
pose. More than 15,000 volunteers removed over 8,000 tons of trash
from about 2,000 miles of shoreline during this operation-a special
contribution to America's vital water resources.
Also recognized for distinguished service is the Lechuguilla Cave
Project which took place in Lechuguilla Cave within Carlsbad Cav-
erns National Park in New Mexico. This unique form of taking pride in
America involved exploring, mapping and photographing subterranean
natural resources. The Lechuguilla Cave complex is one of the most
exciting discoveries in recent history. It is unique in that it passes
through five separate geological formations and contains many rare
speleothems which have not been found anywhere else in the world. A
group of cave experts from all across the country volunteered their
time and took substantial personal risks to explore and map this com-
plex. More than 50 miles of deep, underground passageways have
been mapped to date, and the end is not yet in sight. The volunteers
have donated approximately 18,000 hours in the past year alone.
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Without the volunteer services of this dedicated group of professionals,
this mammoth cave would have remained a "hidden giant."
Please join us in congratulating the winners of these two Special
Awards for their exceptional achievements.
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Winners
ALABAMA
On the day after Earth Day 1990, Alabama People Against A
Littered State (PALS) was the driving force behind 28,000 volun-
teers working together along the state's highways, picking up litter
left behind by less considerate citizens. More than 2,200 miles of high-
way in 30 counties were cleaned. In a coordinated effort, county health
departments and the Alabama Forestry Commission cleared out 50 il-
legal dumps. Businesses, civic groups and individuals were stirred to ac-
tion by a rousing media campaign spearheaded by the Governor, who
also participated in the cleanup. The ads stressed cleanup efforts, litter
prevention and recycling. The success of the PALS Spring Cleanup
has spurred the decision to make it an annual event and expand to all
67 Alabama counties.
In northernmost Alabama, young members of the Madison County
4-H Club instituted a recycling program that inspired 900 families to
begin recycling paper, plastics, glass, aluminum and steel. The 4-Hers
began by educating residents about the importance of recycling today
to help preserve resources for tomorrow. They produced public service
announcements; wrote newspaper articles; set up fair booths and dis-
tributed recycling literature; and, finally, went door to door with their
crusade. The results were substantial. Seventy percent of the target
families participated in Alabama's first Rural Pickup Recycling Pro-
gram. The young people and their leaders are working with county of-
ficials to turn this pilot project into a county-wide recycling program in
1991. Not only has the community benefited, the 4-Hers gained im-
portant leadership skills and the program's success bolstered their self-
confidence.
In northeastern Alabama, the Little River Canyon Cleaning
Committee held their Second Annual Spring Canyon Cleaning in
March of 1990. But, before the project could begin, another problem
had to be confronted. During the first cleanup, DeSoto State Park
staff and volunteer cleaning crews removed tons of trash, but were
frustrated in their attempts to move abandoned automobiles that had
been dumped into the 700-foot-deep canyon. So as a kick-off for the
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second cleanup, the park staff enlisted the help of the 151st Engineer
Battalion from Fort Payne to airlift junk cars out of the 18-mile-long
canyon. In October 1989, park crews and guardsmen used heli-
copters, employed intricate rescue techniques and lifted the cars out of
the canyon. Two days of arduous work produced 105 vehicles, which
were taken to a salvage yard for recycling. The "easy" part of the
cleanup took place the following March when 10 tons of litter were
collected from roadsides and overlooks by hundreds of volunteers who
came from all parts of the state to show their appreciation for the
beauty of the canyon, the Little River and DeSoto Falls. Cleanup ac-
tivities have been so successful that organizers are stepping up activi-
ties to include more projects more often.
The Chattahoochee River is the natural boundary between Georgia
and Alabama, but it is also the resource that brought these two states
together for "Operation Clean Shore," a river and lake cleanup
sponsored by the BiStates Clean Lake Association. Working
with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Walter F. George
Lake, members of the Association organized a massive cleanup during
the week of September 10, 1990. More than 800 volunteers col-
lected over 1,300 bags of trash, old tires, refrigerators, barrels and
other debris from along 85 river miles and 640 miles of lake shoreline.
Help was given generously by Chambers of Commerce, city and
county officials, school groups, 200 local merchants, conservation or-
ganizations, bass clubs, federal and state agencies and the general
public. Both the public and nature benefited from the operation, and
the area is now cleaner, safer and more enjoyable to visit. This project
united as a team, people from eight counties in two different states to
work for the common good of the community. Plans are underway for
TWO-WORDS
future cooperative ventures.
The Lawrence County Litterbuster Program, a four-time Take
Pride in America winner, is a partnership of public and private volun-
teers organized in 1987, to combat waste disposal problems in north-
ern Alabama's Lawrence County area. In the past four years, the pro-
gram has grown to include an 85-member planning committee that
promotes pride and beautification. In the past year alone, litter collec-
tion stations were opened at all county schools. Students participated
to the tune of 32 tons of litter. During a spring litter pick-up, 850 miles
of roadway were cleaned by 8,000 volunteers who filled 26,000 trash
bags. The program now has active support from one-quarter of the
county's population-an amazing accomplishment! The Litterbuster
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Program has demonstrated it has commitment from the community
and that ensures ongoing success.
In 1990, Mrs. Patricia Mitchell created a character she named
"Auntie Litter" to bring to life in a way that is easily understandable for
children concern for the environment. Mrs. Mitchell travels throughout
her home state of Alabama making personal appearances as Auntie
Litter; teaching the importance of reducing waste, recycling and re-use.
She presents a program that explains simple, everyday things people
can do to help improve the environment. This one-woman show fi-
nances her own volunteer efforts and, while not traveling, she studies
the issues to assure that her information is current. Her message is
particularly appealing to children, but she has inspired adults as well.
Mrs. Mitchell plans to continue her crusade, rallying people to be-
come aware of the world around them and take action to improve it.
ARIZONA
A two-part effort has earned the Arizona Public Service Com-
pany Volunteers their third consecutive Take Pride in America Na-
tional Award. Arizona Public Service (APS) is an electric utility that
boasts one of the largést and most active corporate volunteer pro-
grams in the state. In one project, more than 300 APS volunteers
erected protective fencing around the 140-acre Desert Botanical Gar-
den in Papago Park near Phoenix. The garden is dedicated to study-
ing, preserving and propagating desert plants; offers public education
opportunities; and, serves the scientific community which conducts
experiments introducing rare desert plants. The second project in-
volved 38 volunteers who donated 400 hours to build a horse corral at
Pioneer Arizona, a living history museum located on 80 acres of public
land. The corral now provides a home to a small herd of Spanish
Colonial horses-the last of a breed that was started in Arizona by
Spanish settlers. The horses will serve as a centerpiece for the mu-
seum's new Hispanic History Interpretive Center. The volunteers didn't
only help save a rare strain of horses, they conserved an important
part of Arizona's culture and history.
Its proximity to Phoenix may be one of the reasons that the Salt River
Recreation Area is so heavily used. The 12-mile stretch of scenic river
provides relief from sweltering summer heat for 800,000 seasonal visi-
tors who leave behind tons of trash. Since the U.S. Forest Service,
(Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District) has responsibility for the
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area, they created a solution to the litter problem by recruiting tempo-
rary Forest Service volunteers who pitch in and help clean the area.
Last year at the 12th Annual Lower Salt River Cleanup 300
volunteers turned out to collect 12 tons of debris including furniture, ap-
pliances, abandoned vehicles and other trash. The one-day cleanup is
backed by a network of public and private organizations including radio
stations, businesses, local and state officials and conservation organiza-
tions. This team effort, which helps to kindle pride in Arizona's natural
beauty, should enjoy considerable success in the years to come.
Since 1988, the River Education Specialist Program has func-
tioned as a cooperative venture between the U.S. Forest Service
(Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District) and the Student Con-
servation Association. Its purpose is to establish a uniformed pres-
ence along the Lower Salt River and educate hundreds of thousands of
visitors on proper river ethics and water safety. Besides environmental
education, crews provide services such as litter collection, emergency
first aid and search and rescue. These duties are accomplished from
canoes on the river, as well as in vehicles along the shore. Through this
program visitors have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with Forest
Service representatives in positive situations that tend to reinforce the
role of this land managing agency. The program has enjoyed consid-
erable success in improving public relations and preserving the spec-
tacular riparian resources along the Lower Salt River.
The Saguaro Lake Project is another U.S. Forest Service project co-
ordinated by the Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District
along with Anglers United and the Arizona Game and Fish
Department. It is a long-range, comprehensive plan to improve fish-
eries habitat and angling opportunities at Saguaro Lake, a popular
fishing spot for nearby Phoenix anglers, as well as other visitors. A
strategy was mapped; funds were raised; work groups were assigned
projects; and, the preservation plan is now nearly complete. More
than 1,200 volunteers have labored long and hard to install "Crappie
Condos," "Bass Bungalows" and "Catfish Houses," which were spe-
cially designed to provide the type of habitat each species needs in
order to thrive. Future plans call for additional parking lots, fishing
docks, shoreline access trails and a breakwater.
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ARKANSAS
Plant the Future is a statewide reforestation project charged by the
State of Arkansas Governor's office to plant trees on harvested
lands and develop community forests and greenways. Governor Bill
Clinton established a task force in 1989, to address the crucial issue of
the importance of forests to Arkansas' and the world's environment.
Plant the Future has had an exceptional first year. As a result of this
outreach effort, Arkansans have planted 15 million trees; begun
forestry committees in all 75 counties; and, inspired 20,000 fifth grade
students to grow their own seedlings. More than 30,000 individuals
were involved in this project during the first year alone. Plant the Fu-
ture has ambitious, long-term goals including planting 10 million trees
every year for the next ten years.
Conservationist/activist, James Warren Stanley has been an en-
ergetic advocate of a clean and healthy Arkansas since 1979. Mr.
Stanley has worked with school groups on conservation problems;
lobbied legislators; championed environmental issues. in court as a
"pro bono" attorney; and, appeared on radio talk shows promoting re-
sponsible environmental practices. Often working alone and against
the odds, Mr. Stanley has managed to promote a long-term working
relationship between the conservation community and land managing
agencies. He has written editorials, delivered speeches, picked up litter,
planted trees and taken countless actions to ensure a good world as a
legacy for future generations. By becoming involved, Mr. Stanley has
accomplished more than most-with integrity, with humor and with
pride.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Greers Ferry Lake and Little
Red River Cleanup has earned top honors in the Take Pride in
America National Awards Program. The annual cleanup has grown to
embrace many year-round activities such as cleanup days, adopt-a
programs, recycling efforts, reforestation projects, wildlife manage-
ment, cultural resource demonstrations, beautification projects, and
water and hunting safety programs. Sponsors include the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Greers Ferry Resident Office, the Lake and River
Association, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Hatchery,
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Arkansas, the Keep Arkansas Beauti-
ful Commission and more. In September 1990, the 21st annual
cleanup attracted participation from 2,900 volunteers in removing
and recycling litter from 300 miles of lake shoreline, 25 miles of river
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and 50 miles of roadside. Following the morning-long cleanup, volun-
teers attended a cookout with live entertainment from Nashville, 1,800
pounds of catfish and prizes for participants. This award-winning pro-
ject has helped build a strong and wholesome relationship between the
Corps and the community.
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce coordinated
the "Hot Springs Is Back Community Rally" following two flash floods
on May 19, 1990. The floods rushed through Hot Springs destroying
much of the historic district, including city parks, landscaping projects
and recently renovated historic buildings. The Chamber took the lead
and worked with city and county officials to match people, equipment
and materials with places needing assistance. Volunteers and donations
poured in. The effects of the rally have outlasted the impact of the
floods roaring through the center of town. Because of the organiza-
tional skills of the Chamber, people who had never before supported
downtown redevelopment have become community partners. From
flowers planted in city parks to debris cleaned from storefronts of new-
found friends, the sense of ownership in the downtown historic district
has sprouted deep roots and continues to grow and spread through the
community.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is an annual statewide event that is co-
ordinated by the Little Rock District U.S. Army Corps of En-
gineers, Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission and Coca-
Cola Bottling Company of Arkansas. In 1990, for the twelfth
consecutive year, Arkansans by the thousands reported to designated
sites throughout the state; picked up tons of litter; and, then cele-
brated their achievements with a picnic lunch and entertainment. Year
after year, the event has gained momentum and in 1990, nearly
19,000 volunteers collected 2,200 cubic yards of trash-the equivalent
of 350 dump truck loads. The sponsors have done an outstanding
job of stimulating interest through public service advertising; obtaining
contributions of food, beverages and prizes from local businesses; and,
arranging for the sale of recyclable litter. The Great Arkansas
Cleanup has taught residents that they are responsible for their public
resources and has instilled in them a sense of pride for the "Natural
State."
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CALIFORNIA
California's 1,000 miles of Pacific beaches have a powerful advocate
in the California Coastal Commission which sponsors an
Adopt-A-Beach program to promote environmental education, com-
munity awareness and cleanup activities. The state-funded program
has brought together a broad network of local and state agencies,
service clubs, businesses, citizen groups, schools and youth groups-all
pitching in three times every year to clean their adopted beaches. The
commission provides an organized framework; step-by step guidelines
on how to conduct a cleanup; posters and litter bags; and, curricula to
involve schools in the conservation of California's magnificent coastal
resources. This hands-on activity has empowered citizens and moti-
vated them to change their behavior and accept responsibility for their
beaches, now and into the future.
Located in Pacific Grove, California, the Asilomar State Beach and
Conference Grounds, part of the State Park System, receives more
than 200,000 visitors annually. Over a period of 75 years, vegetation
was damaged and the dunes were weakened, permitting sand to scat-
ter with the wind. The seven-member, volunteer Asilomar Board of
Directors established an ambitious dunes restoration project that in-
volved planting native flora and constructing a scenic boardwalk that
twists through the dunes. The on-going project has restored the beach
area to its natural condition; heightened appearance values; reduced
coastal erosion; afforded opportunities for research; and, enhanced
recreation.
California Recreational Trails Committee members are ap-
pointed by the Governor to provide advice to the Department of Parks
and Recreation on trail maintenance and development. The committee
also organizes an annual, two-day event called Trail Days. During Trail
Days in 1990, 5,000 volunteers participated in 110 projects in 38
counties. The volunteers, including scouts, senior citizens, students
and others interested in trail recreation, picked up litter; planted long-
lasting vegetation; and, employed low-impact trail construction tech-
niques. Volunteers that worked on the trails have become models of re-
sponsible trail use because they have been sensitized to the effects of
careless treatment of natural areas. Realizing the importance of their
contributions, many of the volunteers work beyond Trail Days through-
out the year on rehabilitation and construction projects.
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COLORADO
Established in 1984, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)
has instilled in all involved a sense of personal responsibility for the
state's natural resources. VOC's focus in 1990 was a project called
10,000 Trees designed to create an ecologically sound riverfront park
along the Platte River. In April, more than 1,400 volunteers planted
2,600 trees and shrubs, transforming 22 acres of barren riverfront into
a wooded parkland. These improvements underscore the importance
of managing and improving the urban forest and river. This marks the
fifth consecutive year that VOC has been an award recipient in the
Take Pride in America National Awards Program.
DELAWARE
GET THE DRIFT AND BAG IT is a one-day beach cleanup that
nabbed 17 tons of debris during the 1990 event, which took place in
35 coastal locations in Delaware. Backed by the DuPont Company,
the state's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Con-
trol organized the annual cleanup. It was undertaken to increase public
awareness about marine debris problems and established an immediate
and continuing effort to reduce debris in Delaware. A national non-
profit organization, the Center for Marine Conservation provides data
cards on which volunteers record the nature of the litter and then the
information is compiled along with results from other participating
states. The information is used to help track marine debris sources and
halt abuses. As a pilot project, DuPont employees separated plastics
from the other litter. They reprocessed the plastic into park benches
which were donated to state parks. The cleanup drive has helped send
an important message-litter injures wildlife, spoils beaches and threat-
ens boater safety.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The National Stone Association directs two programs which en-
courage quarry operators to enhance the environment on quarry prop-
erty and to improve their public image as both good neighbor and re-
sponsible corporate citizen. The About Face Program is an awards
program that recognizes and rewards crushed stone operators who
have made constructive and positive efforts to improve the appearance
of their property. Since 1975, About Face has enjoyed steady growth,
and in 1990, an all-time record of 110 individual quarries entered the
program, indicating a growing dedication to conservation ethics. The
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Good Neighbor Program is also an awards program that requires ag-
gregate producers to develop a genuine rapport with the community.
Both programs have been instrumental in instilling pride throughout
the crushed stone industry and have helped to establish members of
the industry as good neighbors in communities across America.
Since 1985, the Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) has
worked to educate the public about the hazards of marine debris
through public service advertising and annual coastal cleanups. During
the third annual Beach Cleanup in 1990, thousands of volunteers
worked in 27 states, picking up 1,200 tons of trash. Information about
the types of trash were recorded on cards that were then compiled in
CMC's database, which helps track various litter sources and deter fu-
ture littering. Citizens of all ages and backgrounds joined the cleanup
because they knew their efforts would help preserve coastal beauty and
protect marine wildlife. Before taking top honors this year, CMC won
awards from Take Pride in America in 1986, 1988 and 1989.
Established in 1990, the Dow-Huntsman National Parks Recy-
cling Program has enjoyed tremendous success in Acadia, Great
Smoky Mountain and Grand Canyon National Parks. With millions of
visitors annually, solid waste disposal had become a crucial issue. The
National Park Service alone lacked the financial ability to begin a com-
prehensive recycling program. So Dow Chemical Company and
Huntsman Chemical Corporation approached them about a partner-
ship, and this model program was born. The program has increased
awareness about recycling in the parks, as well as at home and work.
Beginning in 1991, Yosemite National Park will join the partnership
and more parks will follow in the years to come.
If ever a publication was destined for hard use, it's the USDA Plant
Hardiness Zone Map which was updated by the U.S. National Ar-
boretum in 1990. Volunteer participants from thousands of locations
sent in the data used to compile the map. For the first time, the map
includes small areas of microclimate-cool spots due to mountaintop
elevations and hot pockets caused by city heat or protected valleys. Re-
search did not reveal any signs of global warming. In fact on both
coasts, temperatures averaged 5°F to 10°F cooler in the winter than on
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the previous map published in 1965. Instead of using the trial and
error method, gardeners, agriculturists and environmentalists now can
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rely on the map to aid their plant choices for urban spaces, farms,
fields and forests.
FLORIDA
The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge has been lucky to have the
volunteer services of John E. Gardner for the past eight years.
This refuge is a wildlife habitat in the northern Everglades and offers
visitors a rare glimpse of the Everglades ecosystem. Mr. Gardner has
been instrumental in the volunteer program at the Refuge since its in-
ception, and continues to conduct tours, staff the Visitor Center and
perform just about any duty that needs doing. When he's not working
as a refuge volunteer, he's training other folks to be volunteers. Mr.
Gardner has donated an impressive 1,233 hours to Loxahatchee
where his knowledge of plants and wildlife benefits the environmentally
sensitive wetlands.
The 4th Annual Lake Ocklawaha Cleanup stressed recycling besides
simply collecting and removing litter, for the first time during the
September 1990 cleanup. A cooperative project supported by the
Lake Ocklawaha Cleanup Committee, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (Palatka Office), U.S. Forest Service, Florida Canal
Authority and numerous businesses, the cleanup also involved 432
participants who contributed more than 1,800 hours of volunteer
labor. The recycling portion of the cleanup was sufficiently successful
that there are now permanent recycling containers located in high-traf-
fic areas and lake visitors are using them.
Since 1985, the Citizens Association of Bonita Beach (CABB)
has worked on a number of fronts to ensure clean, accessible beaches
for the many visitors and residents who spend their leisure time on
Florida's Gulf Coast. CABB organizes daily litter pickups including
beach areas, parking lots and picnic grounds in both Lee and Collier
Counties. They have also encouraged participation in the "Adopt-A-
Shore" and "Adopt-A-Road" programs; planted sea grapes, sea oats
and other native vegetation; and, promoted recycling. At monthly
meetings, guest speakers help educate members and guests about new
and innovative ways to help preserve coastal resources.
Devon Aire Elementary School has responded to the advent of
the environmental decade by creating "This Land is Your Land, This
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Land is My Land," a creative environmental education program. The
surrounding Miami neighborhood benefited by activities such as plant-
ing a butterfly garden; growing a tropical hardwood forest; and, build-
ing a pineland habitat native to the Keys-all on school grounds. Com-
munity and business leaders took an active part in this revolutionary
project which spread the message that everyone is responsible for the
future of the planet.
Beginning in 1975, the Broward County Board of Commis-
sioners led a ten-year effort to purchase a 1,400-acre parcel of
coastal wetland, stretching three miles in length along the Intracoastal
Waterway in Hollywood, Florida. Their goal was to halt any possible
development and they hope one day to establish and maintain a nature
center on the site. The area is home to 123 different bird species, 10
animal species, 91 species of fish and 80 forms of plant life. A Coral
Springs Girl Scout Troop and Hollywood professional association have
shown their interest in preserving the wetlands by planting hundreds of
mangrove trees in the past few years.
GEORGIA
The General Council Telephone Pioneers Environmental
Committee has proven they really are pioneers in the recycling
arena. In the Southern Bell Center office in Atlanta, 5,000 volunteers
recycled 1,340 tons of computer and ledger paper, 157,000 pounds
of phone books, 2,333 pounds of aluminum and 12,093 pounds of
newspapers. The profits earned by selling these recyclables were do-
nated to the Atlanta Children's Shelter. The total volunteer hours spent
on this one project in a single year surpassed 19,000. The Telephone
Pioneers have become role models for others wishing to start corpo-
rate recycling programs and can be counted on to provide guidance.
Every year since 1987, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, Inc., has
organized a cleanup campaign and educational program at Tribble
Mill Park in Lawrenceville. And, since the very beginning, this project
has earned top Take Pride in America honors. In 1990, the Take
Pride in Gwinnett/Public Lands Day event attracted 3,000 volunteers
who conducted 164 educational workshops; planted 250 trees and
15,000 square feet of wildflowers; and, picked up 45 cubic yards of
trash. This operation was supported by federal and local officials, 10
schools, 250 community organizations and thousands of citizens. The
educational outreach may be the most crucial part of this effort, reach-
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ing county residents and teaching the importance of preserving Geor-
gia's remarkable natural resources.
In 1990, a citizens' group at a housing project in Rome decided to
pool their resources to produce a clean, safe, healthy and beautiful en-
vironment-one which would give the children an the opportunity to
feel good about themselves and their heritage. Thus, Friends Within
The Community of Green and Gold began. Since the first meet-
ing, they've been working continuously to meet their objectives. Vol-
unteers have planted shrubs and trees; installed a basketball court;
fenced around a playground; purchased playground equipment; in-
stalled better lighting; and, built a wheelchair ramp for a handicapped
resident. In a show of leadership, the mothers in this community have
sent out a signal, loudly and clearly-they will not accept anything but
the best for their children.
More than 4,000 volunteers from Georgia and South Carolina do-
nated in excess of 16,000 hours of labor during the 1990 Hartwell
Lake Cleanup Campaign sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers. The cleanup campaign has been growing for ten
years and won a 1988 Take Pride in America award. The massive
cleanup takes place during the month of August, culminating on Public
Lands Day in September. Because of the scope and size of this event,
not only is litter picked up, but public awareness is raised and the pos-
itive outcome helps to strengthen the bond between the Corps and the
community. This cleanup represents true grassroots pride and respon-
sibility for one of America's outstanding recreational resources.
HAWAII
Under the leadership of Samuel A. Cooke, The Nature Conser-
vancy of Hawaii, a non-profit conservation organization, raised more
than $13 million to establish ten nature preserves for the protection of
Hawaii's lands and the native species that live there. Serving as chair-
man since 1980, Mr. Cooke has taken the lead, forging partnerships
with private organizations, government agencies and individual citi-
zens to promote conservation. Mr. Cooke's inspirational leadership
has sparked an interest in conservation and led to a dramatic increase
in Conservancy membership.
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IDAHO
The Rotary Club of Twin Falls recently led a fundraising drive to
purchase the last available parcel of land with access to the Snake
River in an effort to preserve this land for public use. Funds were
raised following a great deal of strategizing with adjacent property
owners, mostly government agencies, which have a vested interest in
seeing the project proceed successfully. The property has been pur-
chased and plans are under way for developing a park which will allow
public access to six miles of trails and three miles of the river. The
Snake River Canyon is one of the deepest in North America, and
contains unique geological formations and breathtaking waterfalls.
Thanks to the Rotary Club, local citizens will be able to enjoy these
natural wonders as they enjoy their new park.
In New Meadows, Idaho, the Heartland Recycling Committee
instituted a permanent recycling program that provides a convenient
way for citizens to recycle household waste. Profits have been re-
turned to the community and were used to build the recycling center
on land donated by J.I. Morgan, Inc., a logging company. Future sav-
ings have been earmarked for tree planting and neighborhood beauti-
fication projects. This tiny town has solved its solid waste disposal
problems without legislation and without regulations. In the pioneer
tradition, these citizens simply confronted their problem and solved it.
ILLINOIS
Formed in 1989, Friends of the Fox River, Inc., is an environ-
mental education program for residents of this watershed area in north-
eastern Illinois. By educating the public about stream ecology, local
surface water, ground water, point and non-point source water pollution
and pollution abatement issues, the group instills a sense of pride for
the wise management of Illinois' resources. They not only teach stream
ecology, but also empower citizens with the knowledge, skills and con-
fidence necessary to improve water quality at both the local and re-
gional level. Their goal is to grow and involve every interested class-
room, youth group and citizen group along the 195-mile river corridor.
"Taking care of the earth isn't a hobby; it's a responsibility," is the
motto of a Prospect Heights sixth grade class who created Project
PEOPLE (People Educating Other People for a Long-Lasting Envi-
ronment). This sense of responsibility is what led to one student, then
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another to question what they could do to really help. After brain-
storming sessions identified their goal-the entire community working
together-the youngsters set out to distribute information and educate
the public. They have staffed information booths, marched in parades
and gone from place to place signing up members and spreading the
word. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Project PEOPLE is their
outreach to businesses. After local businesses have agreed to adopt
safe alternatives to harmful practices, a formal agreement is signed
and the place of business is permitted to display the Project PEOPLE
banner. Many businesses have pursued these alliances and member-
ship has skyrocketed. At a White House ceremony in 1990, the group
was honored by President Bush for winning the President's Environ-
mental Youth Award.
Joseph and Marie Grieser volunteered to patrol the Farm Creek
Flood Control Project after local and federal officials stopped maintain-
ing a law enforcement presence there. Through misuse and abuse, the
area had degraded to the point where wildlife had declined; illegal trails
had caused erosion; project property had been vandalized; and, decent
people were unable to bring their families there because unsavory char-
acters had started to frequent the area. The Griesers not only insti-
tuted a watch program to end criminal activity, they also supervised a
cleanup, and taught young people about public resource conservation.
As a direct result of their personal involvement and caring, the project
now provides a unique outdoor experience in an urban, industrialized
region where opportunities of this kind are rare.
In 1990, the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commis-
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sion (ORSANCO) sponsored the second annual Ohio River Sweep. In
1989, the cleanup was conducted in Ohio and Kentucky only, but
the cleanup was expanded in 1990, to include Illinois and extend the
entire length of the Ohio River. Illinois' portion of the cleanup in-
volved hundreds of volunteers who worked during the one-day cleanup
at several sites along 133 miles of the river. This on-going project
was coordinated in conjunction with the Illinois Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and was backed by river industries, local businesses and
the media.
INDIANA
Starting in 1989, the Eden Elementary School has promoted
environmental education in the classroom at all grade levels through
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numerous activities. The students are developing thinking skills and be-
coming more proficient at problem solving because of the knowledge
they have gained at Eden. What began as a one-day tree planting of
200 seedlings, has evolved into a multifaceted program. The Eden
Nature Lab is an environmental wonderland of learning with flower
gardens, winter wildlife feeding areas, bird nesting boxes, a tree
seedling nursery and more.
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, in
conjunction with the Indiana Department of Environmental Manage-
ment conducted Indiana's portion of the Ohio River Sweep, a cleanup
along 358 miles of Indiana shoreline. Thirteen counties and 2,500 in-
dividuals volunteered to enhance the recreational appeal of the river.
Although this was the second annual Ohio River Sweep, it was Indi-
ana's first year and there is a commitment to continue participating.
Environmental education is one of the most important topics being
studied at Madison Elementary School since eight wooded and
unused acres were developed into an outdoor classroom. The class-
room was built entirely by volunteers and includes a nature trail, picnic
shelter with tables and benches, fruit orchard, garden, sun dial,
weather station and the township's only recycling center. The "Envi-
ronmental Lab" has become a popular site for educational field trips
from other schools, as well as a focal point for family outings. Because
the students have been directly involved in both building and maintain-
ing the lab, they have learned through hands-on experience that natu-
ral resources need our care.
IOWA
The Storm Lake Pilot Tribune's editor, Dana Larsen has embarked
on a number of projects designed to improve the condition of public
resources in northwestern lowa. He wrote and edited "A New Era," a
series of 200 articles all dealing with public resources, as well as con-
servation and wildlife issues. Mr. Larsen assists in recruiting hundreds
of volunteers for a special "Volunteer Day" cleanup of parks and lake
shores. The Living Heritage Tree Museum was co-founded by Mr.
Larsen in 1988, and features rare trees, such as one grown from a
seed carried to the moon on an Apollo mission. He is also involved in
property acquisition projects and fostered a "Save The Lake" effort.
The Pilot Tribune was selected as a Take Pride in America National
Finalist in 1988.
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KENTUCKY
The third annual Trashmasters Classic was held at Barren River
Lake in South Central Kentucky, drawing more than 500 volunteers
to pick up trash from this man-made lake managed by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The Corps worked with Barren River
Lake State Park and Barren River Regional Water Safety
Council to sponsor the event, which was also promoted heavily by
the media. In a few hours of hard work, the volunteers retrieved 12.3
tons of trash from 100 miles of shoreline. This 20,000-acre lake at-
tracts 1.4 million visitors every year and was in dire need of the special
attention paid by the many dedicated volunteers.
For the second year, Kentucky has participated in the Ohio River
Sweep, clearing 3,000 tons of litter from the river's shoreline. The
cleanup is sponsored by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanita-
tion Commission along with the Kentucky Natural Resource
and Environment Protection Cabinet. Cleanups are conducted
in the six states through which the Ohio passes. In Kentucky, 25 coun-
ties participated by sending 2,500 volunteers to remove unsightly de-
bris from the shoreline. Louisville songwriter/singer Debra Tuggle con-
tributed an original song "River of Mine" and she made TV and radio
public service announcements-all to help promote water conservation
and the Ohio River Sweep.
Paintersville Lake, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of En-
gineers, hosts an annual cleanup of the shoreline that surrounds this
eastern Kentucky lake. In 1990, 200 volunteers collected 6.1 tons of
trash from the river banks including discarded appliances, tires, scrap
metal, cans and bottles. The Paintersville Kiwanis donated time and en-
ergy building a beautiful, educational walking trail which has been
nominated as a National Recreation Trail. The Corps has pledged to
continue with beautification of the dam site recreation areas and visitor
center.
LOUISIANA
In March 1990, the Audubon Institute hosted the third annual
Earth Fest at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, drawing 25,000
participants who came to learn about the environment and the chal-
lenge to preserve it. The purpose of the week-long event was to pro-
mote good environmental citizenship by demonstrating solutions to
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problems and ways to incorporate solutions into everyday life. Some of
the activities included recycling, tree planting, "wildlife gardening" and
cleanups. Visitors to the Zoo learned how their lifestyles and their ac-
tions directly affect the environment.
During 1990, the Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery dem-
onstrated their commitment to public resource stewardship by becom-
ing actively involved in four different projects. They chaired a cleanup
of 36 miles of the Cane River, where 200 volunteers removed 32
tons of trash ranging from candy wrappers to a 1956 Edsel. They also
staffed an exhibit at a community-sponsored Earth Day celebration
and taught 800 school children about fish and their habitat. At an
Open House during National Fishing Week, 250 visitors were shown
the beauty of fish and their world. And, they demonstrated the value of
fish for consumption and recreation through educational activities dur-
ing National Hunting and Fishing Week. The hatchery staff plans to
continue these types of hands-on projects specially designed to foster
the appreciation of fish as a resource.
MARYLAND
At Antietam National Battlefield, the Volunteers in the
Park program serves as a bridge between the park and the commu-
nity and unites citizens with a love of America's history and heritage in
common. These volunteers numbered over 500 in 1990, and donated
17,000 work hours performing tasks such as teaching at training sem-
inars; staffing the information desk; guiding tours; portraying soldiers
and civilians in "living history" battle vignettes; and, assisting in many
other ways during special events that take place throughout the year.
Through the volunteer program, hundreds of people from the nearby
community are involved in nearly every facet of park operations—
building a constituency for the perpetual care of America's historic
heritage.
MICHIGAN
In June 1990, for the fifth consecutive year, WJBK-TV promoted
Rouge Rescue, a week-end river cleanup at 22 sites in and along the
Rouge River, which courses through Detroit, Michigan. Also for the
fifth consecutive year, WJBK has captured top honors in this awards
program- a remarkable achievement. WJBK works year-round in
partnership with government agencies, citizen groups and volunteers
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to publicize the importance of a clean and healthy river. In the past
year, they produced and broadcast a special program called Rouge
Rescue: Let The River Run, an educational/recruitment tool, which
was distributed to area schools. As a result of WJBK-TV's dedication,
hard work and commitment, in 1990, 2,700 volunteers collected
4,000 cubic yards of debris and broke apart 110 log jams. The success
of the cleanup operation is evident-fish and wildlife have returned
once more to the waters and shores of the once-dead Rouge River.
The Boy Scouts in Troop 4 from Ann Arbor, have performed an
invaluable service by restoring the St. Helena Light Station which is lo-
cated in the Western Straits of Macinac. The light station has been an
important navigational aid since 1873, when it guided vessels past
quiding
the treacherous shoals in Northern Lake. Sixty-four scouts and their
leaders contributed more than 2,200 hours of volunteer labor cleaning
and beautifying the site; restoring the buildings; and, developing edu-
cation materials. By preserving this maritime historic site from the
ravages of vandalism and the elements, the scouts transformed a vir-
tual pile of rubble scheduled for demolition into a restored site listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
MONTANA
Since 1985, the boys in the Montana Council of Boy Scouts
have removed 5,740 tons of trash from Montana's highways, parks and
campgrounds. This service project, called Project Good Turn has
earned the scouts a charter membership in the Take Pride in America
Hall of Fame. Every spring, the youngsters band together to pick up
tons of trash in one of the country's biggest and best cleanup drives.
Each year, the project has grown to encompass more scouts with more
parks and roads to clean. Helping them achieve this honor were the
Montana State Highway Department, the Montana Sheriff's and Peace
Officer's Association, the Montana Amateur Radio Relay League, the
Montana State Department of Highways and Hefty Bag Company.
Under the leadership of the Montana Council, these scouts will continue
to cultivate a sense of stewardship and responsibility and caring.
The Committee for the Preservation of Pompeys Pillar
(CPPP) was formed in 1989, to acquire a privately owned and oper-
ated national historic landmark. The site, 357 acres adjoining the Yel-
lowstone River near Billings, is a virtual "signature rock" and, accord-
ing to CPPP, the only remaining physical evidence of the Lewis and
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Clark Expedition. The Pillar rises 130 feet above a surrounding ripar-
ian habitat, rich in archaeological significance and wildlife. CPPP is
committed to the preservation, interpretation, management and en-
joyment of the site. So far, CPPP has been successful in increasing
awareness of the importance of the site; encouraging public steward-
ship; and, promoting participation by individuals, organizations and
communities.
NEBRASKA
During 1990, the Schuyler Chapter of the Future Farmers of
America embarked on a project involving three subject areas:
groundwater quality, recycling and an adopt-a-highway program. High-
way cleanup was performed along 7.5 miles of roadway with assis-
tance from other high school students. To help abate litter and find a
solution to Schuyler's solid waste problem, the chapter did their part by
collecting newspapers, aluminum cans, glass and discarded Christmas
trees for recycling. Members helped to find markets for the recyclables
and were encouraged to recycle at home, as well. The groundwater
quality project was primarily an effort to educate the public about the
sources of pollution and the importance of clean water. These young
people are highly motivated to become model citizens by first being
good stewards.
Leafy Spurge is a noxious weed that until recently has proliferated in
had
Nebraska at the expense of the livestock industry. Pastures and range-
land were threatened if the weed continued to spread. Thus the eight-
member Dawes County Leafy Spurge Task Force was formed
to combat the weed through public awareness and education. Land
owners and administrators were sent information on how to identify
the weed; meetings were held; and, infected areas were located and
treated. Thanks to the task force's early and insightful efforts, the
spread has been reversed and it is hoped that the weed can be con-
trolled by public officials and private landowners working together.
For an Earth Day project, Beatrice Clean City, Inc., an affiliate of
Keep America Beautiful identified an illegal dumpsite close to town,
obtained necessary permission, then recruited a small army of volun-
teers to clean it up. Seventy members of the Southeast Commu-
nity College Agriculture Club worked all morning removing ap-
pliances and household trash-even a piano-from the dumpsite. By
the time they finished, 17 truck loads of debris had been hauled away.
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With cooperation from the County Highway Department and the city
government, the first step had been taken to cleanse the area of many
dangerous dumps. Future cleanups have been planned and the Ag
Club has expressed a desire to help again.
In July 1989, dry weather, strong winds and lightening combined to
create one of the largest wildfires in Nebraska history, burning 48,000
acres in the area of Fort Robinson State Park. The Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission began recovery efforts almost im-
mediately. And, by May 1990, 1,600 Volunteer Tree Planters
spent 12,000 hours planting 60,000 ponderosa pine seedlings. Indi-
viduals from South Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming joined Nebraskans
re-planting this popular park. This tree planting was merely the first
step in a ten-year program to plant 300,000 trees in the park. With
the help of scouts, 4-H Clubs, university students and community or-
ganizations, they will succeed.
The Salt Creek/Papio Field Office of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers is responsible for managing 14 multipurpose reservoirs in
the Lincoln and Omaha area. They orchestrated 25 different natural
resource improvement activities during 1990, not only accomplishing
management goals, but also promoting stewardship. Community and
youth groups, nature and sportsmen's clubs, government officials and
school children were involved in projects such as developing fish habi-
tats; planting trees; building picnic tables; and, planting aquatic vege-
tation to protect shorelines. These volunteer partnerships have united
the community working with the Corps to better prevent floods and
improve the recreational life of the lakes.
NEW MEXICO
In response to reports that a resort might be built on a privately owned
ranch nearby, the Village of Pecos called a town meeting and
passed a resolution opposing the development. Shortly thereafter, the
Congress passed Public Law 101-313, which provides for integrating
the ranch and Pecos National Monument into a park called Pecos Na-
tional Historical Park. Citizens of Pecos feel they have contributed to
the preservation of the prehisoric and historic significance of the area
which serves as a gateway between the Great Plains and Rio Grande
Valley.
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TAKE
Taking Pride in American Troops and Their Families
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
NEWS
President
Signs TPIA
Act
President Bush signed into law
the Take Pride in America Act in
December 1990. Senator Steve
Symms (R-ID) sponsored the leg-
islation, which he introduced at
last year's National Awards Cer-
emony in Washington, D.C., where
he was the keynote speaker. The
Take Pride Act enjoyed broad bi-
partisan support, and was one of
the last bills passed by the 101st
Congress.
The legislation establishes a per-
manent Take Pride in America of-
fice at the U.S. Department of the
Interior; enables the office to so-
licit and accept donations from
private organizations; authorizes
The seven STS 35 crewmembers aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia assemble for an in-
Congress to appropriate funds
space portrait. Astronaut Vance D. Brand, mission commander, is at bottom center.
for Take Pride; and, permits vol-
Others, clockwise from lower left, are Robert A.R. Parker, Ronald A. Parise, Jeffrey A.
unteer workers.
Hoffman, Guy S. Gardner, John M. (Mike) Lounge, and Samuel T. Durrance.
The legislation provides the op-
portunity for Americans to do-
Shuttle Columbia Takes Pride
nate time and resources to the
campaign tax-free, and allows the
As part of NASA's Take Pride in
"We are proud of the outstanding
Take Pride office to allocate those
America partnership activities, the
job our astronauts do. The Space
resources where they are needed.
Space Shuttle Columbia, which
Shuttle Program increases pride in
The TPIA Act sustains the inter-
orbited in December, carried an
America, which is a prime objective
departmental participation, fed-
assortment of Take Pride memora-
of the Take Pride in America cam-
eral partnership, that has proven
bilia, including gold lapel pins and
paign," said Lujan. "There is no
so successful during Take Pride's
a Take Pride banner. The seven
better way to demonstrate how very
six year history.
astronauts also carried specially
much we care for this beautiful
This partnership between gov-
designed T-shirts with the Take
country. By participating in the
ernment and the private sector
Pride in America logo on the front.
campaign and wearing the Take
should help provide real solu-
Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan
Pride T-shirts, these seven coura-
tions to many of our environ-
plans to present one of the lapel
geous astronauts display their tre-
mental problems, and further the
pins to the President and each
mendous respect for America's
stewardship ethic in America.
member of the Cabinet.
public resources."
February 1991
Take Pride in America, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 5123, Washington, D. C. 20240
Take Pride In America
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Becomes Take Pride Partner
In a ceremony on Decem-
effect on the careful use
ber 7, 1990, the Federal
of our public resources."
Energy Regulatory Com-
Commissioner Allday
mission (FERC) joined the
noted broad concern about
Take Pride in America cam-
the environment, adding,
paign. Commissioner Mar-
"Many of the industries we
tin L. Allday and Interior
regulate are very involved
Secretary Manuel Lujan
in
programs like Take
signed a memorandum of
Pride. believe these efforts
understanding formalizing
can educate and inspire
the commission's role as the
people to embrace the spirit
newestfederal partner in the
of good citizenship for
campaign. The ceremony
which Take Pride stands."
was well-attended by FERC
An independent agency,
employees, indicating the
FERC regulates the natu-
high level of their interest in
Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan and FERC Chairman
ral gas, electric utility, hy-
environmental matters.
Martin Allday sign a Memorandum of Understanding
droelectric power and oil
"FERC is in a unique position
formalizing FERC's partnership in TPIA.
pipeline industries. Take
to enhance the stewardship ac-
Pride and its partners look
tivities of the energy industries of this
participation in Take Pride will
forward to a productive partner-
country," said Lujan. "FERC's
have a beneficial and long-lasting
ship with FERC.
Historic Forest Project Plants the Past
America's Historic Forests is a
many species of trees at his Mount
each tree of historical significance
project that has been adopted by
Vernon home on the Potomac River
planted in an individual's name.
the American Forestry Association
in Virginia, including White Ash,
There will be an activity center
through its Global ReLeaf Pro-
that also will serve as a learn-
gram. This long term project will
develop unique environmental
HISTORIC
ing center with educational
tire nation.
The American Forestry Associa-
AMERICA'S
displays about trees and their
and educational tree-planting
FORESTS
relevance to history and the en-
projects that will benefit the en-
vironment. Miles of nature
trails will wind through each
forest tracing America's history
tion (AFA), is the nation's oldest
through trees.
nonprofit citizen conservation or-
Local organizations and indi-
ganization and has been a Take
viduals can sponsor their own
Pride in America private sector
tree-planting programs at
partner since 1986. AFA intro-
English Lindens, Aspen, Tulip Pop-
schools, neighborhood parks and
duced Global ReLeaf in 1988 as an
lar, Magnolia and Pecan. Seeds are
road medians. Start-up informa-
international education, action and
collected by an extensive volunteer
tion and steps to organize a tree-
policy campaign aimed at improv-
network of Global ReLeaf coordina-
planting program are available.
ing the environment by planting
tors, members of foundations and
For more information about
more trees and forests.
private citizens.
America's Historic Forests or
Seeds from famous and historic
An array of historic trees will
about how to plant a grove in
trees and champion trees are being
be planted in America's Historic
your community, please call 1-800-
grown into seedlings under strict
Forests. Each forest will contain
677-0727 or write, America's His-
horticultural standards. For ex-
more than 1,000 acres and will
toric Forests, 8555 Plummer Road,
ample, George Washington planted
include more than 500,000 trees,
Jacksonville, Florida 32219.
Page 2
February 1991
Take Pride In America
StateSide
Nation's Capitol to
Pennsylvania's First Lady Honors
Run for Clean Water
State TPIA Winners
On Saturday, April 20, 1991,
America's Clean Water Foundation will
again sponsor a community run in
Firstl ady of Pennsylvania Ellen Casey
cluded focus group sessions, a
tribute to the water heritage we enjoy
presented the 1990 Take Pride in
luncheon and the awards cer-
as a result of this country's achieve-
Pennsylvania awards to 77 winners on
emony. The day began at 9:00 AM
ments under the Clean Water Act. This
December 10in
with regis-
10K road race will take place on Hains
Harrisburg. In
tration for
Point in the Nation's Capitol. Federal
presenting the
the focus
agencies, Congressional staff, the
awards, Mrs.
groups and
military, professional associations,
Casey said,
Take
continen tal
schools and corporations are expected
"Through the
breakfast. The
to participate.
actions
of
pride in
focus groups,
On the following day, the Founda-
groups and in-
which met
tion will co-sponsor a public education
dividuals like
twice during
event with the U.S. National Arbore-
those gathered
the morning,
tum in Washington, D. C., along the
attheTakePride
discussed top-
Anacostia River. This activity caps a
in Pennsylvania
ics such as
year-long effort by Prince George's
awards cer-
ENNSYLVANI
"Recruiting
County, Maryland, to clean up the
emony, we are
Volunteers,"
tributaries to the river and an ini-
winning victories on behalf of our dwin-
"Fund Raising," "Media Relations,"
tiative by the National Arboretum
dling resources."
and "Gathering Local Support."
to enlist Americans in a campaign
U.S. Congressman Peter H.
After the meetings, all participants
to adopt a "new ethic" in maintain-
Kostmayer and Secretary of the State
gatheredforasit-downluncheon. Music
ing our properties and preserving
Department of Environmental Re-
was provided by Arcona Reel, which
our horticultural and arboreal
sources, Arthur A. Davis, participated
performed traditional Pennsylvania
treasures. Early in the morning, a
in the awards program and assisted in
folk songs, finishing with the Take
river cleanup will be conducted to
the presentation of the awards.
Pride in America theme song. The
remove debris from the main stem
The day-long program, held at the
awards ceremony was held after the
of the Anacostia as it borders the
Pennsylvania State Museum, in-
luncheon was concluded.
See Water, p. 4
Florida Unveils State Take Pride Logo
The Take Pride in America cam-
Awards Program, as well as to kick
paign was personalized for Florid-
off the competition for the 1990
ians in the summer of 1990 when
awards cycle.
the Florida Department of Natural
As part of her TPIA partnership
Resources unveiled the Take Pride
in Florida logo at a governor's press
TAKE
efforts, Natfzinger has been work-
ing closely with the new Keep Florida
conference. The logo will be used to
Beautiful planning board and has
bring attention to the campaign
PRIDE
been invited to conduct two con-
and awards program in Florida.
current workshops at the KFB
Also present for the announcement
statewide conference on June 13 of
were U.S. Interior Department
this year. In addition, she was invited
Deputy Secretary Frank Bracken
and Florida State TPIA Coordinator
FLORIDA
to make a presentation to the Clean
Florida Commission during the win-
Shari Naftzinger.
ter. The Commission is composed of
The press conference also was
agencies, including KFB, that pro-
used to announce the Florida win-
mote and practice the clean stew-
ners in the TPIA 1989 National
ardship ethic.
February 1991
Page 3
Take Pride In America
USDA Initiates TPIA
Conservation Farm Program
On September 26, 1990, at the Farm
Progress Show in Amana, Iowa the
U.S. DepartmentofAgriculturet (USDA)
proudly announced the beginning of a
3-year Take Pride in America Conser-
vation Farm Program, which is a co-
operative effort between USDA,
Goodyear Tire and Rubber, the National
CONSERVATION FARME
Association of Conservation Districts
(NACD), and the National Association
of State Conservation Agencies
(NASCA). This unique partnership
PACE
among USDA, industry and conserva-
tion groups provides for recognition of
the many American farmers who are
caring stewards of the land.
Over this 3-year period, the Take
Pride in America Conservation Farm
(L-R) Robert Wetherbee (President, NACD), Clayton Yeutter (former Secretary,
USDA), Hal Wilson (Vice President, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.), and Gra-
Program will honor the exemplary op-
ham Liles (President, NASCA) at the kickoff of the TPIA Conservation Farm
erations of one farm in each of the
Program during the Farm Progress Show in Amana, Iowa, September 26, 1990.
nearly 3,000 soil and water conserva-
tion districts across the United States.
district participation; (2) a fact sheet
suggested that a farm tour could
Farmers will be selected by their local
about the program; (3) criteria for
follow the ceremony.
conservation districts based on their
selecting the outstanding farm; (3)
USDA is committed to promoting
implementation of conservation plans
news releases; (4) radio public ser-
and encouraging the conservation of
addressing erosion, water quality,
vice announcements; (5) print
America's natural resources. The
wildlife habitat, forest management,
public service ads and logos; (6) an
nation's farmers and ranchers take
animal waste, and related concerns.
order form for a free property sign;
pridein their stewardship of farmland,
Roadside signs will identify the se-
and, (7) a recognition certificate.
and USDA is pleased to join its
lected properties, whose operators will
After selecting a site, the district is
partners in helping to recognize
be given an opportunity to share their
responsible for installing the prop-
agriculture's contributions to this
conservation successes with fellow
erty sign at the farm to designate it
effort. All feel that this is an excit-
farmers, the media, and the public.
as the selected property and coor-
ing opportunity to give American
The National Association of Conser-
dinating a recognition ceremony,
farmers the credit they deserve.
vation Districts has prepared for
including appropriate media, to
mailing to the conservation district
participate and cover the recogni-
offices a "How-To" information kit,
tion events. If the recognition event
The Take Pride in America National
which includes: (1) a checklist for
is held at the farm site, it is also
Campaign News is a publication of Take
Pride in America, U.S. Department of the
Interior. Comments and news articles
Water, from p. 3
(and how to adopt the new ethic at
are welcome and should be sent to:
Arboretum, and Hickey Run, the
home), interactive learning games,
main creek that drains the nation's
video presentations, software dem-
Trudy P. Harlow, Editor
National Campaign News
premier garden.
onstrations, and presentations by
Take Pride in America
Other events will be held concur-
water quality professionals.
1849 C Street, N.W., Room 5123
rently with the river cleanup. Stu-
Dr. Mark Cathey, Director of the
Washington, D. C. 20240
dents, teachers and parents are
Telephone (202) 208-3726
National Arboretum, will be joined
invited to sign up for participation
by Robbie Savage, Chair of the Clean
All articles and photographs submitted
in stream cleanups, water quality
Water Foundation, on WRC radio
beome the property of Take Pride in
America and will not be returned.
monitoring exercises, nature walks,
on April 13, 1991. For more in-
tours of the New American Garden
formation, call 202/624-7833.
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February 1991
Take Pride in America Month
TPIA Month
Protect our precious resources.
Materials
Available
There are new materials avail-
able free of charge for Take Pride in
America Month 1990 from the TPIA
National Office. Perhaps the most
valuable in planning TPIA Month
events is a booklet entitled, "Pre-
serving our National Heritage: A
Stewardship Guide for Public Re-
sources." A joint publication of
Take Pride in America and Keep
America Beautiful, Inc., it offers
concrete, helpful information on
how to organize events, obtain
publicity, work with volunteers, and
more. It also contains information
on special observances such as
May is Take Pride in America Month.
Take Pride Month and how to ob-
tain award nomination forms.
Our public resources range from magnificent national
Specific to Take Pride Month are
parks to the schoolyard in your neighborhood, from rivers
this year's poster and print ad (left).
They are available at no cost in limited
to roadways. Every day, they suffer at the hands of those
quantities. The print ad is camera-
who own them - us. Be part of the solution.
ready and appropriate for all types
of publications.
Write:
TAKE
In addition to the above products,
PRIDE IN
Take Pride in America
AMERICA
there also is available in camera-
ready form a prepared print media
Jessup, MD 20794
article which describes the Take
See Materials, p. 7
America Takes Pride in May
Once again, May has been des-
teer during Take Pride in America
Precious Resources" is the theme
ignated as Take Pride in America
Month, Secretary of the Interior
for Take Pride Month this year.
Month to provide a special occa-
Manuel Lujan, Jr., said, "Millions
And, the job can be initiated in
sion for citizens to volunteer for
of Americans are awakening to
America's natural, cultural and
your own neighborhood your own
their responsibility to care for
back yard.
historical resources. It is an op-
this great land of ours. We can all
This Special Supplement of the
portunity to raise public aware-
join the individual efforts of
National Campaign News includes
ness about the importance of
people in thousands of commu-
volunteerism and the need for
suggestions for Take Pride events
nities across America in celebra-
and activities for families, busi-
citizens to participate personally
tion of Take Pride Month."
in the care of public resources in
nesses, organizations and commu-
Take Pride in America Month
their communities.
nities. Any portion of this supple-
provides the chance for every
Reminding Americans about their
ment may be reprinted or circu-
American to become involved in
unlimited opportunities to volun-
lated to help make every Take Pride
grass roots activities. "Protect our
in America project a success.
February 1991
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Take Pride in America Month
How To Organize a TPIA Month
Poster Contest At Your School
Decide which grades are eligible. First, second and third places should be awarded at each grade level.
Establish a timeframe for the contest. One month should be sufficient time to announce the contest,
publicize it, select the winners and present the awards.
Approach a local business (grocery store, restaurant, movie theater, etc.) and ask them to sponsor the
contest. They would be responsible for helping to publicize the contest, identifying and providing the prizes,
and also for displaying the winning posters. Prizes can include ribbons, Take Pride certificates, or gift certifi-
cates.
Establish contest rules, including due date in May, ages or gradeseligible, size of poster paper, and materials
allowed (markers, crayons, chalk, etc.).
Select a judge or panel of judges.
Determine a time, date in May, and location to judge the posters.
Invite the entire community to attend the contest judging. Pass out flyers, place an ad in the newspaper,
and post notices to advertise the event.
Take photographs of winning posters and send them to Take Pride in America-perhaps they will be pub-
lished in the Take Pride in America National Campaign News!
Environmental Education
Materials Available
1991 Award
The Video Projects 1991 Catalog
Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902.
lists more than 130 programs on
Environmental Education Materi-
Applications
critical global issues. The Video
als for Teachers and Young People
Project, 5332 College Avenue, #101,
1990 is a list of materials for grades
Oakland, 94618, 415/655-9050.
K-12 and is available free from the
Applications for the 1991 Take
Pride in America National Awards
Community Streams, Commu-
Environmental Protection Agency:
nity Choices: The Natural Stream
Office of Community and Inter-
Program will be available begin-
Environment is a video that shows
govenmental Relations EA),
ning in April. They can be ob-
what individuals can do to en-
EPA, 401 M Street, S.W., Wash-
tained from State Coordinators,
Federal Coordinators and Pri-
hance stream quality. $15 de-
ington, D.C. 20460.
vate Sector Partners.
posit. Save Our Streams, 258
Water and Me is a coloring book
Scotts Manor Drive, Glen Burnie,
and activity book, and Land for Life
Application deadlines are pub-
MD 21061, 301/969-0084.
is a fold-out activity poster - both
lished in the booklet and vary
Conservation on Your Own is a
specifically designed for K-2. Na-
from state to state (some dead-
video produced by the National As-
tional Association of Conservation
lines are in September). Please
sociation of Conservation Districts
Districts, Post Office Box 855, League
check your state's deadline and
and the U.S. Soil Copnservation
City, TX 77574, 713/332-3402.
remember that your State Coor-
dinator has set the deadline to
Service, which demonstrates con-
A Place to Live is an environmen-
servation techniques for farmers.
tal workbook for early elementary
ensure time to process and sub-
NACD, Post Office Box 855, League
students growing up in urban ar-
mit the applications to the Na-
City, TX 77574, 713/332-3402.
eas. Activities, illustrations and
tional Awards Program Office by
December 1.
Waste in Place ($45) is a K-6 cur-
exercises teach how to be good
riculum guide developed by Keep
stewards of the earth. National
America Beautiful, Inc. Also avail-
Audubon Society, Route 1, Box
able is a Mister Rogers video ($20)
171, Sharon, CT 06090. (A Span-
and activity book ($2.35) on recy-
ish language edition is planned for
cling for pre-schoolers. KAB, 9 West
1991.)
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February 1991
Take Pride in America Month
Materials (from p.6)
Proclaim May as Take Pride
Pride in America campaign. Fo-
cusing on the diversity of projects
in America Month
which take place across the country,
the article provides information on
how the campaign began and how
Take Pride in America is a na-
concerned citizens involved in the
to get involved.
tional campaign that depends on
care of these resources;
Other materials available from
local commitment and grassroots
NOW, THEREFORE, I (name of
Take Pride in America include
involvement. An effective way to
official), do hereby proclaim the
bumper stickers, "We Support
encourage members of your
month of May as Take Pride in
[TPIA]" stickers for businesses,
community to become involved is
America Month and call upon the
youth membership cards and book
to ask state and local officials to
citizens of (this city or state) to rec-
marks, and TPIA brochures.
proclaim May as Take Pride in
ognize and participate in this im-
Take Pride supporters who wish
America Month. Below is a sample
portant public awareness effort.
to obtain materials for Take Pride
proclamation that can be sent to
Together we will promote the wise
Month should write to Take Pride
the governor, mayor and other
use of this magnificent land-now
in America, Post Office Box 1339,
elected officials. Please remember
and for future generations.
Jessup, MD 20794. Please allow 4-
that the Take Pride national office
6 weeks for delivery.
is happy to receive copies of proc-
lamations issued by state and lo-
cal officials.
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
Press releases should be typed double-spaced. Be sure to include a local
SAMPLE PROCLAMATION
contact name and phone number.
WHEREAS, America is blessed
with outstanding natural, cultural
Take Pride in America Month Set For May
and historical resources on fed-
eral, state and local lands; and,
WHEREAS, America is blessed
(Spokesperson) today announced the designation of May 1990 as
with outstanding human re-
Take Pride in America Month. Special events have been planned
sources citizens with a unique
across the nation to encourage Americans to become involved personally
in the preservation of natural, cultural and historical resources.
volunteer spirit rooted in our
frontier tradition; and,
(Spokesperson) said, "During the month of May, Americans begin to
think about returning to the outdoors. This is an ideal time to spread
WHEREAS, this country's recre-
the message that this land is ours to preserve for this, and for
ational and cultural resources
future generations."
contribute to the economic and
Approximately 700 million acres of lands and waters are managed
social wellbeing of communities
by the federal government on behalf of the public. Millions more
and the country as a whole; and,
acres of state, county and city lands contribute to our wealth
WHEREAS, the future of
of resources.
America's great monuments to
"Public lands belong to all of us. We cannot afford to sit idly by and
history, as well as the vast treasury
watch these valuable resources deteriorate. All of us must pitch in
of natural wonders depends on the
and help promote preservation of public resources," (Spokesperson)
said. "One way you can motivate your community and stimulate
commitment of the American people
their interest in public land stewardship is to participate in Take
to whom they belong; and,
Pride in America Month."
WHEREAS, the Take Pride in
Take Pride in America Month ushers in the season that most
America campaign is a partnerhsip
Americans prefer to spend outside. It is a splendid time to make a
of federal agencies, states, com-
commitment to find out how you can become involved in activities
munities and private organiza-
which benefit public lands and resources in your neighborhood. To
tions committed to the wise use
find out more about what has been planned for Take Pride Month,
of public resources; and,
contact (local contact or state coordinator).
WHEREAS, a national Take
For more information on the Take Pride in America campaign,
interested persons may write: Take Pride in America, Post Office Box
Pride in America Month was es-
1339, Jessup, MD 20794.
tablished to focus attention on
public resources, and on the
February 1991
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Take Pride In America
Take Pride Partnerships Benefit National Parks
U
nder the banner of
vate partnerships can
Take Pride in
work to solve some of
America, the National Park
the nation's problems,"
Service, Dow Chemical
Yosemite's superintendent
Company and Huntsman
Mike Finley said.
Chemical Corporation
"Our goal, ultimately, is
have formed a unique
to achieve a high level of
partnership to introduce
participation in the parks,
arecycling gprogram at three
and to create an increased
national parks-Acadia in
public awareness that re-
Maine, Great Smoky
cycling is something we
Mountain in Tennessee and
all should be doing in our
the Grand Canyon. Afourth,
homes, neighborhoods
Yosemite, will join them this
and communities," said
year, as soon as bear-proof
Frank Popoff, Dow's
containers are perfected.
A camper at the Grand Canyon National Park separates his
President and C.E.O.
Announced last spring,
plastic, glass and aluminum as part of the new recycling
As a final step in the
the project has allowed
program sponsored by the National Park Service, The Dow
project, salvaged plastic
more than 5 million visi-
Chemical Company, and Huntsman Corp.
will be returned to parks
tors to recycle over
in the form of picnic
150,000 pounds of plastic, glass
disposal problems in parks. Park visi-
tables, park benches and signs
and aluminum during the
tors will find a convenient recycling
which demonstrate that recycling
project's first season. The project,
infrastructure consisting of easily
works. After observing the suc-
whose slogan reads "Recycling:
identifiable recycling bins and an ex-
cess of the pilot project, plans
It's as Easy as a Walk in the Park,"
tensive recycling education program.
are being made to expand the
provides campers with a construc-
"This new recycling program is a
recycling effort to other sites in
tive way to help resolve solid waste
perfect example of how public-pri-
the National Park System.
T
he National Park Service has
Transportation, Inc., previous
vancy, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite
taken possession of 4.3 miles
owners of the property.
304, Washington, D.C. 20002.
of abandoned railroad right-of-way
Also presented with Take Pride
along the historic C&O Canal,
certificates were two other princi-
bringing to a conclusion five years
pal players in the project: the Rails-
of negotiations to create an 11-mile
To-Trails Conservancy and the
hiking and biking corridor know as
Coalition for the Capital Crescent
Capital Crescent' Georgetown
Trail. Advocates of rails-to-trails
to Silver Spring, Maryland.
projects, which are flourishing
In a signing ceremony last No-
across America, point to the ben-
vember, Deputy Secretary of the
efits of these recreation areas: they
Interior Frank Bracken accepted
provide pleasant routes for biking
title to the right-of-way from
and jogging; uncrowded natural
Washington, D.C. businessman
tracts in urban settings; improved
Kingdon Gould on behalf of the
habitats for wildflowers and birds;
Georgetown Branch Foundation.
higher property values near the
Mr. Gould was awarded with a De-
trails; and greater tax revenues for
partment of the Interior Take Pride
local governments.
in America certificate for assist-
For more information on how to
ing the National Park Service and
become involved in converting an
Montgomery County with the land
abandoned railway to a recreational
Washington, D.C., businessman
purchase by negotiating with CSX
trail, write Rails-To-Trails Conser-
Kingdon Gould, whose efforts made
the Capital Crescent Trail possible.
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February 1991
Recycled
TAKE PRIDE
IN AMERICA
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
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1991
NATIONAL AWARDS
PROGRAM
THE AWARDS PROGRAM
The Take Pride in America Awards Program recognizes individuals and public and private groups
for outstanding stewardship projects or awareness efforts involving federal, state, local and Indian
lands, waters and cultural resources. If activities can be demonstrated to have public benefit,
projects may take place on privately owned lands.
The goals of the Take Pride in America campaign are to:
Increase awareness of the importance of wise use
of natural and cultural resources;
Encourage an attitude of stewardship and respon-
sibility toward America's resources; and,
Promote participation by individuals, organizations
and communities in caring for public and private resources.
The awards program is open to any individual and to public and private sector groups that have
contributed to the increased wise use of America's land, water and cultural resources.
JUDGING
Projects will undergo a two-stage review process. Entries will be screened first to produce the program
finalists; then, a Blue Ribbon Panel will judge the finalists and select the winners. Categories may be
subdivided by project size for judging purposes. Each entry will be judged according to four general
guidelines:
Does the activity promote Take Pride in America's goals?
Does the activity encourage development of a new public
resource stewardship ethic?
Did the activity improve conditions for the public
land and/or resources?
Did the activity demonstrate a high level of commitment?
Any individual or organization which has won top honors in the Awards Program for five consecutive
years will be automatically nominated to the Take Pride in America Hall of Fame.
CATEGORIES
Choose only one. Examples are included to help nominators select the most appropriate category.
I. Constituent Organizations and Civic Associations: Trade, professional and special interest
groups (for example, Audubon Society, National Association of Manufacturers, American Recreation
Coalition) and organizations and clubs that have a public service mission (Jaycees, Lions, Optimists).
As a part of the 1989 Clean Up Ohio Campaign, the Lake Erie Marine Trades
Association sponsored a Clean Up and Treasure Hunt to kick off National Safe
Boating Week.
The Camden City Garden Club of New Jersey administers a community gardening
program to turn unused public lands into productive urban gardens while at the
same time improving blighted areas in their neighborhoods.
II.
Businesses/Corporations: For profit companies.
The First National Bank of Jasper took an innovative approach to the litter
problem in Walker County, Alabama, by helping to sponsor cleanup activities
along local roadways.
Based in Dallas, Texas, the Mobil Exploration and Producing U.S., Inc., has
been in the forefront of corporate support for and involvement in beach cleanups
in the Gulf of Mexico Region since comprehensive statewide cleanups began in 1986.
III.
Youth: Non-academic organizations for persons 18 years and younger (for example, scout-
ing groups, Future Farmers of America).
Nearly 1,000 people, representing forty 4-H Clubs, participated in "adopt-a-park"
projects in Montgomery County, Maryland, helping to foster volunteerism and wise
stewardship of parkland and other public property.
An Eagle Scout tackled planning and building an interpretive trail for physically-
challenged visitors to Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in northern Idaho.
IV.
Media: Print and broadcast organizations.
The publisher and staff of the Franklin News-Post have helped sustain and
support stewardship activities by providing wide coverage to a range of litter
control and beautification activities in their area of Virginia.
WJBK-TV coordinates the annual cleanup of the Rouge River which courses
through 48 communities in southeastern Michigan.
V.
Education Institutions: Students, teachers, and administrators from elementary, middle
and high schools, colleges and universities.
A Cape Henlopen High School oceanography class initiated a continuing dune
stabilization project for students to benefit Cape Henlopen State Park in
Delaware following Hurricane Gloria.
The Madison School in Hinsdale, Illinois, developed a unique curriculum which
ties regular school studies to environmental topics.
VI.
Individuals: Persons or families not acting as part of any organized group.
A public-spirited businesswoman has been the driving force behind efforts to
develop the Stowe Recreation Path in that small Vermont ski resort and promote
the concept of greenways throughout the state and nation.
A California husband-wife professional photography team volunteered 1,540 hours
to inventory and monitor hawk, prairie falcon, bald and golden eagle nests.
VII.
Public/Private Partnerships: Joint efforts between government agencies and private
individuals or organizations.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado acts in partnership with public agencies and
other civic organizations to enlist citizens to carry on constructive projects that
improve public resources and augment citizens' ability to participate knowledgeably
in land management policy decisions.
Due to the efforts of the East Gallatin State Recreation Area Task Force, an
83-acre site near Bozeman, Montana, is being used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Cooperation among the Soil Conservation Service, Montana's Department of Fish,
Wildlife and Parks, private citizens, local businesses and the task force produced
this award-winning project.
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VIII. Local Governments: Cities, townships, counties, Indian governments, or other local
governmental bodies and their employees in projects above and beyond what is normally consid-
ered to be the scope of their day-to-day responsibilities.
The Arlington County, Virginia, Department of Parks, Recreation and Community
Resources sponsors stream cleanup and improvement activities and manages a
pilot program to re-introduce trout to a local stream.
The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, reclaimed and renovated Short Beach Park on
the banks of the Housatonic River, converting the neglected land into a recreational
facility that is compatible with the natural habitat.
IX.
State Governments: Employees or agencies of a state or commonwealth in projects above
and beyond what is normally considered to be the scope of their day-to-day responsibilities.
The State of Hawaii's Department of Transportation launched a major anti-litter
program called "Litter Bugs Me," which included public education and awareness
activities as well as cleanups at airport terminals, in commercial and pleasure
boat harbors, and along the state's scenic highways.
Five agencies of the State of North Carolina sponsor an annual Beach Sweep,
involving thousands of volunteers who pick up tons of trash during the day-long
event every September.
X.
Federal Government: Employees or agencies of the U.S. Government in projects above
and beyond what is normally considered to be the scope of their day-to-day responsibilities.
The Hartwell Lake Cleanup Campaign is a lake-wide event organized by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The cleanup has been staged on the reservoir, which is located on
the border between Georgia and South Carolina every year since 1981.
A special effort sponsored by the Bienville Ranger District National Forest in Forest,
Mississippi, has resulted in the Living Legacy Plantation, where over 10,000 trees
were planted to commemorate the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Participating states and state contacts are listed at the end of this application booklet. These states
have been provided with awards applications and other informational materials. Individuals and
groups located in participating states MUST submit nominations to the state contact prior to the
designated deadline date to become eligible for a national award. A number of states hold their own
Take Pride in America awards ceremonies for the winners of these state-wide competitions.
Participating states may submit up to five state winners per category to the National Awards Program.
Individuals and groups in the District of Columbia may enter the awards competition by submitting
nominations directly to the Take Pride in America National Awards Program Office at 1849 C Street,
N.W. (Room 5123), Washington, D.C. 20240.
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ENTRY PROCEDURES
Your activity must have been begun, completed or continuing in 1990 or 1991.
Activities on privately owned lands may be entered if it can be demonstrated
that there is some public benefit.
Select the correct awards category. Nominations with many parts or activities should
be combined and submitted as one entry in the most appropriate category.
Complete the attached Awards Application (pages 6-9). PLEASE TYPE.
Incomplete applications will be subject to disqualification. Be sure to include
a mailing address and daytime telephone number where the nominee, or a
representative in the nominee's organization, may receive awards program
correspondence.
Please keep the Application form separate from supplemental materials and do
not staple, bend, punch holes in, or laminate Application form pages. Do not
use facsimile paper.
Additional supplementary information is NOT ENCOURAGED, nor will it neces-
sarily be considered in judging. If it is provided, place the information in a clearly
labeled folder or binder. Supplementary materials may be no larger than a standard-
size 2" three-ring binder or folder and include no more than 10 pages (these may be
front-and-back or front side only, single or double spaced). Each page should be
clearly labeled with the project name.
Nominees should be told in advance that their names will be placed for consid-
eration in the Awards Program. Surprises are not always welcome.
There is no entry fee. All materials become the property of the Take Pride in
America National Awards Program and WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
Send the Application and any supplementary materials to the appropriate state
contact by the deadline indicated for that state.
Applications will be accepted ONLY from the state contacts listed in this booklet.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The national winners will receive their awards and be recognized publicly at a special Take Pride in
America National Awards Ceremony in Washington, D. C. All nominees to the National Awards
Program will be invited to this ceremony. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation and
lodging expenses. No cash awards are given.
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PART I
FOR TPIA OFFICE USE ONLY
APPLICATION
SUMMARY STATEMENT
ACTIVITY DATA RECOR
OPT. SUPP. MATERIAL
1991 TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA
DATE & INITIALS
AWARDS APPLICATION
APPLICATION #91-
PLEASE TYPE
Name of Individual/Group Being Nominated*
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip Code
Contact Person in Group Being Nominated
Title, if any, of Contact Person
Daytime Phone Number (
)
Category
INFORMATION ABOUT PERSON SUBMITTING NOMINATION
Name
Title
Daytime Phone
(
)
Organization
Address
City
State
Zip Code
COMMUNITY REFERENCES: PLEASE LIST CONTACTS/ORGANIZATIONS IN YOUR COMMU-
NITY THAT ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE HISTORY AND SUCCESS OF YOUR PROGRAM.
*Name to be inscribed on award or certificate.
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PART II
1991 ACTIVITY DATA RECORD
Title of Activity:
Award Category (Name & Number):
Frequency of Activity (check only one):
one-time
periodic
continuing
Type of Activity (check only one):
cleanup
patrol/watch
donation
research/studies
"adopt-a"
public awareness
maintenance
interpretation
recycling
administration
environmental education
construction
volunteer recognition
other (specify):
Subject Area:
camping/hiking
trails/greenways
cultural/historical resources
forestry
soil/water conservation
geology/mapping
engineering/architecture
wildlife/fish
beautification/litter control
roadways
environmental protection
rangeland/farms
schools/playgrounds
recreational parks
other (specifiy):
Beginning Date:
End Date:
Continuing? Y
N
Total Volunteer Hours Donated:*
Total Number of People Involved:*
Site Name:
Closest City/Town:
County:
U.S. Congressional District:
State:
Land/Site Owner:
Federal
State
County
City
Other (specify):
Land/Site Owner/Agency:
Address:
City
State
Zip Code
Daytime Telephone Number: (
)
*For 1990-1991.
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PART III
SUMMARY STATEMENT
PLEASE INCLUDE (MUST BE TYPED; PAGES 7 AND 8 MAY BE USED):
1. A ONE-PARAGRAPH SUMMARY OF YOUR PROJECT. THIS PARAGRAPH MUST FIT IN THE BOX BELOW.
2. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND EXPLANATION OF THE PROJECTS OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS.
3. A STATEMENT OF WHETHER THE ACTIVITY IS CONTINUING, OCCASIONAL, PERIODIC, OR A ONE-TIME
EVENT.
4. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE ACTIVITY IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR THE LAND AND/OR
RESOURCE.
5. INDICATION OF PRINCIPAL SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING AND CORPORATE IN-KIND/MATERIAL DONATIONS..
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Please provide comments or suggestions regarding this Application or the Take Pride in America National Awards Program
process here.
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ALABAMA
COLORADO
HAWAII
Awards Deadline: 10/01/91
Awards Deadline: 11/12/91
Awards Deadline: 10/31/91
James D. Martin, Commissioner
Kate Jones
William W. Paty, Chairman
Conservation and Natural Resources
Public Information Coordinator
Board of Land and
64 North Union Street
Department of Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Montgomery, AL 36130
1313 Sherman, Room 718
Post Office Box 621
Staff Contact:
Denver, CO 80203
Honolulu, HI 96809
Diana Hart
303/866-5887
Staff Contact:
205/242-3151
Keiji Ikezaki
CONNECTICUT
808/548-7455
ALASKA
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Awards Deadline: 9/17/91
Timothy Keeney
IDAHO
Margaret Ward
Commissioner for Environmental
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Office of the Governor
Protection
John Barnes, Executive Director
3601 "C" Street, Suite 758
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 117
Idaho Heritage Trust
Anchorage, AK 99503-5990
Hartford, CT 06106
508 South Fifth Street
907/561-4228
Staff Contact:
Boise, ID 83702
Bill Delaney
208/384-0176
AMERICAN SAMOA
203/566-5391
Tulafono Solaita, Director
ILLINOIS
Department of Parks and Recreation
DELAWARE
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
American Samoa Government
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Carol Knowles
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
Jeffrey J. Leggett
Office of Public Information
684-699-1614
Office of the Governor
Department of Conservation
Carvel State Office Building
524 South Second Street, Suite 510
ARIZONA
820 French Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1787
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Wilmington, DE 19801
217/782-7454
Marcia Dillman
302/571-3210
Commission on the Arizona
INDIANA
Environment
FLORIDA
Awards Deadline: 10/15/91
1645 West Jefferson, Suite 416
Awards Deadline: 9/30/91
Anna Sayre
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Shari Naftzinger
Department of Natural Resources
Staff Contact:
Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington, Room 271-W
Marion Reeves
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46204
602/542-2102
(MS-30)
317/232-4070
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
ARKANSAS
904/487-2018
IOWA
Awards Deadline: 10/31/91
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Peggy Harris
GEORGIA
Daryl Howell
Office of the Governor
Awards Deadline: 10/11/91
Department of Natural Resources
State Capitol, Room 205
Joe Tanner, Commissioner
Wallace State Office Building
Little Rock, AR 72201
Department of Natural Resources
East Ninth and Grand
501/682-2345
205 Butler Street, S.W., Suite 1352
Des Moines, IA 50319
Atlanta, GA 30334
515/281-8524
CALIFORNIA
Staff Contacts:
Awards Deadline: 9/19/91
Burt Weerts
KANSAS
John Arnold
404/656-5872
Awards Deadline: 9/30/91
Take Pride in California
Chuck Gregory
Jack Lacey, Acting Secretary
Department of Parks & Recreation
404/656-6539
Wildlife & Parks Department
Room 1442-10
900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 502
Post Office Box 942896
GUAM
Topeka, KS 66612-1220
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Staff Contact:
916/445-6477
Roseanne Ada
Tom Kirker
First Lady of Guam
913/296-2281
Government House
Post Office Box 2950
Agana, Guam 96910
671/477-9845
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KENTUCKY
MINNESOTA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Carl H. Bradley, Secretary
Renee Vail
Wilbur F. LaPage
Natural Resources and
Director of Volunteer Programs
Director of Parks & Recreation
Environmental Protection Cabinet
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Resources
18 Reilly Road
Box 36, 500 Lafayette Road
and Economic Development
Frankfort, KY 40601
St. Paul, MN 55155-4036
Post Office Box 856
Staff Contact:
612/297-1448
Concord, NH 03302-0856
Debra Hockensmith
Staff Contact:
Division of Waste Mgmt.
MISSISSIPPI
Terri E. Edwards
502/564-6716
Awards Deadline: 10/1/91
603/271-3255
Becky T. McNair
LOUISIANA
Public Affairs Specialist
NEW JERSEY
Awards Deadline: 11/12/91
Soil Conservation Service
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Martha A. Swan, Deputy Secretary
Federal Building, Suite 1321
Dawn Blauth
Department of Natural Resources
100 West Capitol
Assistant to the Director
Natural Resources Building
Jackson, MS 39269
Office of Communications & Public
Post Office Box 94396
601/965-4336
Education
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Department of Environmental
504/342-4500
Protection CN402
MISSOURI
401 East State Street, 7th Floor
MAINE
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Trenton, NJ 08625
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
G. Tracy Mehan III, Director
609/984-3643
Richard H. Silkman, Director
Department of Natural Resources
State Planning Office
Post Office Box 176
NEW MEXICO
State House Station 38
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Awards Deadline: 10/31/91
Augusta, ME 04333
Staff Contact:
Karen Brown
207/289₁-$261
Joe Scott
State Parks & Recreation Division
314/751-3443
408 Galisteo Street
MARYLAND
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1147
Awards Deadline: 10/31/91
MONTANA
505/827-7862
Torrey C. Brown, M.D., Secretary
Awards Deadline: 10/15/91
Department of Natural Resources
Glenn Marx
NEW YORK
580 Taylor Avenue
Natural Resources Policy Analyst
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Annapolis, MD 21401
Office of the Governor
Madeline J. Gallo
Staff Contact:
Capitol Station
Assistant Commissioner
Helene Tenner
Helena, MT 59620
Office of Public Affairs
301/974-2505
406/444-3111
Department of Environmental
Conservation
MASSACHUSETTS
NEBRASKA
50 Wolf Road, Room 602
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Albany, NY 12233-1016
Andrew Winter, Special Assistant
Dayle E. Williamson
518/457-2390
Office of the Governor
NebraskaNatural Resources
State House
Commission
Boston, MA 02133
301 Centennial Mall South
NORTH CAROLINA
617/727-5787
Lincoln, NE 68509-4876
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Staff Contact:
John Poole
MICHIGAN
Steve Gaul
Department of Environment, Health
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
402/471-2081
& Natural Resources
Rollie Harmes, Chief
Division of Parks & Recreation
Real Estate Division
NEVADA
Post Office Box 27687
Department of Natural Resources
Awards Deadline: 10/15/91
Raleigh, NC 27611
Post Office Box 30028
Ron James
919/733-7795
Lansing, MI 48909
Department of Conservation
Staff Contact:
and Natural Resources
Bill Schmidt
Capital Complex
517/335-3257
123 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
702/687-5138
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SOUTH CAROLINA
VIRGINIA
NORTH DAKOTA
Awards Deadline: 11/4/91
Awards Deadline: 10/1/91
Awards Deadline: 10/1/91
Diane Waddle
B. C. Leynes, Jr., Director
Terry Messmer
State Litter Coordinator
Department of Conservation &
Department of Animals & Range
South Carolina Clean & Beautiful
Recreation
Science-Room 181, Hultz Hall
1205 Pendleton Street
203 Governor Street, Suite 302
ND State University
Columbia, SC 29201
Richmond, VA 23219
Box 5053, University Station
803/734-0141
Staff Contact:
Fargo, ND 58105
Leon E. App
701/237-7950
SOUTH DAKOTA
804/786-6124
Awards Deadline: 10/15/91
OHIO
Chuck Post
WASHINGTON
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Information Supervisor
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Mary V. Hayes
Game, Fish and Parks Department
Joan Hauser-Crowe
Public Information & Education Office
Foss Building, 523 East Capitol
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Department of Natural Resources
Pierre, SD 57501-3182
Parks and Recreation Commission
1930 Belcher Drive, Building D-3
Staff Contact:
7150 Cleanwater Lane, KY-11
Columbus, OH 43224
Ken Moum
Olympia, WA 98504-5711
614/265-6791
605/773-3485
206/753-5759
OKLAHOMA
TENNESSEE
WEST VIRGINIA
Awards Deadline: 10/15/91
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
J.B. Bennett, Executive Director
J. W. Luna, Commissioner
J. Edward Hamrick III, Director
Department of Tourism & Recreation
Department of Environment &
Division of Natural Resources
500 Will Rogers Building
Conservation
Capitol Complex, Building 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
701 Broadway
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Staff Contact:
Nashville, TN 37243-0435
Charleston, WV 25305
Statewide Comprehensive
Staff Contact:
Staff Contact:
Planner
Mary Locker
Maxine Scarbro
405/521-2973
615/742-6738
304/348-3370
OREGON
TEXAS
WISCONSIN
Awards Deadline: 11/1/90
Awards Deadline: 10/31/91
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Mary Englund
Cynthia W. Galvan
Scott Fromader
State Volunteer
Director, Volunteer Services
Office of the Governor
Program Coordinator
Governor's Office
115 East State Capitol
Bureau of Land Management
Post Office Box 12428
Madison, WI 53707-8983
Post Office Box 2965
Austin, TX 78711
608/267-8912
Portland, Oregon 97208
512/463-1782
503/280-7033
WYOMING
UTAH
Awards Deadline: 10/15/91
PENNSYLVANIA
Awards Deadline: 11/15/91
Rod Miller
Awards Deadline: 10/1/91
Dotti Brockbank
Federal Lands Coordinator
Matthew G. Azeles
Director of Public Affairs
State Planning Coordinator's Office
Bureau of State Parks
Department of Natural Resources
Herchler Building, 4th Floor East
Post Office Box 8551
1636 West North Temple
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
307/777-7574
717/783-4356
Staff Contact:
Sharry Pickett
RHODE ISLAND
801/538-7200
Awards Deadline: 11/1/91
Michelle Merola
VERMONT
Program Administrator (OSCAR)
Awards Deadline: 10/1/91
Department of Environmental
George Plumb
Management
Department of Forests, Parks &
Nine Hayes Street
Recreation
Providence, RI 02908
103 South Main Street
401/277-3434
Waterbury, VT 05676
802/244-8713
11
TAKE
PRIDE IN
AMERICA
Take Pride in America
Post Office Box 1129
Jessup, MD 20794-1129