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Contact: Johanna Wheeler Contact: Christopher Derman On March 15, 2017, approximately 30 employees from every division in the park participated in Sparkle Day, the park’s annual employee litter pickup event. Inaugurated in 2013, Big South Fork sets aside a day each year that coincides with the start of spring, for employees to get together in an effort to remove trash, making Big South Fork “sparkle.” In spite of inclement weather, can-do spirit, coupled with stewardship prevailed. Their efforts from this year’s event resulted in in the removal of:
The park’s recycling effort is something the staff take great pride in. “Big South Fork is committed to environmental stewardship,” said Superintendent Niki Nicholas. “It is embedded in both the National Park Service mission and the national river & recreation area’s significance.” For more information about the park’s recycling efforts, Climate Friendly Parks status, as well as its commitment to sustainability and recycling, please use the following link: https://www.nps.gov/biso/getinvolved/recycling-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/getinvolved/sustainability.htm |
Last updated: March 17, 2017