Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission kicking off 2024 Great American Cleanup
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission is gearing up to kick off cleanup efforts throughout the state in preparation for the 2024 eclipse.
The commission is calling on the state to participate in its Great American Cleanup by registering and hosting cleanups from March 1 through May 31.
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Since the April 8 eclipse is expected to bring tourists into Arkansas, commission and state officials are reminding residents that this is a great opportunity to contribute to the spring cleanup.
“As we gear up to welcome visitors from across the country for the 2024 Eclipse event, KAB’s spring cleanup initiative offers a unique opportunity to present Arkansas at its finest,” Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis said. “By participating in the Great American Cleanup, we can ensure that our communities are clean and welcoming to all who come to experience the state and help restore our communities to their best after this special event concludes.”
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Commission officials said that organizers can use its available resources and supplies to host a cleanup. Supplies include disposable gloves, trash bags and fluorescent safety vests, officials said.
The commission called its 2023 Great Arkansas Cleanup a success, stating that thousands of volunteers gathered nearly 200 tons of litter throughout the state.
To get involved in this year’s cleanup efforts, organizers and volunteers can sign up for a local event at KeepArkansasBeautiful.com.
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