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DuPage County’s SCARCE reports 304 programs and 21,000 participants in 2024; expands county recycling and education outreach
Summary
At the Feb. 4 meeting SCARCE staff reviewed 2024 education and outreach, citing 304 programs that reached about 21,000 people, and described countywide initiatives including pumpkin-smash composting, cooking oil recycling turned into biofuel, syringe/EpiPen collections with the sheriff, and upcoming teacher and school programs.
SCARCE staff delivered a year-in-review to the DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee on Feb. 4, highlighting expanded education and collection programs across the county and attendance metrics for 2024.
"In 2024, it's 304 programs, over 21,000 people," said Kaye, a staff member presenting the report. The presentation described K-12 and adult outreach including watershed models at schools and community events, a teacher institute field trip to the Elmhurst Quarry and other water facilities, the 18th Sustainable Design Challenge for high school students and STEMAPALOOZA events that combine cleanups with hands-on exhibits.
SCARCE noted several countywide collection and recycling programs: a…
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