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Keep America Beautiful affiliate reports rising volunteer turnout, expands education and cleanup events
Summary
Britney, executive director of Keep America Beautiful's local affiliate, told commissioners the group increased volunteer engagement this year, will host its annual "Get Down and Get Dirty" cleanup and is promoting an online eco-education resource and a printed recycling directory.
Britney, executive director of Keep America Beautiful's local affiliate, updated the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners on March 31, saying volunteer numbers and community partnerships are increasing and that the group has expanded education and cleanup programming.
"Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas by fostering a clean and beautiful environment," Britney said, describing the affiliate's focus on litter prevention education, volunteer cleanups and partnerships with public and private organizations.
Britney said the group's volunteer base and event participation are growing. She said last year’s "Get Down and…
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