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Litter program reports increased activity; interns expanding outreach
Summary
Litter-control supervisor reported higher collection and improved tracking (99% response rate) and education staff and interns described school and farmers-market outreach and a new USDA-funded animation to increase public participation.
Kelly Holcak, the county’s litter-control supervisor, reported the litter program has seen large increases in tracked metrics since last year. She said the miles covered and litter collection numbers have risen and that improved tracking (Smartsheets) and bulk tracking capture now make the figures higher than previously reported.
"All of the, percentages, all of the numbers have increased, immensely since last year," Kelly said, adding the program has a 99% response rate to concerns and is now focusing on routing efficiency as coverage improves.
Education staff described outreach successes: Libby said county staff have started teaching in district schools and plan professional development with teachers; intern Alicia Elston described boots‑on‑the‑ground outreach at convenience centers and farmers markets where staff engaged more than 900 residents in recent months.
Board members praised the staff and suggested using subcommittees and partner groups (Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs Committee) to broaden sustainability audits and outreach.
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