Community Clean-Up Assistance Program
The CRD Community Clean-up program supports groups that make visible environmental improvements to their community through organized clean-ups. It provides financial support for projects that:
- Achieve visible environmental benefits
- Encourage people to take environmentally responsible behaviour
All projects must be conducted within the Capital Region and include the clean up, rehabilitation or enhancement of the natural environment at one or more of the following public lands/waterways:
Green space (natural areas, recreational parks and playgrounds- Ditches or roadsides (excludes highways)
- Marine shorelines and harbours
- Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, streams and other natural waterways
Completed 2011 Events
April 21st - Tim Horton's Community Clean-up
- Students from School District 61 will clean-up their school yards and nearby parks.
- Special thanks to Glad, who has generously donated garbage and recycling bags for this event.
April 23 - Pender Island Earth Day Clean-up
The Pender Islands Conservancy Association is organizing another island-wide beach clean-up for the day after Earth Day on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 am to noon. Garbage drop off at Medicine Beach Market.
June 4th - Willis Point Community Association
- Willis Point Community Association members and volunteers will be cleaning up roadsides and parks in the Willis Point neighbourhood.
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