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FM 418 Boat Ramp Trash Cleanup

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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.

We will be cleaning up trash and debris from the area around the Village Creek boat ramp on FM 418 between Kountze and Silsbee.


Volunteers registering for this event will assist park staff and park partners with cleanup efforts. The event will begin at 9AM and end at 12PM.


Work will include:

  • Picking up trash and debris in the parking lot and along the waterway
  • Lifting trash bags (less than 40lbs)
  • Using trash grabbers
  • Assisting with other cleanup related tasks

PPE (Personal Proctective Equipment) provided but must be returned before departure:

  • Gloves
  • Safety glasses (optional)
  • High Visibility Vests

NOTE: Volunteers are prohibited from handling sharps according to park policy. (Sharps include: needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes, dental wire, etc.)


There will be a required safety meeting at each cleanup site before work begins. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, and to bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. Park staff will supply all necessary equipment (gloves, bags, trash grabbers).

Start Date - 2025-01-11

End Date - 2025-01-11

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The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.

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Sports & Recreation
Arts & Culture, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Fri Jan 10, 2025 - Sat Jan 11, 2025
04:00 PM - 03:59 PM

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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

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  • Public Groups

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