NICE >> A “Country Clean Up” day is scheduled for Thursday, June 25 starting at 8 a.m. in Nice. The meeting place is at the end of Pyle Road.
“Thanks to Coach Gudmundson, Upper Lake High School students will support the first of several clean up days as part of their community service requirements and in the process will get firsthand exposure to the problems associated with illegal dumping of trash,” said county supervisor Jim Steele, the organizer of the event.
“Reports from citizens in nearby neighborhoods and those who enjoy spending time in the hills that form a visual backdrop for our towns want something done about the trash problems they encounter. Not only is trash unseemly on the landscape and can pose health risks, it can end up fouling our streams and ultimately our lake. In some cases, people driving into the hills to illegally dump their garbage are creating erosion problems that also contribute to the deterioration of our lake ecosystem. I’ve been working with volunteers, community leaders and government officials to curb the destructive nature of these activities. The response to calls for help has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Steele.
Anyone wishing to help is welcome. In particular the group needs trucks to haul the garbage to the landfill. Please bring your own tarps and tie downs. All other supplies will be provided for volunteers.
To sign up or for more information email supervisor Steele at jim.steele@lakecountyca.gov or call him at 707-295-6198.
