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SOLVE Volunteer Collects Litter
SOLVE Volunteer Duo Carries Grain Bags Filled with Litter
What: SOLVE’s Portland Business District Cleanup, made possible by The Standard. This cleanup event will take place on Wednesday, March 15th, from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Where: The Standard, located at 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Media: Volunteer check-in begins at 9:00 AM. Media should arrive by 8:45 AM.
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Portland, Ore., March 14, 2023 - On Wednesday morning, volunteers will gather at The Standard to check into the Portland Business District Cleanup event.
SOLVE staff will provide a safety orientation along with cleanup supplies such as litter grabbers, vests, and gloves. Once volunteers receive all the necessary cleanup information and supplies, they will begin to disperse out into the surrounding neighborhood to collect litter.
Embracing the upcoming transition of winter to spring, volunteers are donating their time to fill grain bags with litter to beautify and restore our beloved city. Without proper disposal, trash left on the streets has the potential to travel to our waterways by making its way to our storm drains and ultimately becoming marine debris.
Each piece of litter that is picked up makes Rose City a cleaner and healthier place to live, work and play. With spring quickly approaching, there could not be a better time to spend some time outdoors and engage with your fellow community members!
You are invited to participate in the Portland Business District Cleanup by using the link below:
About SOLVE
SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.
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For Immediate Release
Downloadable image file: Oregon Spring Cleanup Flyer
Downloadable image file: SOLVE Volunteer Duo Strikes a Pose
Portland, Ore., March 7, 2023 – Join thousands of Oregonians this Earth Day for the Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by Portland General Electric. With the support of SOLVE, community leaders and partner organizations host restoration events, urban litter cleanup projects, and beach cleanups. Volunteer registration is now live, and all Oregonians are encouraged to sign up for this statewide cleanup event. Most Oregon Spring Cleanup events will occur on Earth Day, April 22nd, but SOLVE will be highlighting community events occurring between April 15th-23rd.
PGE has been supporting SOLVE’s mission to take care of Oregon’s natural spaces for more than thirty years. Each volunteer project is aimed at caring for one of Oregon’s most precious resources, our water, from source to sea. Removing invasive plant species, nurturing native plants, and collecting litter are all easy ways volunteers can create a positive impact on Oregon’s water quality.
Last year, during the 2022 Oregon Spring Cleanup, over 3,500 volunteers removed 44,000 pounds of litter and debris statewide. Sign up to volunteer today and let’s continue to build upon the momentum of last year’s events!
Each piece of litter collected prevents it from entering a nearby river, waterway, or storm drain, where it will eventually make its way to the sea and contribute to our global marine debris crisis.
Interested community members are encouraged to visit solveoregon.org to see a list of volunteer projects and sign up. The website allows you to see a map of Oregon and helps to easily locate projects near you! All necessary tools and supplies will be provided. The Oregon Spring Cleanup presented by PGE is a great way to connect with family members, coworkers, and neighbors, all while collectively giving back to some of Oregon’s most beautiful places.
About SOLVE
SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.
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