BLM seeks volunteers for trash cleanup
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is organizing a large-scale trash cleanup of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA), and is calling for volunteers who would like to help. The event, part of the NCA’s 25th Anniversary celebration, will take place on April 21 from 8 a.m.- noon, beginning at the Boise Wild Horse Corrals located at 12466 Pleasant Valley Road, south of the Boise Airport.
“Unfortunately, trash and illegal dumping is a problem on our public lands and the National Conservation Area is no different,” said NCA Manager Amanda Hoffman. “We are hoping to make this Idaho’s largest cleanup event ever and make a significant dent in the amount of trash we see out there. We’re strongly encouraged by the enthusiasm we’ve already received.”
This effort is part of a shared conservation stewardship that includes partnerships with the Idaho Army National Guard, the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership and Idaho Power.
Volunteers will be broken into groups and directed to locations within the NCA, where they can expect to encounter trash that includes everything from simple litter to discarded appliances. Please consider the following:
- The event will take place, rain or shine.
- You will need to provide your own transportation.
- Wear appropriate outdoor work clothes including boots, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and work gloves.
- Bring water and any food you feel you may need.
- While this is a family-friendly activity, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Those interested in participating are strongly encouraged to sign up by April 18 to help with logistical planning, though we encourage anybody to show up on the day of the event. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6mRuJzazx0uGVaR75YWRx6XwygSL4ZEyoWKu2YVfjkEgf7A/viewform.
To find the Boise Wild Horse Corrals, turn south on to Pleasant Valley Road from its intersection with Gowen Road, just south of the Boise Airport. Drive 4.3 miles and there will be a BLM sign and entrance road on the west (right) side.
For more information, contact BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Jared Fluckiger at (208) 384-3342.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.