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PRIDE is funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

PRIDE Spring Cleanup, April 5-19

Tired of litter along the road or in a stream or park near your home? Make plans now to clean those spots during the PRIDE Spring Cleanup, which will be held April 5-19. Recruit your friends and neighbors to help. Call your local PRIDE Coordinator to reserve cleanup supplies for your project. While supplies last, volunteers will receive free T-shirts.

Local PRIDE Coordinators

Contact your local PRIDE Coordinator to learn about volunteer opportunities in your community.

Ronnie Callahan, Owsley County PRIDE Coordinator, 606.593.6800

County Solid Waste Coordinator

Contact your Solid Waste Coordinator to request a list of licensed garbage haulers in your county or to report illegal dumping.

Lucy Burroughs, 606.593.6465

Local Watershed Watch Programs

For information about becoming a Watershed Watch volunteer, call 800.928.0045 and ask for extension 473, or visit the program’s Web site at www.kywater.org/watch.

Kentucky River Watershed Watch

PRIDE Environmental Education Grant Recipients in the County (2007 Grant Cycle)

Grant recipients might need help with their environmental education projects from community members. Contact the grant recipient to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Owsley County Elementary School: $5,000 to enhance outdoor classroom

PRIDE Homeowner Septic System Grant Program in the County since 1999

Amount Invested:	$304,238
Septic Systems Installed:	101