GPICA helps clean up the island
In celebration of its 65 anniversary, the Greater Pine Island Civic Association Board of Directors decided to celebrate by helping to keep Pine Island clean.
The GPICA recently adopted the two-mile stretch of Stringfellow Road as part of the Lee County Adopt-a-Road program. Board members (and a couple of their spouses) collected eight bags of trash during their first cleanup on Thursday, March 24.
“We want to be the change we want to see in the world,” said board member Connie D’Alessio, who organized the road adoption on behalf of the GPICA.
Islanders can help keep Pine Island clean, too!
• Carry a litterbag in your car.
• Never throw anything out of the car window — especially lit cigarette butts
• Ensure that trash receptacles are properly covered when placed outside for garbage collection
• Secure your load when you carry trash or loose items on top of your vehicle.
Did you know that half of all litter is unintentional? Please be sure to take a few extra minutes to secure items in boats and pickup truck beds so items don’t fly out as you’re heading out to enjoy your favorite fishing or boating spot.
Want to do more to keep Pine Island clean? Email info@GPICA if you’d like to join in a future cleanup. Adopt your own stretch of Stringfellow Road! Contact Adoption Coordinator Sarah Newcomb at 239-533-9400.