Campus Clean Up on Thursday 3/3 at 4pm
Sign up for our next Respect the Nest Campus Litter Clean Up hosted by Environmental Health & Safety and ECOFGCU https://forms.gle/1QXHioMZfLGWS8jT7
Safety: Safety is a priority when engaging in experiential learning opportunities. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, bring a reusable water bottle with you, and apply sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen).
Why Cleaning Up and Preventing Litter Is So Important:
Not only can litter be unsightly, but much of the litter is made of plastic that does not biodegrade – it only breaks down into smaller bits of plastic that eventually washes out to our waterways. Preventing litter is especially important here on campus because FGCU is located on a regional, interconnected watershed system that spills into the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and joins the Gulf of Mexico. Preventing litter and pollution helps make sure that our waterways remain clean to protect the environment and wildlife. Keeping our stormwater system free from debris also prevents flooding and makes our campus more resilient.
How to use the Litterati app to record data from the clean-up:
Join the FGCU Respect the Nest – Spring 2022 Challenge:
Step 1 Download the Litterati app to your phone or device
Step 2 Join the FGCU Respect the Nest – Spring 2022 Challenge by using code: SPRING
Step 3 Take photo of litter where it is found, tag it (with object, material, and brand) and properly dispose of any litter you find.
Learn more about Litterati at https://www.litterati.org/