Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission
MISSION
Increase citizen awareness and understanding of the need for individual
environmental stewardship and offer opportunities for public involvement in
environmental programs and projects.
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
We are a certified affiliate of the National Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a
non-profit organization headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. We are also a
member of the state Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate program under the direction
of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. There are fifty-seven
affiliates in Georgia. Twenty-one states have statewide programs.
Our commission consists of twelve volunteer members who are appointed by the
county board of commissioners to staggered three year terms. We also have
auxiliary members who volunteer to help on a part-time basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute environmental and educational outreach programs designed to
increase citizens awareness and understanding of the need for individual
environmental stewardship.
Provide supportive educational materials for county programs such as Litter
Control and Abatement, Solid Waste Management & Recycling and Beautification
Projects.
Conduct environmental & recycling programs and projects.
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Esther Porter, Executive Director
abp30677@yahoo.com
Matthew Fletcher
Helene Hendon
Kate McDaniel
David Porter
Monica Ali
Mary Mellein
Penny Mills
Nancy Abrol
Cathy Heembrock
Rosemary Franklin
Simon Garrett
Henry Hibbs
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 145
Watkinsville, Ga. 30677
Links:
Keep America Beautiful
For Additional information please contact:
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission
Phone (706) 769-7327