在九月期間,加州居民有數百個機會來美化當地水道,並且可以通過參與第40屆年度海岸清潔月活動來幫助創建更健康、更清潔的社區。 加州運輸部(Caltrans)與加州海岸委員會(California Coastal Commission)聯手,共同慶祝清理該州河流、溪流和海岸線四十周年。 有興趣幫助保護環境並為美化社區做貢獻的居民,請訪問 CoastalCleanupDay.org 報名參加當地的清潔活動。 海岸清潔月活動旨在清除自然環境中不美觀的垃圾和有害廢棄物,並通過教育讓參與者更好瞭解自己對社區水道(如湖泊、河流、小溪和海洋)造成的影響。提高人們對水道的保護意識並改變相關行為的目標與州長加文·紐森(Gavin Newsom)推出的12億美元的「清潔加州」(Clean California)計劃一脈相承。「清潔加州」計劃為期三年,在全州範圍內清除垃圾並美化環境。 「我鼓勵每個人都去參與當地的清潔活動,盡自己的一份力來保護我們壯麗的海岸線和珍貴的水道。」加州運輸部部長Tony Tavares說,「志願者服務是激勵他人養成環保習慣並在全州各地社區中建立環境保護傳統的強大推動力。」 當垃圾、寵物排泄物和其他廢棄物未被妥善處理時,就可能對水道帶來重大風險並造成負面影響。在遠離河流和海洋之處被丟棄的垃圾也可能被暴雨沖入水道。這就凸顯了採取行動來保衛這些寶貴自然資源不受污染的重要性。 加州人在旱季外出旅行、娛樂並花更多時間在戶外時,垃圾也逐漸堆積。這個季節的第一場大雨通常會將未處理的廢物和碎片沖入水道與海洋。海岸清潔月旨在通過社區緊急行動,在冬季到來之前減輕這些污染物的潛在影響。 「過去幾十年中,加州居民對保護海岸做出了極大的貢獻。」海岸委員會執行主任Kate Huckelbridge說,「更了不起的是,早期清潔活動的志願者們現在已經帶著他們的孩子甚至孫輩一起參與。這就證明瞭清潔運動長期蓬勃發展生命力。我們可以在全年都看到它的影響。」 查找您附近的清潔活動,請訪問 CoastalCleanupDay.org。以下是在9月21日星期六,加州運輸部聯合贊助的一些最大型清潔活動的詳細信息: Inland Empire Waterkeeper’s River 的河流清潔活動 時間:上午9點至11點 地點:Martha McLean Park Gazebo, 5759 Jurupa Ave, Riverside, 92504 Orange County Coast keeper’s California Coastal Cleanup Day 的加州海岸清潔日 時間:上午9點至中午 地點:Huntington State Beach Tower 8, 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, 92646 San Diego Coastkeeper 的清潔活動 時間:上午9點至中午 …
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Californians: Volunteer at a Coastal Cleanup Month Event and Help Protect Our Coastline and Local Waterways
SACRAMENTO — Throughout the month of September, Californians have hundreds of opportunities to beautify local waterways and contribute to healthier, cleaner communities as part of the 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Month. Caltrans is partnering with the California Coastal Commission to celebrate four decades of cleaning the state’s rivers, streams, and coastlines. People interested in helping the environment and making …
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The California Community Colleges & California Student Aid Commission Urge Community College Students to ACT NOW to Secure the Most Financial Aid Available for Community College Students Must Complete FAFSA/CADAA by the Cal Grant Sept. 3 to Deadline Maximize Amounts. SACRAMENTO, Calif. —The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the California Student Aid Commission urge community college students to submit …
Read More »Councilmember Mai Vang Hosts Fourth Annual South Sacramento Festival: Celebrating the Culture That Defines South Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA – Councilmember Mai Vang proudly hosted the Fourth Annual South Sacramento Festival, a vibrant event that celebrates the diversity and unity that make our community shine. This free festival, held at Valley Hi Park, brought together residents from all walks of life to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry that defines District 8. In attendance were Mayor Darrell Steinberg, …
Read More »Not So Sweet Side Campaign Spotlights Hidden Health Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Inspiring Healthier Drink Choices
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: CDPH has launched the Not So Sweet Side campaign to inform and encourage California families and communities to make healthy decisions about their sweetened beverage consumption. SACRAMENTO – In a new public awareness campaign, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and CalFresh Healthy Living cast a light on the various health risks associated with …
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Sau ba năm sáng kiến Clean California rất thành công của tiểu bang — đã tạo ra 18.000 việc làm và thu gom hơn 2,6 triệu mét khối rác trên khắp tiểu bang — California đang triển khai một chương trình chỉ định mới để khen thưởng các cộng đồng đã cam kết đến chính sách không xả rác và …
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18,000개의 일자리를 창출하고 주 전역에서 260만 입방 야드 이상의 쓰레기를 수거하는 등 매우 성공적으로 클린 캘리포니아 정책을 시행한 지 3년이 지난 지금, 캘리포니아는 쓰레기 제로 정책과 정기적인 지역 청소에 헌신한 지역사회에 보상을 제공하는 새로운 프로그램을 시작합니다. 개빈 뉴섬 주지사는 오늘 지역사회를 더 깨끗하고 안전하며 지속적으로 유지하기 위해 지역사회의 참여를 장려하는 주 전역의 노력인 클린 캘리포니아 커뮤니티 지정 프로그램의 출범을 발표했습니다. …
Read More »超過20個社區成為首批新「清潔加利福尼亞」稱號獲得者
加州政府高度成功的「清潔加利福尼亞」計劃已經實施三年。該計劃創造了18,000個工作崗位,並在全州範圍內清除了超過260萬立方碼的垃圾。加利福尼亞州現將啟動一個新的稱號項目,以獎勵那些做出零垃圾政策承諾並進行定期進行地方清潔的社區。 州長加文·紐森(Gavin Newsom)今天宣佈啟動「清潔加利福尼亞社區稱號項目」,旨在全州範圍內鼓勵各地方積極參與行動,從而使社區更加清潔、安全並可持續發展。 這個創新項目由加州交通部、Keep America Beautiful和Keep California Beautiful合作創立。 它是由州長紐森發起、由加州交通部領導的「清潔加利福尼亞」計劃中的最新項目。州政府為「清潔加利福尼亞」投資高達12億美元,計劃通過數年的努力來清潔、修復、改造和美化公共空間。 紐森政府今天與弗雷斯諾市一同啟動了該項目,並將弗雷斯諾市指定為首批作出承諾的22個加州社區之一。 「在過去的三年裡,『清潔加利福尼亞』已經將我們州內垃圾成害的區域轉變成為更加清潔、綠色和安全的空間。現在,二十多個社區也站出來承諾做出同樣的努力,並成為我們州的首批『清潔加利福尼亞社區』。我們都應該為自己居住的社區而感到自豪。通過這個項目,我們將為更多的加利福尼亞人實現這一目標。」加文·紐森州長 州長紐森在本周早些時候慶祝了「清潔加利福尼亞」計劃啟動三周年。該計劃創造了18,000個工作崗位,清除了超過260萬立方碼的垃圾。如果厚度為一英寸,那麼這些垃圾都足以覆蓋九條從聖地亞哥到加拿大邊境的5號州際公路車道。 「清潔加利福尼亞社區稱號計劃」著重表彰了大力貫徹一系列長期零垃圾政策的地方。這些政策旨在動員當地居民,以支持社區的美化和環境改善。每個城市必須達到15項特定標準中的10項才能獲得該稱號。截至目前,已有22個社區邁出了第一步。 「今天,我們表彰這些首批承諾獲得『清潔加利福尼亞社區』稱號的社區,並鼓勵全州其他社區也積極加入。」 加州交通部副部長Mike Keever 在弗雷斯諾的清潔活動中表示,「這個稱號突顯了那些心懷零垃圾願景的領跑社區。這些領跑者們理解清潔社區帶來的長期利益。我們為他們的努力而鼓掌稱讚。」 「清潔加利福尼亞稱號計劃」的評判標準包括地方主要官員的承諾、垃圾清除計劃、定期地方清潔和垃圾收集活動、建立衡量標準以追蹤垃圾清除情況以及吸引地方利益相關者和企業參與。作為回報,獲得稱號的社區將收到「清潔加利福尼亞社區」標牌、教育資源、免費清潔工具包、「清潔加利福尼亞」的相互推廣材料以及優先獲得Keep America Beautiful國家撥款的機會。該項目的目標是在2025年6月前吸引100個社區參與。欲瞭解更多訊息或申請加入「清潔加利福尼亞稱號項目」,請訪問 cleanca.com/designation。 瞭解其他幫助清潔您所在社區的方法或刊登清潔活動,請訪問我們的志願者頁面 cleanca.com/volunteer。 照片:薩克拉門託的清潔加州社區合作夥伴、苗族青年和家長聯合會
Read More »Over 20 Communities Become First to Earn New Clean California Designation
After three years of the state’s highly successful Clean California initiative — which has created 18,000 jobs and hauled away more than 2.6 million cubic yards of litter across the state — California is launching a new designation program to reward communities for committing to zero-litter policies and regular local cleanups. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the Clean …
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INVASIVE FRUIT FLY QUARANTINE LIFTED IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY Ag Officials Urge Residents to Take Steps to Prevent Future Introductions of Invasive Species SACRAMENTO — June 24, 2024 — Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Sacramento County residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the …
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