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Community News and Resources | March 2026 A monthly publication funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection
We invite you to explore this year’s report and discover stories of resilience, collaboration, and hope - proof that when Pennsylvanians come together, we can transform our shared spaces and strengthen our legacy of environmental care.
Thank you for being part of this journey. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and even more excited for what comes next. Let’s continue building a Pennsylvania we can all be proud to call home.
Join Pick Up Pennsylvania in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary
We invite residents across the Commonwealth to help showcase Pennsylvania at its best by registering for Pick Up Pennsylvania.
Registration is open! Events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by PA Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT, as supplies last. Events can include litter and illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and anti-litter education events. Events must be registered to receive free cleanup supplies.
PA Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoringtrash disposal, free of charge or at a reduced ratein the month of April at participating landfills. Events must be registered to access this benefit.
As an added incentive, submit your event's before and after photos to Pennsylvania Resources Council’s Lens on Litter for a chance to win $500! Learnhow.
Chewy Fulfillment Center adopted Archbald Heights Road, Lackawanna County, in 2023.
Land and Water Stewards
Stewards of the State
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Land and Water Steward Programs, funded by PA Department of Environmental Protection, empowers everyday Pennsylvanians to become stewards of the land and water they cherish. Litter impacts our quality of life, the natural environment and economic development in communities near and far. Caring for our roads, trails, waterways, and shared public spaces benefits everyone. Clean, well-maintained areas not only reduce safety hazards caused by litter—they also create more welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike, while lowering long-term maintenance costs.
Waterway Stewards: Community Science in Action
The Waterway Steward Program is an initiative designed to engage outdoor enthusiasts in the protection of the state’s rivers, streams, and lakes. Participants become “community scientists,” collecting litter and recording data on waterway health at least twice a year. Each steward receives a Waterway Cleanup Kit.
Land Stewards: Keeping Pennsylvania’s Roads and Area Clean
The Land Steward Program mobilizes volunteers to tackle litter on land. The program provides cleanup supplies and helps coordinate waste disposal with local municipalities.
We all share the responsibility of keeping our communities clean and beautiful. Join one of our stewardship programs today and help protect the places you love! Becoming a steward is simple. Visit Land Stewards or Waterway Stewards for more information.
Haine Middle School, Butler County - Litter Free School Zone since 2015.
Litter Free School Zone - Calling All Teachers!
Help your students take pride in their school while making a real impact on the environment. The Litter Free School Zone program, funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection, invites schools across Pennsylvania to commit to keeping their grounds clean and litter‑free.
Schools that join the program receive a Litter Free School Zone sign to proudly display on campus, helping raise community awareness and showcasing students’ leadership.
Your support makes everything we do possible. Please consider supporting our mission of empowering Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful.
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