From April 1 to May 31, 2025, districts across the Commonwealth mobilized volunteers to tackle litter and illegal dumpsites within their county boundaries.
The challenge, designed to promote community pride and environmental responsibility, required conservation districts to register and report their efforts with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania online platform, funded by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Westmoreland County Conservation District stood out for its outstanding commitment, coordination, and impact.
A total of 15 district staff and volunteers collected an astonishing 15,665 pounds of trash and tires from an area in Latrobe Borough, earning $500 and statewide bragging rights as this year’s champion.
The award check was presented at the annual meeting of the PA Association of Conservation Districts at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, PA on July 17.
"We are so grateful to partner with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful with the Conservation District Trash Champion Award. Conservation districts work year-round to protect clean water and healthy soil for the future," said Amy Brown, PACD Acting Executive Director. "This challenge is just one example of their hands-on commitment to improving our communities."
Eleven county conservation districts participated in the challenge, engaging staff and volunteers who collected 40,070 pounds of trash, 658 tires.
“We’re honored to sponsor this statewide competition that compliments our mission of empowering Pennsylvanians to keep our communities clean and beautiful," said Heidi Pedicone, Director of Programs for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. “Westmoreland County Conservation District staff and volunteers exemplified what it means to lead by example in protecting and beautifying our communities. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful extends its sincere thanks to every district, volunteer, and partner who made this challenge a success.”
Participants received free cleanup supplies and access to free disposal at participating landfills during April through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania program, the state's largest community improvement program.
Visit KPB’s Pick Up Pennsylvania webpage to learn more.
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Keep PA Beautiful helps mobilize over 100,000 volunteers a year to pick up litter, clean up illegal dumping and beautify Pennsylvania.
Resource Link:
-- PA Association Of Conservation Districts Recognizes County Conservationists [PaEN]
[Posted: July 29, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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