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People release balloons during celebrations and other occasions. People also use balloons locally to help with fishing, which Morley described as intentional littering. But what some might not realize is that creatures get caught in the string or eat the balloons or balloon fragments, which can injure or kill them. Balloons contribute to the hefty amount of garbage on beaches and in the ocean or rivers. In response to the issue, the city of St. Augustine is looking to join other local governments in banning the release of balloons. St. Augustine Commissioner Barbara Blonder proposed the ordinance, which passed on first reading one more reading is required to enact the ordinance. ....
By Dennis Washington March 10, 2021 Dan Bates created Litter Gitter to collect floating trash in smaller streams and creeks. (Dennis Washington / Alabama NewsCenter) Don Bates loves his job. His official title is “Founder and Owner” of Osprey Initiative (OI) but his business card lists him as CLG. “Chief Litter Gitter,” Bates said with a grin. “The day I get to put my hip boots on and go to work is a great day.” Bates’ story doesn’t start with trash but rather is rooted in the swamps around Manchac, Louisiana, where he grew up. “My family is all commercial fishermen from Louisiana,” Bates said. “There’s life in it and the fact that our team can keep the litter out of, we just think that tells the story of the circle of life.” ....
Volunteer of the Year honored by Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway The Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. are pleased to announce their 2020 Volunteer of the Year, Captain Adam Morley. Currently serving as vice president of the organization, Morley was recognized for his service to the Friends of A1A and presented with the annual volunteer service award, at the Coastal Policy Center in Marineland, Florida last month. Presenting the award, Friends of A1A President Marge Rooyakkers commended Morley, co-owner of Genung’s Fish Camp in Crescent Beach and co-chair of the organization’s International Coastal Cleanup efforts each year, for his volunteerism as well as his out-of-the-box thinking, leading to the creation of projects like the “A1A Scenic Byway Litter Removal” pilot program, set to launch in spring of 2021. ....