– submitted by Christi Standley
In October, students in the Natural Resources major and the Environmental Technology and Management major joined forces to create the Natural Resources / Environmental Technology and Management Club, the newest student organization in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources.
At the first meeting, over 50 students met to discuss a vision for the club along with activities that students want to plan together. One of the most popular ideas was the desire to participate in community service activities that focus on general interests within the group—identifying and addressing environmental issues along with the preference of being outdoors!
Shortly after the first meeting, a perfect opportunity presented itself, and the club members quickly accepted the challenge. Students met at Yates Mill Pond on a Friday afternoon to spend time cleaning up the water.
As students moved around the entire pond in canoes, they were able to clean-up fishing line, trash, soda cans, and even a birthday balloon. These dedicated students took a few hours out of their busy schedules to clean-up this community park, so others can enjoy the beautiful scenery and clean water.
V. Leanne Penry, Emily Koontz and LeeAnna Young (left to right) are members of the club and participated in the Yates Mill Pond Clean-up.
For more information about the Natural Resources / Environmental Technology and Management Club, contact Undergraduate Coordinator Christi Standley or Faculty Adviser Linda Taylor.
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