{"id":936,"date":"2013-04-01T00:00:05","date_gmt":"2013-04-01T00:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=936"},"modified":"2013-04-05T18:53:31","modified_gmt":"2013-04-05T18:53:31","slug":"patterson-promotes-adopt-a-beach-spring-cleanup-with-shocking-psa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=936","title":{"rendered":"Patterson promotes Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup with shocking PSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 10,000 Texans join forces April 20 for nation\u2019s biggest coastal cleanup<\/h3>\n

AUSTIN \u2014 The annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup is Saturday, April 20 and Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson is getting the word out with a creative — and revolting — new public service announcement.<\/p>\n

\u201cFresh from the sea, enjoy these special dishes prepared just for you, like used cigarette butts and broken bottle combo,\u201d says an unreasonably chipper voice while a plate piled with broken glass and beer bottle tops is served up. \u201cOr why not try our new catch of the day \u2014 55-gallon drum. And make sure to save plenty of room for our all new dirty diaper pie.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ad is available is being sent to television stations statewide and is available here: http:\/\/youtu.be\/wPD6Dau2m9g<\/a>
\n\u201cThis ad is intentionally disgusting,\u201d Patterson said. \u201cBut sometimes folks need to be shocked into understanding that the trash they drop on the beach makes it into the ocean and eventually into our food chain. Hopefully this ad will motivate people to keep our beaches clean. Just don\u2019t watch it before dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Texas \u2014 home to the nation\u2019s first all-volunteer beach cleanup in 1986 \u2014 boasts one of the biggest all-volunteer beach cleanups in the world. And on April 20, more than 10,000 Texans are expected to participate in the Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup at 28 sites along the Texas Coast.<\/p>\n

Volunteers may register on-line for the Spring Cleanup at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or at 27 of the 28 check-in sites (advanced registration required for St. Jo Island) beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Each volunteer will be given data cards, gloves, pencils and trash bags. All volunteers are advised to wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen and plenty of drinking water. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Cleanups are held rain or shine!<\/p>\n

Texans who are not able to attend the cleanup can help keep their beaches clean by making a tax-deductible donation online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org. There are several different Adopt-A-Beach sponsorship levels ranging from $25 to $25,000, allowing both individuals and corporations to contribute to this major cleanup effort. Statewide coastal cleanups are held every spring and fall. Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises are the lead statewide sponsors for the 27th Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup. Other sponsors include HNTB, Exxon-Mobil Chemical, Schlumberger, Keep Texas Beautiful, Halliburton, the Newfield Foundation, the Environmentally Friendly Drilling Program and SeaWorld of San Antonio.<\/p>\n

To learn how you can participate, or for additional information on the Adopt-A-Beach program, please visit www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or contact the GLO at 1-877-TX COAST. Those interested may also become a fan of the program at www.facebook.com\/texasadoptabeach where event details and results will also be posted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup Schedule<\/strong>
\nWho: Thousands of Texans who care about the coast
\nWhat: 27th GLO Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup
\nWhen: Saturday, April 20Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. <\/em>
\nClean up will be from 9 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n

Where: 28 sites along the Texas coast,
\nincluding:<\/p>\n

South Padre Island Cameron County Parks \u2014 Cameron County
\nCheck-in: Andy Bowie Park, Access Road #2, Highway 100
\nContact: Blanca Macias, 956-761-5494, Clemente Valdez, 956-761-3704<\/p>\n

South Padre Island City Beaches \u2014 Cameron County
\nCheck-in: Town Beach Access #3 at Gulf Boulevard & Palm Street
\nContact: Contact: Elaine Sanchez, 956-761-7584, elaine.sanchez@texasadoptabeach.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Boca Chica \u2014 Cameron County
\nCheck-in: End of Highway 4 at the beach
\nContact: Lucy Martinez Hilliard, 956-571-4522, lucym.hilliard@texasadoptabeach.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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