Saturday, April 25, 2009

The Clean World Movement



I am the Director of my community for the Clean World Movement. One day while picking up trash along a nearby creek, I discovered something that upset me very much. I picked up a can out of the bottom of the creek, as I poured the water out of it, something was rattling on the inside. I tore open the can to get a closer look, inside I found a baby catfish that had grown just big enough that it could not get out of the can.
I found many cans that day, and set a lot of fish free, sadly some were already dead. Seeing how the litter effected the wildlife made me want to do something more to help. I asked my mom to search for groups we could get involved with. We found "PlantingPeace.org" and the The World Cleanup Movement.
My goals are to do my part and keep our community clean and to encourage others to help me. God created the earth for us to enjoy, she is our Mother, we should respect her at all times and keep her clean.
I love the water so my main focus is on the waterways in our community and I am planning a special trip in September to join others in one big beach cleanup. I hope to organize fun clean ups and use them as a chance to be with my friends and to get some great exercise.

1 comment:

  1. You are doing a great service, Samantha! I am so proud of you and I know that God is proud of you for helping taking care of this beautiful earth that He has given us to live in.

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