Keep Midland Beautiful educates and engages Midlanders in litter prevention, beautification and waste management.

AWARDS RECEIVED IN 2009

• Sustained Excellence & Gold Star Award from Keep Texas Beautiful
• President’s Circle Recognition Award from Keep America Beautiful
• Professional Leadership Award from Keep America Beautiful

CLEANUPS:

• 760 organized cleanups
• 30,396 total volunteer hours
• 373 total tons of trash/debris removed through cleanups
• 4,623 tons of large items removed from alleyways
• 6,514 total number of participants in the Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off, Make A Difference Day Annual Cleanup & Pick Up Some Trash for Cash
• Over 208 tons of trash/debris removed at the Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off, Make A Difference Day Annual Cleanup & Pick Up Some Trash for Cash
• 89 Adopt-A-Spot groups donated 5,024 hours & removed over 14 tons of litter

PUBLIC AWARENESS:

• 2,304 television minutes
• 3,966 radio minutes
• 3,052 total column inches of newspaper/magazine
• 40,000 total number of brochures/pamphlets distributed regarding mission items
• 193 total number of workshops/talks/presentations
• 159 total number of community events with KMB presence
• 1,600 vehicle litter bags & 1,000 pocket ashtrays distributed at area outlets
• Litter index delivers rating of 1.8 out of 4 (1 being best)
• 13,247 “hits” to KMB's website

BEAUTIFICATION:

• 123 trees planted at MARC homes, 6 MISD schools, City Tree Farm
• Cost/Benefit analysis reveals a $1:7 return
• Trio of Gardens shares gardening tips with over 800 citizens

WASTE REDUCTION:

• 126 TONS of cardboard, aluminum, plastic, newsprint, and mixed paper
• 750 cars bring recyclables to Texas Recycles Day (1 every 30 seconds)
• Over 112 tons of computer EWaste kept from landfill at 2 recycling events
• 95 attended meeting to teach backyard composting by TAES/KMB

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:

• 18 schools collect over 18 tons of phone books and aluminum for recycling
• 300 Water Awareness Kits distributed to promote conservation
• KTB & KAB Annual Conferences attended by Board Members & Staff

Board of Directors (2008-2009): Kevin Butts, Alison, Carey, Crystal Crews (Secretary), Celestino “Sal” Garcia, Richard Garner, Bryan Garvin, Amanda Ellis, Kevin Foreman, Elizabeth Harrell (Treasurer), Dave Hartman, Sharla Hotchkiss, Casey Jordan, Carol Kullman, Bob Murphy, Celia Page, Martin Rangel, Ken Riley (Co-Chairman), Gary Saunders (Chairman), Ray Schimcek, Spencer Sipko (Ex-Officio), Nancy Thorne, Jim Waddell, Karen Watkins, Francine Weaver, Morris Williams Jr.

Executive Director: Doreen Richardson - Litter Prevention Coordinator: Catarina Nava

[KMB financial information is available upon request]