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Clean & Green Jacksonville

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The Mayor and City Council have established The Clean & Green effort to improve the appearance, cleanliness and pride in the City of Jacksonville. It is about being “Green,” respecting our environment and involving our Citizens. Through Clean & Green Jacksonville, the City strives to set examples and support community Clean & Green activities and programs.

Did you know that the City is participating in an energy grant that will access the use of energy and advance recycling? The City of Jacksonville boasts a population that loves parks, outdoor recreation, activities and sports. A recruitment tool for the City's business park has been seeking 'green' jobs. Additionally, the City won a designation as a 'fit community' which embraces a healthy and outdoor lifestyle.

The City continues to look for more ways in which to be Clean & Green and embraces opportunities to partner with local businesses and organizations to enhance efforts. Contact the City Managers Office to join the Clean & Green Effort and for Clean & Green Activities you can do in your community, 910 938-5200.

Green videos!

Jacksonville Commons, Wilson Bay Park, Richard Ray Park,
Environmental Protection on the New River, Pollution Prevention,
Clean Water Education and Advocacy

Clean & Green Jacksonville Activities and Projects

	It Started Here The origins of the Clean & Green Jacksonville campaign can be found in Wilson Bay. City Council felt they had a ‘moral responsibility’ to help clean up the Bay. As a result of the efforts, cormorants and other birds are today evidence of a cleaner bay, and of our efforts to keep our City Clean & Green. Stormwater Manager Pat Donovan Potts talks with environmentalists about water quality. Watch a video
	Fishermen Prove It Captain Ricky Kellum demonstrates the benefits of a cleaner New River every time he takes a charter fishing. He knows the River is cleaner now. The Clean & Green Jacksonville program seeks to continue clean up work. Ricky Kellum talks about fishing on the New River. Watch a video
	Big Scale Recycling The Sturgeon City nonprofit is undertaking recycling in a big way using materials from the Phillips Bridge to create an artificial reef. Concrete from the bridge is used to build the reef in the lower New River. Watch the G10TV video about this recycling project.
	It's About Appearance Clean & Green Jacksonville is about looking good. For City parks, byways and buildings, it’s about appearance. Jacksonville crews work hard at improving the appearance of the City as part of the Clean & Green Jacksonville campaign. Tip: Can or Bag your yard waste to help keep Jacksonville Clean & Green.
	What Goes Down Matters Jacksonville’s Clean & Green campaign seeks to protect our New River and streams. Watch what goes down storm drains. Don’t over fertilize your yard. Tip: Keep drains clear of leaves and trash.
	Pet Responsibility Have a pet? Take responsibility for your pet. Tip: Use our convenient stations to get a bag to clean up after your pet. Pet waste contributes to pollution in our New River and streams! Pet stations are located in City Parks. Watch a video of Jacksonville City Parks.
	Clean, Green & Efficient City automated sanitation trucks help the Clean & Green campaign by providing efficient and productive service. You can help by bagging your garbage so litter doesn’t escape when the automation dumps your containers. Tip: You can also help by recycling and reducing your garbage.
	Environmentally Friendly Jacksonville’s Wastewater plant was one of the first in the State to use an environmentally friendly method of spraying trees. Tip: The Clean & Green Jacksonville campaign encourages you to use environmentally friendly products at home.
	Energy Efficiency The Clean & Green Jacksonville campaign looks for ways to be environmentally friendly & beneficial to our Citizens. BarrySha Session drives a hybrid car as part of the City’s effort to be green. The unit in her hand lets her read hundreds of water meters remotely. It saves time, gas and is more accurate. Tip: Paying your bills online is a very green activity you can do.
	Everyone Can Help Everyone can help make Jacksonville a cleaner place. Members of the Jacksonville Youth Council helped by cleaning the glass at the Vietnam Memorial. You can help Clean & Green Jacksonville with your community clean up activity! Tip: Contact Community Development for Clean Up ideas. What is the JYC all about? Watch a video
	Personal Responsibility Grease pollutes. Putting grease down the drain causes clogs which potentially creates backups. Use a can to put used grease in. Tip: A free reusable lid for standard cans as well as a scraper to avoid using paper towels are available at City Hall. Learn more, watch a video about the consequences of pouring grease down the drain.
	Police Police must be prepared to use their weapons. Therefore, they must train. Jacksonville’s new police training range uses traps to prevent lead bullets from contaminating the soil and Officer Jacob Parker uses this device to pick up spent shells off a protective flooring. The Clean & Green Jacksonville campaign looks for ways to be environmentally friendly & beneficial to our Citizens.
	Fire The Jacksonville Fire Department takes care to educate the public about fire safety and prevention. When a fire does occur, the JFD works quickly and efficiently to put the fire out! If fires occur due to chemical or gasoline spills, the JFD uses an Environmentally Friendly product for extinguishing the flames and dissolve the burning material. Watch a fire prevention video
	Water Conservation You can do your part and help conserve water. Water Conservation Kits are available at City Hall. Tips to save water every day. Install the items in this kit! Use food coloring kit in toilet to detect silent leaks. Replace leaky flappers or make necessary repairs. limit showers to 5 minutes and don’t fill tub more than halfway. Catch water in a bucket while waiting for tub or shower to warm up. Don’t let the water run while brushing your teeth, shaving, etc... Run only full loads of laundry or dishes. Fix leaky toilets, faucets and pipes. A 1/16” continuous trickle will waste 74,000 gallons of water in 3 months. Use a bucket to wash your car. Only use hose to wet and rinse. Pull the car on the lawn and water the lawn while washing the car. Sweep (never hose!) the patio, sidewalks or driveway.