Mary Dru Bowman

RECYCLE BREVARD SPEAKS FOR THE EARTH

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participant impact

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pieces of litter

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Mary Dru's actions

People

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
People Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Mary Dru Bowman 4/23/2020 6:58 PM

I walked to the beach to pick up trash and look for treasures. The water was calm and beautiful and to my amazement - clean as it could be. I wanted to do something nice for the planet but instead it did something nice for me. People were able to be around other people, within guidelines, and outside communing with nature. I am deeply grateful for the day.

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Mary Dru Bowman 4/05/2020 10:22 AM

Every trip across the causeways I see random plastic bits and flying bags. This trip the bags (3) were huge and there was a large plastic bin lid along with styro cups and other things. It was bad enough that because of this challenge, I was obligated to turn around and go back to pick it up. I could have spent hours just in that small section but I was at least able to get rid of the most egregious. This challenge is a wonderful way to remind me, everyday, that my actions have consequences.

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- Marcia Booth 4/09/2020 1:25 PM
  
  Sometimes all we need is a reminder... Thank you for all you do, Mary!!!
  
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Mary Dru Bowman 4/02/2020 6:06 AM

It feels good to perform meaningful, positive actions. I am grateful to have this opportunity while missing all my eco-buddies, truly a group of Lagoonigans!!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Mary Dru Bowman 3/16/2020 7:07 AM

We have many water concerns in Florida. Plastic pollution of our oceans is what I see most. The insidious depletion of our natural springs for personal, single use, plastic bottled water is on my front burner today. In our immediate area, the restoring the health of our Indian River Lagoon is an ongoing, collaborative effort. Living on a low lying barrier island, we are concerned about rising ocean levels and the salination of ground waters.

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- Marcia Booth 3/27/2020 12:08 PM
  
  I agree. So many water issues we face here in Florida... chemicals and debris going in our water and we have not much (if any!) control over... We must stay positive, though, and do our share - it all counts. Good "seeing" you here :-)
  
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Mary Dru Bowman 3/16/2020 6:52 AM

While I would join anyway because I am so inspired by Recycle Brevard and I want to honor Earth Day, I see this challenge as a positive, powerful way to get through these trying, scary times!

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- Marcia Booth 3/27/2020 12:11 PM
  
  Thank you, Mary! We are more powerful when we work together and Chris does a wonderful job of organizing challenges for us, to pull us together :-)) We can do this!!!
  
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- Chris Kane 3/16/2020 7:29 AM
  
  welcome to the team, mary
  
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