Rankin Ledger features article by Jeannine May
Keep the Rez Beautiful made its one-year anniversary on May 6, and volunteer executive director Jeannine May recently had a column in Rankin Ledger talking about the organization’s triumphs in its inaugural year. One excerpt: “We chartered a course for Keep the Rez Beautiful, and I’m proud of where we are headed.” Click here to… Continue reading Rankin Ledger ...
Boaters encouraged to boat ‘n tote
The Friday leading up to Memorial Day weekend, KRB launched its Boat ‘n Tote campaign, partnering with Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc. and the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. The campaign encourages people using the Reservoir to dispose of their trash properly. WLBT’s Bert Case traveled with KRB up the Pearl River for the campaign’s… Continue reading Boaters encouraged ...
Federal funds to help clean up Rez creek
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has dedicated $1.2 million to clean up three creeks in Mississippi, including Ashlog Creek, which eventually sends its waters into the Reservoir. This funding is part of NRCS’ National Water Quality Initiative. This money is given in the form of financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners wanting to… Continue ...
KRB makes splash at Dragon Boat Regatta
A few volunteers with Keep the Rez Beautiful spent the day at the Dragon Boat Regatta, a wonderful event on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Teams of 16-20 paddlers – both amateurs and professionals – raced along the shore at Old Trace Park. It was very cool! Click here to find out more about dragon boat… Continue reading KRB makes splash at Dragon Boat Regatta ...
Lowe’s selects KRB for community improvement grant
Keep the Rez Beautiful was one of 120 Keep America Beautiful affiliates to receive a $5,000 community improvement grant from Lowe’s. The grant program will provide funding for Scenic Park, a green space established this year by Keep the Rez Beautiful. Plans for Scenic Park call for the planting of native shrubs and trees to… Continue reading Lowe’s selects KRB for community ...
KRB announces winners of Rezzy awards
Volunteers are the backbone of Keep the Rez Beautiful. That’s why we created the annual Rezzy awards – as a way to say “thank you” to the many hard working KRBers. Although we made the official awards presentation last week at Project Rezway, we wanted to be sure to give our winners a shout out… Continue reading KRB announces winners of Rezzy awards ...